Saudi ArabiaFrench Polynesia: Visa required

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Do Saudi Arabia passport holders need a visa for French Polynesia?

Visa required

Yes. Saudi Arabia 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 of2026-10-14

Distance18,152 km, straight line (~21h 51m nonstop)

Visa-free access to French Polynesia126 of 243 nationalities tracked

Travelling the other way? France passport holders visiting Saudi Arabia: e-Visa.

Visa-free alternatives near French Polynesia

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Other visa-free destinations for Saudi Arabia passport holders

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Frequently asked questions

Do Saudi Arabia passport holders need a visa for French Polynesia?

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

How far is French Polynesia from Saudi Arabia?

About 18,152 km in a straight line, roughly ~21h 51m 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 Saudi Arabia passport holders visit without a visa instead of French Polynesia?

Samoa, Tuvalu, New Zealand, Vanuatu, Kiribati, 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 Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia, officially the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA), is a country in West Asia that occupies the bulk of the Arabian Peninsula. Covering a land area of approximately 2,149,690 km2 (830,000 sq mi), it is the fifth-largest country in Asia and the twelfth-largest in the world. It is bordered by the Red Sea to the west, Jordan, Iraq, and Kuwait to the north, the Arabian Gulf, Bahrain, Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates to the east, Oman to the southeast, and Yemen to the south. The Gulf of Aqaba in the northwest separates it from Egypt and Israel. Riyadh is the capital and largest city, while other major centers include Jeddah and the two holiest cities in Islam, Mecca and Medina.

CapitalRiyadh

RegionWestern Asia

Population37M

Area2,149,690 km²

CurrencySaudi riyal (1 USD ≈ 3.75 SAR)

LanguagesArabic

Calling code+966

Drives on theright

TimezoneRiyadh (UTC+3)

Nearest airportKing Khalid International Airport (RUH), 31 km

Emergency number112 / 911 / 999

UNESCO sites8

Income levelHigh income

GDP per capita$34,537 (2025)

Tourist arrivals20.3M (2019)

Climate in Riyadh

Warmest July, coolest January, driest May, sunniest August. Best time to visit: March, October.

Monthly climate normals for Riyadh, 2020
Month	High	Low	Rainfall	Sunshine
January	19.4°C	7.7°C	16mm	299h
February	24.3°C	11.2°C	2mm	279h
March	27.9°C	15.2°C	1mm	324h
April	33°C	20.9°C	10mm	312h
May	38.3°C	25°C	0mm	348h
June	41.9°C	28.4°C	0mm	360h
July	43.6°C	31.2°C	0mm	359h
August	41.9°C	29°C	0mm	364h
September	39.7°C	26.1°C	0mm	326h
October	32.6°C	19.1°C	0mm	341h
November	28.2°C	16.1°C	5mm	301h
December	21.6°C	10.4°C	4mm	301h

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

Saudi Arabia is the quintessential Arab kingdom. Vast deserts, scorching heat, immense oil wealth, camel races, glitzy shopping malls, traditional souq markets, you can find every Arabian cliche you can think of and then some here. A deeply conservative country that was entirely closed off to (non-pilgrimage) tourism for decades, the government did a drastic policy U-turn in 2019 and has been trying to open up the country to the world and shed the country's straight-laced image, with mixed success.

UNESCO World Heritage Sites

'Uruq Bani Ma'arid
Al-Ahsa Oasis
Al-Balad, Jeddah
At-Turaif District
Bir Hima Rock Petroglyphs and Inscriptions
Hegra
Qaryat al-Faw
Rock Art in the Hail Region of Saudi Arabia

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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

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