Dominican RepublicFrench Polynesia: Visa required

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Do Dominican Republic passport holders need a visa for French Polynesia?

Visa required

Yes. Dominican Republic passport holders need to obtain a visa in advance before travelling to French Polynesia.

A visa must be obtained in advance, typically from an embassy or consulate, before travel.

Source: en.wikipedia.org (checked September 4, 2026).

RequirementVisa required

Maximum stayLength of stay varies

ScopeTourism, ordinary passport

Action before travelYes, arrange in advance

Data as of2026-10-19

Distance9,583 km, straight line (~11h 46m nonstop)

Visa-free access to French Polynesia126 of 243 nationalities tracked

Travelling the other way? France passport holders visiting Dominican Republic: Visa-free.

Visa-free alternatives near French Polynesia

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Frequently asked questions

Do Dominican Republic passport holders need a visa for French Polynesia?

Yes. Dominican Republic passport holders need to obtain a visa in advance before travelling to French Polynesia.

How far is French Polynesia from Dominican Republic?

About 9,583 km in a straight line, roughly ~11h 46m 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.

What nearby countries can Dominican Republic passport holders visit without a visa instead of French Polynesia?

Samoa, Tuvalu, Kiribati, Marshall Islands, Solomon Islands, Micronesia.

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 Dominican Republic

The Dominican Republic is an island country on the eastern part of the Caribbean island of Hispaniola in the Greater Antilles of the Caribbean Sea in the North Atlantic Ocean. It shares a maritime border with Puerto Rico to the east and a land border with Haiti to the west, occupying the eastern five-eighths of Hispaniola which, along with Saint Martin, is one of only two islands in the Caribbean shared by two sovereign states. In the Antilles, the country is the second-largest by area after Cuba at 48,671 square kilometers (18,792 sq mi) and the second most populous after Haiti with approximately 11.4 million people in 2024, of whom 3.6 million reside in the metropolitan area of Santo Domingo, the capital city.

CapitalSanto Domingo

RegionCaribbean

Population11.5M

Area48,671 km²

CurrencyDominican peso (1 USD ≈ 61.27 DOP)

LanguagesSpanish

Calling code+1809, +1829, +1849

Drives on theright

TimezoneSanto Domingo (UTC-4)

Nearest airportLa Isabela International Airport (JBQ), 14 km

Emergency number911

UNESCO sites2

Income levelUpper middle income

GDP per capita$11,059 (2025)

Tourist arrivals2.7M (2020)

Climate in Santo Domingo

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

Monthly climate normals for Santo Domingo, 2020
Month	High	Low	Rainfall	Sunshine
January	28.7°C	21.4°C	44mm	324h
February	29.1°C	21.4°C	58mm	314h
March	28.1°C	20.8°C	66mm	351h
April	29.1°C	22.3°C	44mm	352h
May	29.7°C	23.6°C	57mm	375h
June	31.1°C	23.9°C	69mm	365h
July	31°C	24.2°C	161mm	347h
August	31.2°C	24.5°C	213mm	344h
September	30.4°C	23.8°C	127mm	303h
October	29.7°C	23.5°C	137mm	307h
November	28.2°C	22.5°C	233mm	275h
December	28.1°C	21.4°C	43mm	327h

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

The Dominican Republic is a Caribbean country that occupies the eastern half of the island of Hispaniola, which it shares with Haiti. Besides white sand beaches and mountain landscapes, the country is home to the oldest European city in the Americas, now part of Santo Domingo. Due to its Hispanic heritage, the Dominican Republic is called the Cradle of the Americas.

UNESCO World Heritage Sites

Colonial City of Santo Domingo
Iglesia de Las Mercedes

Upcoming public holidays

November 6, 2026Día de la Constitución

December 25, 2026Navidad

January 1, 2027Día de Año Nuevo

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 ≈ 106.31 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	24.9°C	386mm	322h
February	28.3°C	24.9°C	530mm	297h
March	29.1°C	25.4°C	323mm	300h
April	29.1°C	25.5°C	176mm	309h
May	28.5°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	26.4°C	22.8°C	194mm	327h
September	27.3°C	23.3°C	83mm	350h
October	26.9°C	23.5°C	254mm	340h
November	27.3°C	24.1°C	383mm	313h
December	27.3°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.