IranFrench Polynesia: Visa required

IranFrench Polynesia

Do Iran passport holders need a visa for French Polynesia?

Visa required

Yes. Iran 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 of2026-10-21

Distance17,123 km, straight line (~20h 39m nonstop)

Visa-free access to French Polynesia126 of 243 nationalities tracked

Travelling the other way? France passport holders visiting Iran: Visa on arrival.

Visa-free alternatives near French Polynesia

Iran passport holders can visit these nearby destinations without a visa in advance:

Other visa-free destinations for Iran passport holders

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Frequently asked questions

Do Iran passport holders need a visa for French Polynesia?

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

How far is French Polynesia from Iran?

About 17,123 km in a straight line, roughly ~20h 39m 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 Iran passport holders visit without a visa instead of French Polynesia?

Samoa, Tuvalu, 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 Iran

Iran, officially the Islamic Republic of Iran, and historically known as Persia, is a country in West Asia. It borders Iraq to the west; Turkey, Azerbaijan, and Armenia to the northwest; the Caspian Sea to the north, Turkmenistan to the northeast; Afghanistan to the east; Pakistan to the southeast; and the Gulf of Oman and the Persian Gulf to the south. With a population of over 92 million, Iran ranks 17th globally in both geographic size and population. It is divided into five regions with 31 provinces. Tehran is the nation's capital and largest city and serves as its primary economic center.

CapitalTehran

RegionSouthern Asia

Population92.4M

Area1,648,195 km²

CurrencyIranian rial (1 USD ≈ 1731936.86 IRR)

LanguagesPersian (Farsi)

Calling code+98

Drives on theright

TimezoneTehran (UTC+3:30)

Nearest airportMehrabad International Airport (THR), 12 km

Emergency number110 / 115 / 125

UNESCO sites38

Income levelUpper middle income

GDP per capita$3,924 (2025)

Tourist arrivals1.6M (2020)

Climate in Tehran

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

Monthly climate normals for Tehran, 2020
Month	High	Low	Rainfall	Sunshine
January	8°C	-0.8°C	32mm	255h
February	11.6°C	1.5°C	98mm	243h
March	16.9°C	6.3°C	50mm	278h
April	19°C	9.2°C	103mm	298h
May	29.5°C	16.9°C	16mm	379h
June	35.6°C	22.5°C	0mm	392h
July	36.6°C	25.4°C	1mm	396h
August	35.1°C	23.4°C	0mm	393h
September	31.1°C	19.8°C	2mm	335h
October	23.6°C	12°C	18mm	324h
November	15.1°C	7.8°C	90mm	212h
December	8.4°C	1.3°C	42mm	242h

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

Iran, formerly Persia, can be considered part of the Middle East or Central Asia; indeed the Persian Empire was the dominant Central Asian power for many centuries. The wellspring of one of the world's great civilizations, Iran is a country of striking natural beauty and gorgeous tiled mosques. Once the centre of a pro-Western monarchy, it became an Islamic Republic in 1979, a modern Islamic theocracy whose laws are based on Ja'fari Shia Islam, and since then, its history has been tumultuous.

UNESCO World Heritage Sites

Alamūt Castle and Related Fortifications
Armenian Monastic Ensembles of Iran
Bam
Bam Citadel
Behistun
Chogha Zanbil
Cultural Landscape of Hawraman/Uramanat
Dasht-e Lut
Ecbatana
Golestan Palace

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 ≈ 106.29 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

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