Foreign travel advice

French Polynesia

Entry requirements

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This page reflects the UK government’s understanding of current rules for people travelling on a full ‘British Citizen’ passport, for the most common types of travel.

The authorities in French Polynesia set and enforce entry rules. If you’re unsure how French Polynesia’s entry requirements apply to you, contact its UK embassy, high commission or consulate.

You should also consider checking with your transport provider or travel company to make sure your passport and other travel documents meet their requirements.

Entry rules in response to coronavirus (COVID-19)

From 1 August 2022, the French government announced that all travel restrictions between France and French Polynesia have been lifted.

  • You are no longer required to present proof of vaccination
  • You are no longer required to fill out any forms prior to your arrival; such as a justification for travel or a sworn statement
  • You are no longer required to show proof of a negative PCR or antigen test upon arrival

You may still face restrictions for entry to French Polynesia depending on your vaccination status and your country of departure. You should check the French government’s website (in French) , and the website of the local French High Commission (in French) for details on any remaining local restrictions.  If travelling via France, you should also check our Travel Advice for France.

Regular entry requirements

Visas

French Polynesia is an Overseas Collective (collectivité d’outre-mer) of France.

If you hold a British Citizen passport, you don’t need a visa to enter French Polynesia for stays of up to three months. Other British passport holders, and those who plan to stay longer than three months, should check the current entry requirements on the website of the French Ministry of Foreign Affairs and, if necessary, confirm with the nearest French Diplomatic mission.

Passport validity

Travellers should ensure that their passport has at least 3 months of validity after the date you intend to leave French Polynesia.

UK residents in French Polynesia

If you live in French Polynesia, you should carry your residence document, as well as your valid passport when you travel. If you have applied but not yet received your document, carry your certificate of application. You will have received this as an email. If you have not yet applied for a residence document, you should carry evidence that you are resident in French Polynesia. This could include a tenancy agreement or a utility bill in your name, dating from 2020. For more information, including on how to apply for a residence document, see the French government’s website.

Yellow fever certificate requirements

Check whether you need a yellow fever certificate by visiting the National Travel Health Network and Centre’s TravelHealthPro website.

Working in French Polynesia

British nationals who wish to work in French Polynesia should make enquiries, prior to departure, at the nearest French Consulate.