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Visa requirements for French Polynesia

Who can enter French Polynesia, by nationality. Tourism. Data as of September 4, 2026.

Passport holders from 27 countries can enter French Polynesia without a visa in advance. All 27 enter visa-free on a valid passport. Everyone else needs a visa, or an e-visa where one is offered, before travelling.

27 visa-free
0 on arrival
0 eTA
0 e-visa
222 visa required

Visa-free entry

27 nationalities

Visa required in advance

222 nationalities

Visa rules change frequently and can depend on your specific circumstances. This site is compiled from public government sources and is provided for general information only. Always confirm requirements with the official immigration authority or a consulate of your destination before you travel.

About French Polynesia

French Polynesia is an overseas collectivity of France and its sole overseas country; it is classified as a non-self-governing territory by the United Nations. It comprises 121 geographically dispersed islands and atolls stretching over more than 2,000 kilometres (1,200 mi) in the South Pacific Ocean. French Polynesia is associated with the European Union as an overseas country and territory (OCT). The total land area of French Polynesia is 3,521 square kilometres (1,359 sq mi), with a population of 282,596 as of September 2025 of which at least 205,000 live in the Society Islands and the remaining population lives in the rest of the archipelago.

CapitalPapeete

RegionPolynesia

Population282.5K

Area4,167 km²

CurrencyCFP franc

LanguagesFrench

Calling code+689

Tourist arrivals89.4K (2020)

Climate in Papeete

Warmest April, coolest July, driest September.

January to December mean temp, Open-Meteo (2020)

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