Any foreign visitor coming to The Islands of Tahiti is required to have a visa according to the following conditions. In all cases, visitors must hold a valid passport. Prior to their arrival in French Polynesia, applicants should contact their nearest embassy or consulate of their place of residence regarding necessary travel documents for international travel.

Visa & Entry Formalities

All travelers to The Islands of Tahiti are responsible for obtaining all necessary documents, visas and special permits for entry and to comply with all legalities as mandated by nationality, country of origin, final destination and transit conditions, as well as regulations of the Carrier providing transportation.

In addition, it is also their responsibility to check the date of validity of these travel documents and to renew them as necessary.

Visa Requirements For French Polynesia

First, check to see if you need a visa for French Polynesia by visiting the official visa website for France. 

We recommend you review additional entry regulations in preparation for your visit by clicking HERE (website is in french only)

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