United Kingdom → French Polynesia: do you need a visa?

Short-Stay Visa — Tourism (French Polynesia)

Documents

• Completed and signed visa application form (CERFA for short-stay overseas)
• Recent passport-size photograph meeting French visa photo standards
• Passport valid for at least 3 months beyond the planned departure, with 2 blank pages, issued within the last 10 years
• Proof of travel purpose (round-trip ticket reservation, travel itinerary)
• Proof of accommodation (hotel reservation, or accommodation certificate from host)
• Proof of sufficient funds (bank statements, payslips or sponsor letter)
• Travel medical insurance covering medical expenses and repatriation for the whole stay
• Proof of socio-professional status (employment certificate, student card or business registration)

FAQ

How long can I stay in French Polynesia on this visa?
The short-stay visa is issued for a maximum stay of 90 days within a 180-day period and bears the 'Polynesie francaise' territorial validity mention.

Can I travel to mainland France with this visa?
No. A visa bearing the 'Polynesie francaise' mention is valid for French Polynesia only and does not allow entry into the Schengen area or mainland France.

Do EU citizens need this visa?
No. Citizens of the EU, EEA and Switzerland may enter and stay in French Polynesia for up to 3 months without a visa; visa-exempt third-country nationals listed in Annex II of the Arrete du 29 decembre 2011 are likewise exempt for stays of up to 3 months per 6-month period.