ChileFrench Polynesia: Visa-free

ChileFrench Polynesia

Do Chile passport holders need a visa for French Polynesia?

Visa-free

No. Chile passport holders do not need a visa to visit French Polynesia for tourism for stays of up to 3 months.

No visa is required for a short tourist stay. Travel on a valid passport alone.

Source: legifrance.gouv.fr (checked September 5, 2026).

RequirementVisa-free

Maximum stay3 months

ScopeTourism, ordinary passport

Action before travelNone, travel on your passport

Data as of2026-10-14

Distance7,939 km, straight line (~9h 50m nonstop)

Visa-free access to French Polynesia126 of 243 nationalities tracked

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Frequently asked questions

Do Chile passport holders need a visa for French Polynesia?

No. Chile passport holders do not need a visa to visit French Polynesia for tourism for stays of up to 3 months.

How long can Chile citizens stay in French Polynesia without a visa?

Up to 3 months, for tourism, ordinary passport.

How far is French Polynesia from Chile?

About 7,939 km in a straight line, roughly ~9h 50m nonstop by air.

What currency is used in French Polynesia?

CFP franc (XPF).

What is the emergency number in French Polynesia?

112.

What time zone is French Polynesia in?

Tahiti (UTC-10).

What is the nearest airport to Papeete?

Fa'a'ā International Airport (PPT), about 4 km away.

How many countries can enter French Polynesia without a visa?

126 of the 243 nationalities this site tracks can enter French Polynesia visa-free, with a visa on arrival, or with an eTA.

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 Chile

Chile, officially the Republic of Chile, is a country in the Southern Cone of southwestern South America. It is the southernmost country in the world and the closest to Antarctica, extending along a narrow strip of land between the Andes Mountains and the Pacific Ocean. According to the 2024 census, Chile had an enumerated population of 18.5 million. The country covers a territorial area of 756,102 square kilometers (291,933 sq mi), sharing borders with Peru to the north, Bolivia to the northeast, Argentina to the east, and the Drake Passage to the south. It also administers several Pacific islands, including Juan Fernández, Isla Salas y Gómez, Desventuradas, and Easter Island, and claims about 1,250,000 square kilometers (480,000 sq mi) of Antarctica as the Chilean Antarctic Territory. The capital and largest city is Santiago, and the official and national language is Spanish.

CapitalSantiago

RegionSouth America

Population19.9M

Area756,102 km²

CurrencyChilean peso (1 USD ≈ 981.82 CLP)

LanguagesSpanish

Calling code+56

Drives on theright

TimezoneSantiago (UTC-3)

Nearest airportComodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport (SCL), 16 km

Emergency number130 / 131 / 132 / 133 / 134

UNESCO sites9

Income levelHigh income

GDP per capita$17,995 (2025)

Tourist arrivals5.4M (2019)

Climate in Santiago

Warmest January, coolest June, driest January, sunniest December. Best time to visit: January, February, March, November, December.

Monthly climate normals for Santiago, 2020
Month	High	Low	Rainfall	Sunshine
January	31.1°C	16.8°C	0mm	426h
February	30.7°C	16.1°C	0mm	371h
March	29°C	14.9°C	0mm	366h
April	24.9°C	13°C	11mm	302h
May	21.5°C	11.1°C	10mm	274h
June	13.9°C	6.6°C	126mm	166h
July	14.6°C	7.1°C	83mm	210h
August	16.1°C	6.8°C	10mm	306h
September	20.1°C	9.2°C	5mm	314h
October	23.7°C	10.6°C	2mm	381h
November	26.6°C	12.2°C	2mm	374h
December	29.3°C	14.1°C	0mm	429h

Avg. high/low, °C (left axis) Rainfall, mm (bar maxes out at 250mm/month)

Daily normals for 2020. Hover a month for exact figures.

Travel guide

Chile is a country in South America. Chile occupies a long, narrow strip of land between the Andes and the Pacific Ocean.

UNESCO World Heritage Sites

Chinchorro culture
Chinchorro mummies
Churches of Chiloé
Historic Quarter of the Seaport City of Valparaíso
Humberstone and Santa Laura Saltpeter Works
Inca road system
Rapa Nui National Park
Settlement and Artificial Mummification of the Chinchorro Culture in the Arica and Parinacota Region
Sewell

Upcoming public holidays

September 18, 2026Fiestas Patrias

September 19, 2026Día de las Glorias del Ejército

October 12, 2026Día del Descubrimiento de Dos Mundos

Full source list on About.

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 (1 USD ≈ 106.74 XPF)

LanguagesFrench

Calling code+689

Drives on theright

TimezoneTahiti (UTC-10)

Nearest airportFa'a'ā International Airport (PPT), 4 km

Emergency number112

Income levelHigh income

GDP per capita$22,440 (2024)

Tourist arrivals89.4K (2020)

Climate in Papeete

Warmest April, coolest July, driest September, sunniest September. Best time to visit: April, May, June, July, August, September, October.

Monthly climate normals for Papeete, 2020
Month	High	Low	Rainfall	Sunshine
January	28.4°C	25°C	385mm	322h
February	28.2°C	25°C	530mm	297h
March	29°C	25.4°C	324mm	300h
April	29.1°C	25.6°C	176mm	309h
May	28.4°C	25.1°C	155mm	303h
June	26.9°C	23.4°C	216mm	274h
July	26.2°C	23.1°C	294mm	285h
August	26.3°C	22.8°C	194mm	327h
September	27.3°C	23.3°C	83mm	350h
October	26.9°C	23.6°C	254mm	340h
November	27.3°C	24.1°C	383mm	313h
December	27.2°C	24°C	449mm	275h

Avg. high/low, °C (left axis) Rainfall, mm (bar maxes out at 250mm/month)

Daily normals for 2020. Hover a month for exact figures.

Travel guide

French Polynesia is a collection of over 100 islands in the South Pacific Ocean, halfway between California and Australia. It is an overseas country, the only French territory with this status.

Upcoming public holidays

November 1, 2026Toussaint

November 11, 2026Armistice

November 20, 2026Matari'i

Full source list on About.