Vaccination against yellow fever is mandatory for anyone who has stayed in an endemic country and wants to visit the islands of Tahiti.

All travelers traveling to any of the islands of Tahiti are responsible for obtaining all necessary documents, visas and special entry permits, and for complying with all legal regulations in accordance with the requirements of nationality, country of origin, final destination and transit conditions, as well as the rules of the carrier providing transportation.

Visa requirements for French Polynesia

First, check if you need a visa for French Polynesia by visiting the official French visa website.Take the quick test to determine if you need a visa.

We recommend that you familiarize yourself with the additional entry requirements in preparation for your visit:

http://www.polynesie-francaise.pref.gouv.fr/Demarches-administratives/Accueil-des-etrangers 

Stay for recreation for three months or less

The countries that do not have visa formalities for short-term stays are defined by the Decree of December 29, 2011 on documents and visas required for visitors entering the territory of Polynesia:

• Countries of the European Union
• Countries of the European Economic Area
• In addition, visitors who have a residence permit in one of the countries of the European Union or the Schengen area are exempt from the need to obtain a visa, provided that their residence permit is valid for the entire period of their stay in French Polynesia.

For all short-term visas, visitors must provide a return ticket.

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Staying for more than three months

Any foreigner who wishes to stay in French Polynesia for more than three months must apply for a long-term French Polynesian visa, except for citizens of countries that are subject to exemptions.

Information for US and Canadian citizens

Passport must be valid for at least three months after the date of return. A visa is not required for stays of up to 90 days.

Foreigners who have a residence permit in the United States are not exempt from the above requirements and should consult the official visa section of the French consulate for information.

U.S. citizens may also need a short-term visa in the following cases: holders of diplomatic and service passports on a business trip, students enrolled in courses in French Polynesia, journalists on assignment, crew members, and those who will be engaged in paid activities in French Polynesia (including scientists and artists).

Note: The French Consulate no longer accepts visa applications to the United States.

See: https://france-visas.gouv.fr/en_US/web/france-visas

Information for Chinese passport holders

Chinese tourists can book a visa-free trip to the Tahiti Islands through a travel agency approved by the visa section of the French Embassy, the visa-free policy only applies to ADS tour groups with a stay of less than 15 days. Tourists who hold a Schengen multiple entry visa issued by France for 6 months or more can also enter French Polynesia with this visa.

Chinese travelers under the FIT program can apply for a visa to the Tahiti Islands through the visa sections of the French Embassy and Consulate. Official website of the French Embassy:https://cn.ambafrance.org/article31742