Genvisec advises that all business and leisure travel should continue.

 

 

 

Safety and security

 

Diving

 

Diving is popular but you should be aware that the only decompression facility is located in Papeete and that in the event of an accident it might take some time to reach there.

 

Entry requirements

 

Visas

 

French Polynesia is an Overseas Collective (Collectivité d’Outre-Mer) of France. If your passport describes you as a British Citizen you will not need a visa to enter French Polynesia. Other British passport holders should check the current entry requirements on the website of the French Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and if necessary confirm with the nearest French Diplomatic mission. 

 

Passport validity

 

Your passport should be valid for the proposed duration of your stay. No additional period of validity beyond this is required.

 

The French authorities have confirmed they will accept British passports extended by 12 months by British Embassies and Consulates under additional measures put in place in mid-2014.

 

Working

 

British nationals who wish to work in French Polynesia should make enquiries, prior to departure, at the nearest French Consulate.

 

Health

 

Contact your GP around 8 weeks before your trip to check whether you need any vaccinations or other preventive measures. Country specific information and advice is published by the National Travel Health Network and Centre, and useful information about healthcare abroad, including a country-by-country guide of reciprocal health care agreements with the UK, is available from NHS Choices.

 

The European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) does not provide any health cover in French Polynesia. Make sure you have adequate travel health insurance and accessible funds to cover the cost of any medical treatment abroad and repatriation.

 

As French Polynesia is not one of the Overseas Departments which are seen as part of mainland France, for the purposes of the EU regulations governing access to healthcare, there is no cover for the cost of healthcare for any UK resident who goes to French Polynesia for a visit or to live.

 

Information can be obtained direct from the English language service of the Caisse Primaire d’Assurance Maladie (French social security service) on 00 33 8 20 90 42 12 or CLEISS (the Helpdesk in France for international mobility and social security) on 00 33 1 45 26 33 4.

 

Diving is a popular pastime in the Territory but you should be aware that the only decompression facility is located in Papeete and that in the event of an accident it might take some time to reach from some of the popular diving sites located on other islands.

 

If you need emergency medical assistance during your trip, dial 15 and ask for an ambulance. You should contact your insurance/medical assistance company promptly if you are referred to a medical facility for treatment.

 

Natural disasters

 

French Polynesia is located in an active earthquake area.

 

Tropical storms including cyclones can occur between the months of November and April. You should monitor local and international weather updates from the World Meteorological Organisation and the U.S. National Hurricane Centre.

 

Money

 

If you intend to use a credit card during your stay, you should be aware that only Visa, Mastercard, Amex, Diners and JCP (Japan) are widely accepted in French Polynesia. Holders of other cards may encounter difficulties obtaining cash and paying for goods.

 

Consular Advice

 

British Citizens

 

 

Honoury British Embassy 

Papeete, Tahiti

French Polynesia

PHONE LOCAL: 706.382

INTERNATIONAL: +689.706.382

FAXLOCAL: 420.050

INTERNATIONAL: +689.420.050

WEB SITE http://ukinfrance.fco.gov.uk

 

 

 

 

US Citizens

 

Christopher Kozely, consular agent/agent Consulaire

 

US Consular Agency in French Polynesia/U.S. Embassy, Suva, Fji Islands

Agence Consulaire des Etats Unis en Polynésie Française/Embassade des Etats Unis, Suva, Fidji

Centre Tamanu Iti, 1er étage, Punaauia

 

B.P. 381616

98718 Punaauia

Polynésie Française

 

Tel:(689) 40 42 65 35  Fax: 50 80 96/in the US: (877)629-6630

email: usconsul@mail.pf

 

 

 

Canadian Citizens

 

There is no resident Canadian government office in French Polynesia. You can obtain consular assistance and further information from the Consulate of Australia in Tahiti.

 

A: Petropol Central Office, Papeava Port Zone - Fare Ute, Papeete, Tahiti, French Polynesia

A: P.O. Box 9068 Motu Uta, 98715 Papeete, Tahiti, French Polynesia

T: 689 468 853

F: 689 468 854

 virginie.kiou.petropol@mail.pf

 

 

Norwegian Citizens

 

Norwegian Consulate in Papeete, French Polynesia

 

Bureau Taporo

N 45, Fare-Ute B.P.368

97800 Papeete

French Polynesia

 Telephone (+689) 43.79.72

 Telefax (+689) 42.06.17

 

 

 

Swedish Citizens

        

Swedish Consulate in Papeete, French Polynesia

 

BP2

Route de ceinture

Quartier de Tipaerui

Papeete

French Polynesia

 Telephone (+689) 475 475

(+689) 427 393

 Telefax (+689) 475 400

 E-mail jacques.solari@sopadep.pf

 

 Office Hours 09.00-17.00

 Head of Mission Jacques Solari, Consul