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French Polynesia

Travel Advisory July 24, 2023

French polynesia - level 1: exercise normal precautions.

Last Update: Reissued with updates to health information.

Exercise normal precautions in French Polynesia.

Read the  country information page  for additional information on travel to French Polynesia.

If you decide to travel to French Polynesia:

  • Enroll in the  Smart Traveler Enrollment Program  ( STEP ) to receive security messages and make it easier to locate you in an emergency.
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  • Review the  Country Security Report  for French Polynesia.
  • Visit the CDC page for the latest  Travel Health Information  related to your travel.
  • Prepare a contingency plan for emergency situations. Review the  Traveler’s Checklist .    

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Embassies and Consulates

There is no U.S. Embassy or Consulate in French Polynesia. However, there is a U.S. Consular Agent in French Polynesia who can provide assistance. You may also contact the U.S. Embassy in Suva, Fiji .

Centre Tamanu Iti, 1er etage 98718 Punaauia French Polynesia Telephone:  +(689) 4042-6535 Emergency After-Hours Telephone: Please contact the U.S. Embassy duty officer in Suva, Fiji: +(679) 772-8049 Fax: +(689) 4050-8096 Email:  [email protected]

U.S. Embassy Suva 158 Princes Rd, Tamavua Suva, Fiji Islands Telephone: +(679) 331-4466 Emergency After-Hours Telephone: +(679) 772-8049 Fax: +(679) 330-2267 Email:   [email protected]

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Entry, Exit and Visa Requirements

U.S. citizens do not need a visa if entering on a regular tourist passport and staying no more than 90 days out of every six months. If the purpose of the trip is not tourism (work, scientific research, etc.), then you may be required to obtain a visa before arrival in French Polynesia. If traveling as a tourist, you must be in possession of a return ticket. 

For further information about entry requirements, particularly if entering by sea, contact the French Ministry of Foreign Affairs or the French Embassy at 4101 Reservoir Road NW, Washington, DC 20007, telephone 202-944-6200, fax 202-944-6212, or visit the  Embassy of France's web site .

The U.S. Department of State is unaware of any HIV/AIDS entry restrictions for visitors to or foreign residents of French Polynesia.

Find information on  dual nationality,  prevention of international child abduction  and  customs regulations  on our websites.

Safety and Security

Public Safety:  Protests and strikes periodically occur and can sometimes be violent. Messages regarding possible social unrest, and natural disasters are posted on the  embassy’s website . 

Crime:  Although French Polynesia has a low crime rate, petty crime, such as pick pocketing and purse snatching, does occur. You should secure your valuables at all times and remain particularly vigilant at night. Make sure you lock your doors and secure your windows.

See our website and the  FBI  pages for information on scams.

Victims of Crime:

  • U.S. citizen victims of sexual assault should contact the U.S. Embassy.
  • Report crimes to the local police at 17 (emergencies) and contact the U.S. Consular Agency at +689 4042-6535.
  • Remember that local authorities are responsible for investigating and prosecuting the crime.

See our webpage on  help for U.S. victims of crime overseas .

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  • assist you in reporting a crime to the police
  • contact relatives or friends with your written consent
  • explain the local criminal justice process in general terms
  • provide a list of local attorneys
  • provide our information on  victim’s compensation programs in the U.S.
  • provide an emergency loan for repatriation to the United States and/or limited medical support in cases of destitution
  • help you find accommodation and arrange flights home
  • replace a stolen or lost passport

Domestic Violence:  U.S. citizen victims of domestic violence may contact the Embassy for assistance.

Tourism:  The tourism industry is generally regulated and rules with regard to best practices and safety inspections are regularly enforced. Hazardous areas/activities are identified with appropriate signage and professional staff is typically on hand in support of organized activities. In the event of an injury, appropriate medical treatment is widely available throughout the country. Outside of a major metropolitan center, it may take more time for first responders and medical professionals to stabilize a patient and provide life-saving assistance. U.S. citizens are encouraged to purchase medical evacuation insurance. See our webpage for more  information on insurance providers for overseas coverage .

Local Laws & Special Circumstances

Criminal Penalties:  You are subject to local laws. If you violate local laws, even unknowingly, you may be expelled, arrested, or imprisoned.

Please ensure that items you purchase in French Polynesia are not pirated or counterfeit. Purchasing or owning these items may have legal consequences in French Polynesia or the United States.

Furthermore, some laws are also prosecutable in the U.S., regardless of local law. For examples, see our website on  crimes against minors abroad  and the  Department of Justice  website.

Arrest Notification:   If you are arrested or detained, ask police or prison officials to notify the U.S. Embassy immediately. See our  webpage  for further information.

Faith-Based Travelers:  See the following webpages for details:

  • Faith-Based Travel Information
  • International Religious Freedom Report  – see country reports
  • Human Rights Report  – see country reports
  • Hajj Fact Sheet for Travelers
  • Best Practices for Volunteering Abroad

LGBTQI+ Travelers:  There are no legal restrictions on same-sex sexual relations or the organization of LGBTQI+ events in French Polynesia.

See   our  LGBTQI+ Travel Information   page and section 6 of our  Human Rights report  for further details.

Travelers Who Require Accessibility Assistance .  While in French Polynesia, individuals with disabilities may find accessibility and accommodation different from what you find in the United States. The law prohibits discrimination against persons with physical or mental disabilities in employment, education, access to health care, and the provision of other state services. The French Polynesian government generally enforces these provisions effectively.

French Polynesia subscribes to laws that require disability accommodations, and many new buildings with public or community space are accessible. Many existing buildings as well as transportation systems do not yet meet these requirements. Accessibility is a requirement, however, for new construction. 

Students:  See our  Students Abroad  page and  FBI travel tips .

Women Travelers:  See our travel tips for  Women Travelers .

Medical treatment is generally good on the major islands, but is limited in more remote or less populated areas. In less populated areas where there are no hospitals, medical assistance can be found at a Dispensaire, a French government-run free clinic. Patients with emergencies or serious illnesses are often referred to facilities on Tahiti for treatment. In emergencies, evacuation by air to Papeete may be required. For medical emergencies in French Polynesia, dial 15 for an ambulance.

The Department of State does not pay medical bills. Be aware that U.S. Medicare/Medicaid does not apply overseas.

Medical Insurance:  Make sure your health insurance plan provides coverage overseas. Most care providers overseas only accept cash payments.  See our webpage for more  information on insurance providers for overseas coverage . Visit the  U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention  for more information on type of insurance you should consider before you travel overseas.

We strongly recommend  supplemental insurance  to cover medical evacuation.

Medication: If traveling with prescription medication, check with the government of  French Polynesia  to ensure the medication is legal in French Polynesia. Always carry your prescription medication in original packaging with your doctor’s prescription.

Vaccinations:  Be up-to-date on all  vaccinations  recommended by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Travelers should consider being vaccinated for hepatitis A and typhoid, which can be transmitted through contaminated food and water.

Further health information:

  • World Health Organization
  • U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention  (CDC)

Travel and Transportation

Road Conditions and Safety:  Road conditions in French Polynesia are different than in the United States. While most major roads are paved, many secondary roads are not. In urban areas, traffic is brisk and vehicles and pedestrians jockey for space on narrow streets. Tourists should exercise caution when driving, particularly at night. While extensive sections of the road circumnavigating the island of Tahiti have streetlights, many side streets do not.

Tourists who rent bicycles or mopeds should take extra precautions to avoid collisions, even on roads with little traffic. At night, beware of bicycles operating without proper lights.

Traffic Laws:  Crosswalks are marked, and the law requires that motor vehicles stop for pedestrians; however, this law is not always followed in practice. Driving while intoxicated is illegal. Use of a mobile phone while driving is also illegal.

Public Transportation:   Maintain control of your personal belongings on public transportation such as buses and ferries. Be aware of the possibility of pickpocketing.

See our  Road Safety page  for more information.

Aviation Safety Oversight:   The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has assessed the government of French Polynesia’s Civil Aviation Authority as being in compliance with International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) aviation safety standards for oversight of French Polynesia’s air carrier operations. Further information may be found on the  FAA’s safety assessment page .

Maritime Travel:  Mariners planning travel to French Polynesia should check for U.S. maritime  advisories  and  alerts .  Information may also be posted to the  U.S. Coast Guard homeport  website, and the  NGA broadcast warnings website.

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Medical Insurance

Most U.S. health plans (including Medicare and Medicaid) do not provide coverage in French Polynesia, and the ones that do often require you to pay for services upfront and reimburse you only after you return home.

As a safety net, you may want to buy travel medical insurance, particularly if you're traveling to a remote or high-risk area where emergency evacuation might be necessary. If you require additional medical insurance, try MEDEX Assistance (tel. 410/453-6300; www.medexassist.com) or Travel Assistance International (tel. 800/821-2828; www.travelassistance.com; for general information on services, call the company's Worldwide Assistance Services, Inc. , at tel. 800/777-8710 ).

Canadians should check with their provincial health plan offices or call Health Canada (tel. 866/225-0709; www.hc-sc.gc.ca) to find out the extent of their coverage and what documentation and receipts they must take home in case they are treated overseas.

Travelers from the U.K. should carry their European Health Insurance Card (EHIC), which replaced the E111 form as proof of entitlement to free/reduced-cost medical treatment abroad (tel. 0845 606 2030; www.ehic.org.uk). Note, however, that the EHIC only covers "necessary medical treatment," and for repatriation costs, lost money or baggage, and cancellations; travel insurance from a reputable company should always be sought (www.travelinsuranceweb.com).

Travel Insurance

The cost of travel insurance varies widely, depending on the destination, the cost and length of your trip, your age and health, and the type of trip you're taking, but expect to pay between 5% and 8% of the vacation itself. You can get estimates from various providers through InsureMyTrip.com. Enter your trip cost and dates, your age, and other information, for prices from more than a dozen companies.

U.K. citizens and their families who make more than one trip abroad per year may find an annual travel insurance policy works out cheaper. Check www.moneysupermarket.com , which compares prices across a wide range of providers for single- and multi-trip policies.

Most big travel agents offer their own insurance and will probably try to sell you their package when you book a holiday. Think before you sign. Britain's Consumers' Association recommends that you insist on seeing the policy and reading the fine print before buying travel insurance. The Association of British Insurers (tel. 020/7600-3333; www.abi.org.uk) gives advice by phone and publishes Holiday Insurance, a free guide to policy provisions and prices. You might also shop around for better deals: Try Columbus Direct (tel. 0870/033- 9988; www.columbusdirect.net).

Trip Cancellation Insurance

Trip-cancellation insurance will help retrieve your money if you have to back out of a trip or depart early, or if your travel supplier goes bankrupt. Trip cancellation traditionally covers such events as sickness, natural disasters, and U.S. State Department advisories. The latest news in trip-cancellation insurance is the availability of expanded hurricane coverage and the "any-reason" cancellation coverage -- which costs more, but covers cancellations made for any reason. You won't get back 100% of your prepaid trip cost, but you'll be refunded a substantial portion. TravelSafe (tel. 888/885-7233; www.travelsafe.com) has both types of coverage. Expedia also offers any-reason cancellation coverage for its air-hotel packages. For details, contact one of the following recommended insurers: Access America (tel. 866/807-3982; www.accessamerica.com); Travel Guard International (tel. 800/826-4919; www.travelguard.com); Travel Insured International (tel. 800/243-3174; www.travelinsured.com); and Travelex Insurance Services (tel. 888/457-4602; www.travelex-insurance.com).

Note : This information was accurate when it was published, but can change without notice. Please be sure to confirm all rates and details directly with the companies in question before planning your trip.

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French Polynesia Travel Insurance Requirements

Last updated: 03/05/2024

While travelers visiting French Polynesia are no longer required to purchase travel insurance with coverage for Covid-19, doing so is still strongly encouraged. The French territory has lifted many of its Covid-19 entry requirements, which included providing proof of a negative test, vaccination records, and health insurance.

These entry requirements are subject to change at any time, so it’s advised you check with the Government’s official requirements prior to departing for your trip.

Squaremouth’s French Polynesia Travel Insurance Recommendations

While travelers visiting French Polynesia have the option to decline travel insurance and agree to pay all medical costs in the event of a Covid-19 related illness, Squaremouth recommends travelers purchase a comprehensive travel insurance policy to protect themselves. A comprehensive policy will include coverage for cancellations, medical emergencies, travel delays, and luggage. Depending the trip and traveler information, a policy will typically cost between 5% and 10% of the total trip cost.

Medical coverage is especially important amid the Covid-19 pandemic. For that reason, Squaremouth recommends at least $50,000 in Emergency Medical coverage, and at least $100,000 in Medical Evacuation coverage. Because Bermuda does not specify required coverage amounts, these remain our recommendations for travelers visiting the country.

Emergency Medical can cover the costs of treating an illness or injury that is incurred during a trip. Covid-19 medical coverage is included within most travel insurance policies available on Squaremouth.com.

Medical Evacuation can cover the cost of an evacuation to the nearest hospital in the event of an emergency.

In general, Trip Cancellation is the main reason most travelers buy travel insurance. For travelers who are concerned about losing their prepaid trip expenses if they need to cancel their trip to Bermuda, Squaremouth recommends insuring these costs through the Trip Cancellation benefit. This benefit can reimburse 100% of a traveler’s prepaid and non-refundable trip costs if they need to cancel for a covered reason, such as not being able to travel because they are sick with Covid-19 or another illness.

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French Polynesia Travel Insurance Trends and Data

French Polynesia is known for its unique landmarks and diving experiences, as well as many islands such as Tahiti and Bora Bora.

Destination Rank: 66

Percentage of Squaremouth Sales: 0.26%

Average Premium: $584.29

Average Trip Cost: $8,636.99

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What is required to enter Tahiti (French Polynesia)? 

To visit Tahiti, all international travelers must fill and present an ETIS form and sign a Sworn Statement that must be submitted upon entering the territory.  In addition, they are required to pay a flat fee to cover costs associated with Covid-19 health measures.  This fee covers administrative and sanitary requests, ETIS procedures, arrival tests, and tracing while visiting Tahiti. 

Why should you buy travel insurance to visit Tahiti? 

Even though international travelers are required to pay a fee associated with COVID-19 health measures, we at Trawick International recommend that all travelers should also purchase additional travel insurance. We believe a trip cancellation policy that does not exclude costs associated with COVID-19 would be best to provide extra protection to you if you were to catch COVID-19 in Tahiti.  Our trip cancellation plans also offer benefits for trip delay and trip interruption and on select plans, we offer the Cancel for Any Reason option. 

Do the trip cancellation plans from Trawick International cover COVID-19? 

Yes, most of our plans treat COVID-19 like any other sickness.

Optional Cancel for Any Reason coverage: 

On select trip cancellation plans, Trawick International offers Cancel for Any Reason (CFAR) benefit that provides reimbursement for 75% of the prepaid, nonrefundable, forfeited payments you paid for your trip if you cancel your trip for any reason not otherwise covered by this policy - like border closures or travel bans.  This coverage MUST be purchased with the initial policy and within 21 days of the initial trip deposit date, and the full, nonrefundable trip cost is insured. (This benefit is not available in every US state). 

How much does travel insurance cost? 

Travel insurance cost is based on your age, trip cost, length of trip, and other factors. When purchasing a plan with trip cancellation, you should include all non-refundable travel expenses so you can recover the investment in the event your trip is canceled or interrupted. 

When should I buy travel insurance? 

Suppose you are interested in adding the CFAR benefit to your trip cancellation plan. In that case, you must purchase your insurance for your trip within 21 days of the initial trip deposit date and include all prepaid, nonrefundable trip costs.  You can still purchase travel insurance after 21 days, but you may not be eligible for time-sensitive benefits. 

NOTE: Please reference https://www.cdc.gov/ and https://travel.state.gov/content/travel.html for up-to-date information and guidelines.

PLEASE NOTE: Guidelines may have changed since this was published. Before traveling, you should always check your destination's COVID-19 situation and travel requirements. Countries may have their own entry and exit requirements. Additionally, always check for travel advisories in the area to which you are traveling. Refer to https://www.cdc.gov/ and https://travel.state.gov/content/travel.html for up-to-date information and guidelines.

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Welcome to our website.  We appreciate your interest in us.  We take the privacy of our customers very seriously and are committed to protecting your privacy. This policy explains how we collect, use, and transfer your personal data, and your rights in relation to the personal data stored by us when you use our website or otherwise engage with our services.

Effective October 3, 2023

This policy sets out the following:

  • What personal data we collect about you and how;
  • How the data is used;
  • Our legal basis for collecting your information;
  • Who we share your data with;
  • Where we transfer your information;
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  • How to contact us with any queries in relation to this notice, or the personal data held by us.

Who is Trawick International?

Trawick International (“we,” “us,” or “our”) provides worldwide travel medical insurance, travel insurance, trip insurance for trip cancellation or trip interruption, international student insurance, group travel insurance, and many other products designed specifically for those traveling.  Our travel insurance programs are designed for those traveling to the USA, individuals traveling abroad, US Citizens who are traveling in the USA and non US citizens traveling from their home country but not visiting the USA.  We offer an extensive worldwide network of quality physicians, hospitals, and pharmacies.  We cover employees, corporations, schools, frequent world travelers, international students, study abroad programs, missionary trips, and just the casual vacation traveler.  Our individually customized plans can cover hospital stays, doctor visits, x-rays, prescriptions, ambulance, emergency evacuation, repatriation, flight insurance, trip interruption, trip cancellation, trip delay, and lost baggage.   

For the purposes of European data protection laws, if you are visiting our  website www.trawickinternational.com (or otherwise engaging with our services from the European Economic Area (or "EEA"), the data controller of your information is Trawick International.

What is personal data?

In this privacy policy, references to "personal information" or "personal data" are references to information that relates to an identified or identifiable individual. Some examples of personal data are your name, address, email, and telephone number, but it may also include information such as your IP address and location in certain jurisdictions.

What personal data do we collect?

We collect personal data that you provide to us when you sign up for our services, such as your contact information and financial information. We may also collect commercial information based on how you interact with our services, such as the products or services you’ve purchased or other Internet or network activity, such as your website browsing history or mobile device information.

Below are some more details on the type of personal data we collect.

Information that is provided by you:

In order to provide services to you we may ask you to provide personal information. This may include, amongst other things, your name, email address, postal address, telephone number, gender, date of birth, passport number, bank account details, credit history and claims history, citizenship status, marital status depending on the service you are seeking. The personal information that you are asked to provide, and the reasons why you are asked to provide it, will be made clear to you at the point at which we ask you for it or upon request.

Some of the information that you provide may be “special category” (or “sensitive”) personal data. Sensitive personal data relates to your racial or ethnic origin, political opinions, religious or philosophical beliefs, or trade union membership, genetic data, biometric data for the purpose of uniquely identifying a natural person, data concerning health or data concerning a natural person’s sex life or sexual orientation, and can sometimes be inferred from other, non-sensitive, information that you have provided.

Information that we collect on our website:

When you visit our website, we will seek your consent to collect certain information from your device. In some countries, including countries in the EEA, this information may be considered personal information under applicable data protection laws.

Specifically, the information we are seeking to collect includes information like your IP address, device type, unique device identification numbers, browser type, broad geographic location ( e.g., country or city-level location) and other technical information. We may also collect information about how your device has interacted with our website, including the pages accessed and links clicked.

Collecting this information enables us to better understand visitors to our website, where they come from, and what content on our website is of interest to them. We use this information for our internal analytics purposes and to improve the quality and relevance of our website to our visitors.

Some of this information may be collected using cookies and similar tracking technology, as explained further under the heading “Cookies" below.

Information that we obtain from third party sources:

From time to time, we may receive personal information about you from third party sources but only where we have checked that these third parties either have your consent or are otherwise legally permitted or required to disclose your personal information to us.

For information about a third party’s usage and/or sharing of your personal data, please refer to the third party’s own privacy statement.

We may, where we are legally permitted to, also collect personal data from the following sources in order to provide services to you:

  • Credit reference agencies;
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  • In the event of an insurance claim: the other party to the claim, witnesses, experts, loss adjusters, solicitors, and claims handlers.

How is personal data used?

We may need to use your personal data in order to carry out the following activities:

  • To set you up as a new client (including carrying out “know your customer” checks);
  • To provide you with an insurance quote;
  • To provide our products and services to you;
  • To respond to your inquiries;
  • To accept payments from you;
  • To communicate with you about your policy;
  • To renew your policy;
  • To obtain reinsurance for your policy;
  • To process insurance and reinsurance claims;
  • For general insurance administration purposes;
  • To comply with our legal and regulatory obligations;
  • To model our risks;
  • To defend or prosecute legal claims;
  • To investigate or prosecute fraud;
  • To respond to your enquiries; or
  • To secure our network and our website, debug the website and repair errors;
  • To conduct audits related to our interactions with you;
  • To make our products and services better and to develop new products and services;
  • To send you notices and information regarding our products or services, including notifying you about special promotions or offers, where we are legally permitted to do so; and
  • Enforce our Terms and other usage policies and comply with legal requirements.

Our legal basis for collecting your information:

Our legal basis for collecting and using your personal data will depend on the personal data concerned and the specific context in which we collect it.

We will normally collect personal data where we need the information to provide you with our services / perform a contract with you, where the processing is in our legitimate interests and not overridden by your data protection interests or fundamental rights and freedoms, or with your consent.

In some cases, we may use your personal data for a legal obligation, e.g., in order to complete “know your customer” and money laundering checks before taking you on as a new client.

If we ask you to provide personal information to comply with a legal requirement or to perform a contract with you, we will make this clear at the relevant time and advise you whether the provision of your personal information is mandatory (as well as of the possible consequences if you do not provide your personal information). You are under no obligation to provide personal data to us. However, if you should choose to withhold requested data, we may not be able to provide you with certain services.

Similarly, if we collect and use your personal information in reliance on our legitimate interests (or those of any third party), we will make clear to you at the relevant time what those legitimate interests are.

If you are a UK resident, we may collect and use your personal information, including sensitive personal information, on the basis of the insurance derogation in the UK Data Protection Act 2018.

If you are an EU resident, we may collect and use your personal information, including sensitive personal information, on the basis of the substantial public interest of insurance purposes, as regulated in the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

If you have questions about or need further information concerning the legal basis on which we collect and use your personal information, please contact us using the contact details provided under the “Contact Us" section below.

Who is your personal data shared with?

We may disclose your personal information with the following categories of recipients.

  • To our group companies, third party service providers and partners who provide data processing services (for example data hosting and storage companies, email marketing affiliates, and payment and claims processing companies) or who otherwise process personal information for purposes that are described in this Privacy Policy (see “How is personal data used?”).
  • To any competent law enforcement body, regulatory, government agency, court or other third party where we believe disclosure is necessary (i) as a matter of applicable law or regulation, (ii) to exercise, establish or defend our legal rights, or (iii) to protect your vital interests or those of any other person;
  • To a potential buyer (and its agents and advisers) in connection with any proposed purchase, merger or acquisition of any part of our business, provided that we inform the buyer it must use your personal information only for the purposes disclosed in this privacy policy;
  • To any other person with your consent to the disclosure.

We do not sell (or exchange) your personal information for monetary compensation.

If you are a US resident, from time to time we may share your personal information with third parties for a third party’s own direct benefit and this type of sharing may be considered a sale under certain applicable laws. For more information on the type of information we may share in this manner, please contact us.

International Transfers

Your personal data may be transferred to, and processed in, countries other than the country in which you are resident. These countries may have data protection laws that are different to the laws of your country.

Specifically, the servers of Trawick International are located in the United States. Trawick International partners with many other international companies.  This means that when we collect your information, we may process it in other countries.

We have taken appropriate safeguards to require that your personal data will remain protected in accordance with this privacy policy. We have also taken appropriate  safeguards with our third party service providers and partners.

How long is personal information retained?

We will keep your personal data on our records for as long as we have an ongoing legitimate business need to do so. This includes providing you with a service you have requested from us or to comply with applicable legal, tax or accounting requirements. It also includes keeping your data for so long as there is any possibility that you or we may wish to bring a legal claim concerning our services, or where we are required to keep your data for legal or regulatory reasons. Please contact us using the contact details provided under the “Contact Us" section below should you require further information on our record retention procedures.

We may also retain your personal data where such retention is necessary in order to protect your vital interests or the vital interests of another natural person.

Your Rights as a Data Subject

You have the right to opt out of marketing communications we send you at any time. You can exercise this right by clicking on the “unsubscribe” or “opt-out” link in the marketing e-mails we send you or contacting us.

If you are an EU resident, you will need to opt-in to receive marketing from us. If you then wish to unsubscribe at any point, you can do so by clicking on the “unsubscribe” or “opt-out” link in the marketing e-mails we send you or contacting us.

Similarly, if we have collected and processed your personal information with your consent, then you can withdraw your consent at any time. Withdrawing your consent will not affect the lawfulness of any processing we conducted prior to your withdrawal, nor will it affect processing of your personal information that was lawfully collected on grounds other than consent.

You have the right to complain to a data protection authority about our collection and use of your personal information. For more information, please contact your local data protection authority.

We respond to all requests we receive from individuals wishing to exercise their data protection rights in accordance with applicable data protection laws.

You may exercise any of your rights in relation to your personal data by contacting us using the details set out in the “Contact us” section at the bottom of this page.

If you are resident in the UK or EU, your principal rights under data protection law are as follows:

  • the right to access;
  • the right to rectification;
  • the right to erasure;
  • the right to restrict processing;
  • the right to object to processing;
  • the right to data portability;
  • the right to complain to a supervisory authority; and
  • the right to withdraw consent.

If you wish to access, correct, update or request deletion of your personal information, we will ask you to provide us with a copy of any two of the following documents: Driver’s license; Passport; Birth certificate; Bank statement (from the last 3 months); or Utility bill (from the last 3 months). With regards to your right of access, the first access request will be complied with free of charge, but additional copies may be subject to a reasonable fee.

In addition, you can object to processing of your personal information, ask us to restrict processing of your personal information or request portability of your personal information.

If we have collected and processed your personal information with your consent, then you can withdraw your consent at any time. Withdrawing your consent will not affect the lawfulness of any processing we conducted prior to your withdrawal, nor will it affect processing of your personal information conducted in reliance on lawful processing grounds other than consent. You have the right to complain to a data protection authority about our collection and use of your personal information. For more information, please contact your local data protection authority.

Contact details for other data protection authorities in the European Economic Area, Switzerland and certain non-European countries (including the US and Canada) are available  here .

If you are based in the UK or EU, you may exercise any of your rights in relation to your personal data by contacting us using email or you can use the details set out in the “Contact Us” section at the bottom of this page.

If you are resident in the US, applicable law may entitle you, upon verifiable request, to receive disclosures relating to:

  • The categories and specific pieces of information we have collected;
  • The categories of sources from which the personal information is collected;
  • The business or commercial purpose for collecting personal information; and
  • The categories of third parties with whom we share personal information.

If you wish to exercise any of the rights described above, we will ask you to verify your identity. We generally will not charge to reply to your request, but we may charge a reasonable fee or refuse your request if the request is unjustified or excessive.

Automated decision making

In some instances, our use of your personal information may result in automated decisions being taken (including profiling) that legally affect you or similarly significantly affect you.

Automated decisions mean that a decision concerning you is made automatically on the basis of a computer determination (using software algorithms), without our human review. For example, in certain instances we may use automated decisions to establish whether we will propose insurance coverage to a prospective insured. We have implemented measures to safeguard the rights and interests of individuals whose personal information is subject to automated decision-making.

When we make an automated decision about you, you have the right to contest the decision, to express your point of view, and to require a human review of the decision.

As mentioned above, we may use your personal data to send you marketing materials.

If you are a UK or EU resident, you will need to opt-in to receive marketing from us. If you then wish to unsubscribe at any point, you can do so by clicking on the “unsubscribe” or “opt-out” link in the marketing e-mails we send you or contacting us.

If you are resident in the US, you do not need to opt-in to receive marketing materials from us, and you have the right to opt-out of receiving such communications. If you would like to stop receiving marketing information from us, please unsubscribe by clicking the “unsubscribe” link in the relevant marketing email or contacting us.

Trawick International is committed to keeping our customers’ data safe. We have security measures in place designed to protect against the loss, misuse, and/or alteration of personal data under our control. Although we cannot ensure or guarantee that loss, misuse, or alteration of data will not occur, we use our best efforts to prevent this. If you have any concerns that your Trawick International account or personal data has been put at risk, please contact us.

Our sites use cookies (a small piece of information that is placed on your computer when you visit certain websites) to distinguish you from other users, to track your browsing pattern and to build a profile of how you and other users use our sites. This helps us to provide you with a good experience when you browse any of our sites and also allows us to improve our sites. If you have an online account with us, we also use cookies to recognize you to pre-fill forms to save you time. Trawick International does not mandate cookies for you to access our sites and you may freely set your browser to reject all cookies or prompt you to accept or reject them. Some of the cookies we use are session cookies and only last until you close your browser, others are persistent cookies which are stored on your computer for longer. We may collect information through web beacons about your web browsing activities such as the address of the page you are visiting, the address of the referrer page you had previously visited, the time you are viewing the page, your browsing environment, and your display settings. We do this in order to optimize your browsing experience, the use of web-based services and provide you with relevant information on Trawick International products and services when you have opted-in to receiving such correspondence.

We will not respond to Web browser “do not track” signals. If you would like additional information about online tracking and various opt-out mechanisms, please see https://youradchoices.com/

Because we may link to social media sites, and from time to time may include third-party advertisements, other parties may collect your personally identifiable information about your online activities over time and across different web sites when you visit this Site.

Please note that not all tracking will stop even if you delete cookies.

Children's Data

Our websites and applications are not directed to children under 16 and we do not knowingly collect any personal information directly from children under 16. If you believe that we are processing personal information pertaining to a child inappropriately, we ask you to contact us using the information provided under the “Contact Us” section.

Changes to this Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time in response to changing legal, technical, or business developments. When we update our Privacy Policy, we will take appropriate measures to inform you, consistent with the significance of the changes we make. We will obtain your consent to any material Privacy Policy changes if and where this is required by applicable data protection laws.

You can see when this Privacy Policy was last updated by checking the “effective date” displayed at the top of this Privacy Policy.

Any changes will be effective only after the effective date of the change and will not affect any dispute arising prior to the effective date of the change.

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us using the following contact details:

Post Office Box 2284

Fairhope, Alabama USA 36533

Toll Free Telephone Number: +1 (888) 301-9289

Terms and Conditions of Use

Important information.

The information contained in this website is not intended to be an offer to sell or a solicitation in connection with any product or service by Trawick International Inc., in any jurisdiction where such an offer or solicitation would be unlawful or in which Trawick International, Inc., is not qualified to do so. Products and services described in this website may not be available in all jurisdictions. Not all insurance products described in this website are available to all persons in all States, Countries, or other jurisdictions at all times.

All products contain certain conditions, restrictions, limitations and eligibility requirements. The information contained in this website is not intended to be a complete description of all terms, exclusions and conditions applicable to the products and services. For complete terms, exclusions and conditions applicable to the products offered please contact Trawick International .

By using this website, you agree to the terms of its use. If you do not agree to these terms, PLEASE DO NOT USE THIS WEBSITE. For additional information or questions, please contact Trawick International or your independent insurance broker or agent.

TERMS & CONDITIONS OF USE

Effective Date: October 6, 2023

INTRODUCTION

THESE TERMS & CONDITIONS OF USE (“T&C”) GOVERN YOUR USE OF TRAWICK INTERNATIONAL, INC.’S (“COMPANY”, “WE”, “OUR”, OR “US”) WEBSITE LOCATED AT WWW.TRAWICKINTERNATIONAL.COM OR OTHER WEBSITES CONTROLLED BY COMPANY AND ITS AFFILIATES AS WELL AS ANY DOCUMENTS EXPRESSLY INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE AND ANY RULES AND POLICIES PUBLISHED ON THIS WEBSITE (THE “WEBSITE”).

BY ACCESSING THIS WEBSITE, YOU AGREE TO THE T&C, REVISIONS, AND MODIFICATIONS. ALL CHANGES ARE EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY UPON POSTING, AND APPLY TO ALL ACCESS TO AND USE OF THE WEBSITE THEREAFTER. ANY CHANGES WILL NOT EFFECT ANY DISPUTES ARISING PRIOR TO THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF THE CHANGE. WE MAY SEND YOU NOTICES WITH RESPECT TO THE WEBSITE IN VARIOUS MEDIUMS, INCLUDING BY EMAIL ADDRESS, POSTAL MAIL, AND/OR BY POSTING ON THE WEBSITE.

ARBITRATION NOTICE: EXCEPT FOR CERTAIN TYPES OF DISPUTES DESCRIBED IN THE “ARBITRATION AND CLASS ACTION WAIVER” SECTION BELOW, AND IF YOU DO NOT OPT-OUT AS SET FORTH IN THAT SAME SECTION, YOU AGREE THAT DISPUTES BETWEEN YOU AND COMPANY OR ITS AFFILIATES WILL BE RESOLVED BY BINDING, INDIVIDUAL ARBITRATION, AND YOU WAIVE YOUR RIGHT TO BRING OR RESOLVE ANY DISPUTE AS, OR PARTICIPATE IN, A CLASS, CONSOLIDATED, REPRESENTATIVE, COLLECTIVE, OR PRIVATE ATTORNEY GENERAL ACTION OR ARBITRATION.

ACCESS TO THIS WEBSITE

To access the Website or some of its resources, you may be asked to provide certain personal details or other information. It is a condition of your use of the Website that all the information you provide on the Website is correct, current, and complete.

In addition, certain other services of the Website, such as applying for coverage, may be governed by additional or different terms and conditions. You should carefully review those terms and conditions as they are referenced and/or presented to you.

We reserve the right to withdraw, amend, disable or suspend this Website, and any service or material we provide on the Website, in our sole discretion with or without notice. We will not be liable if for any reason all or any part of the Website is unavailable at any time or for any period. From time to time, we may restrict access to some parts of the Website, or the entire Website, to users, including registered users.

We have the right to disable any user name, password or other identifier, whether chosen by you or provided by us, at any time in our sole discretion for any or no reason, including if, in our opinion, you have violated any provision of the T&C.

Your privacy matters to us. Your use of the Website is also subject to our Privacy Policy that is available online here (“Privacy Policy”) and is incorporated into and made a part of these Terms of Use. The Privacy Policy is subject to change, and you are encouraged to review the Privacy Policy whenever you supply the Website with any information because you agree that Company can collect, use, and share your information consistent with that policy.

RESTRICTIONS ON USE

You may use this Website only for your internal, non-commercial purposes. You agree not to use this Website in any way that violates any applicable federal, state, local or international law or regulation. You further agree to maintain and update your registration data as needed to keep it accurate, current and complete. You may not use this Website or any of the content, defined below, contained on it for any other purpose, including any unpermitted commercial purpose, unless we provide our prior written consent to such use.

Uses requiring our prior written consent include the following, without limitation:

  • Co-branding this Website;
  • Framing this Website;
  • Using any robots, scrapers, spiders, data mining tools, or any similar device, tool, software, or process;
  • Hyper-linking to specific product or coverage information; or
  • Reselling or remarketing the content, as defined below.

"Co-branding" means displaying a name, logo, trademark or other means of attribution or identification of any party in a manner reasonably likely to give a user the impression that the other party has the right to display, publish or distribute this Website or its content. You will cooperate fully with Company and its affiliates in causing any unpermitted or unauthorized activity of yours or a third party authorized by you to cease immediately. To the extent that such unpermitted or unauthorized use continues after notice from Company or its affiliates, you agree to pay or reimburse us for any and all costs (including attorney fees if applicable) associated with ending or terminating such use.

You agree not to impersonate or attempt to impersonate the Company, a Company employee, another user or any other person or entity (including, without limitation, by using e-mail addresses associated with any of the foregoing).

PROHIBITED USES AND ACTIONS

Additionally, you specifically agree not to:

  • decompile, reverse engineer, disassemble, modify, reduce the Website to human perceivable form or create derivative works based upon the Website or any part thereof;
  • disable any licensing or control features of the Website;
  • “frame” the Website or any portion thereof or otherwise cause the Website or its contents to appear to be provided by anyone except Company and its affiliates;
  • merge the Website or materials with another program or create derivative works based on the Website or materials;
  • remove, obscure, or alter any notice of the copyright or other proprietary legends on the Website or materials;
  • sublicense, assign, translate, rent, lease, lend, resell for profit, distribute or otherwise assign or transfer the materials or access to the Website to others;
  • use the Website by means of any automated program, expert system, electronic agent or “bot,” and shall not give any person or entity access to the Website;
  • utilize any “scraping,” copying, republishing, licensing, or selling the data or information on the Website.

PURCHASES AND PAYMENT

Company accepts a variety of payment methods as reflected on the Website. Before you can submit a request for purchase using the Website, you may be required to provide a valid card number and associated information for a payment card that you are authorized to use, including any of or all of the following: (i) your name as it appears on the card; (ii) the credit or debit card type, (iii) the card’s expiration date; (iv) any activation numbers or codes needed to charge your card; and (v) the billing address or zip code or postal codes associated with your card. You authorize Company and/or its affiliates, payment processor to use information you submit to charge your card or other payment method for the price of purchase requested, in addition to any taxes, fees, and charges as described in the T&C, at our convenience, including as early as at the time of the purchase request is submitted.

PROPRIETARY INFORMATION & TRADE SECRETS

The material and content accessible from this Website and any other website Company or its affiliates owns, operates, licenses or controls (the “content”) is the proprietary information of Company and its affiliates or the party that provided the Content to us, and Company and its affiliates or such party retains all right, title and interest in the content. Accordingly, the Content may not be copied, distributed, republished, uploaded, posted, rented, leased, distributed, modified or transmitted in any way without the prior written consent of Company and its affiliates, except that you may print out a copy of the content solely for your own personal use. In doing so, you may not remove or alter, or cause the removal or alteration of, any copyright, trademark, trade name, service mark or any other proprietary notice or legend appearing on any of the content. Modification or use of the content, except as expressly provided herein, may violate Company’s and its affiliates’ intellectual property rights or a third party’s rights. Neither title nor intellectual property rights in the content are transferred or licensed to you by these Terms or your access of this Website.

Certain information provided to you by Company or its affiliates through non-public portions of the Website may be confidential or trade secret information. You may use or disclose such information only to the extent necessary for the purposes it was disclosed to you. You may not use the Website to circumvent the terms of any referral agreement or in any other manner that is not consistent with the business purpose of the Website. When reasonable, you must return or destroy such information when you have fulfilled such purpose.

INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY

Company and its affiliates (or the party that provided to Company) are the owner or licensee of all intellectual property rights on the Website (including trademarks, service marks and logos) and in the material published on it. Those works are protected by copyright laws and treaties around the world. All such rights are reserved, and we or those parties retain all rights with respect to such respective marks. In accessing the Website you agree that you will access its contents and use it solely for your personal, non-commercial use. The Website, including its contents, may not be downloaded, copied, reproduced, transmitted, stored, sold or distributed without the prior written consent of the copyright holder. This excludes downloading, copying and/or printing of pages of the Website for personal, non-commercial home use only.

The Company’s name and logo may not be used in any way, including in advertising or publicity pertaining to distribution of materials on this Website, without prior written permission. You are not authorized to use our logo as a hyperlink to this Website unless you obtain our written permission in advance, although we permit you to use certain designated features of the Website to use our logo as a hyperlink for designated purposes. You may link to our homepage, provided you do so in a way that is fair and legal and does not damage our reputation or take advantage of it, but you must not establish a link in such a way as to suggest any form of association, approval or endorsement on our part without our express written consent.

Except as provided below, none of the materials of the Website may be copied, distributed, displayed, downloaded, or transmitted in any form or by any means without the prior written permission of Company and its affiliates or the intellectual property right owner. Unauthorized use of any materials contained on this Website may violate copyright laws, trademark laws, the laws of privacy and publicity, and/or other regulations and statutes. If you believe that any of the materials infringe on any of your intellectual property rights or rights of others, please contact us immediately at the address provided below. Except as expressly provided herein, Company and its affiliates and the third parties reserve all rights with respect to the Materials, and may pursue all legally available options under both civil and criminal laws (and may cooperate with law enforcement agencies) in the event of any violations, including but not limited to the right to terminate accounts of any user who has infringed a third party’s copyright. Pursuant to Title 17, United States Code, Section 512(c)(2), notifications of claimed copyright infringement should be sent to the Designated Agent. ALL INQUIRIES NOT RELEVANT TO THE FOLLOWING PROCEDURE WILL NOT RECEIVE A RESPONSE.

HYPER-LINKS

We may hyper-link from the Website to other websites that are not maintained by, or related to, Company or its affiliates. Such hyper-links are provided as a service to you, and the other websites may not be officially sponsored by or affiliated with this Website or Company and its affiliates. Such other websites are solely responsible for their content. We are under no obligation to maintain any link on this Website and may remove any such link at any time in its sole discretion for any reason whatsoever. Access hyper-links and third party websites at your own risk.

COMPANY AND ITS AFFILIATES MAKE NO REPRESENTATIONS OR WARRANTIES ABOUT THE CONTENT OF HYPER-LINKED OR THIRD-PARTY WEBSITES. SUCH HYPER-LINKS ARE PROVIDED TO YOU “AS-IS” “WHERE IS,” AND WE SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIM ANY WARRANTIES WITH REGARD TO COMPLETENESS OR ACCURACY OF THESE HYPER-LINKS OR THE WEBSITES THAT ARE HYPER-LINKED TO THIS WEBSITE. THE INCLUSION OF ANY HYPER-LINK TO A THIRD-PARTY WEBSITE DOES NOT NECESSARILY IMPLY ENDORSEMENT BY OR AFFILIATION WITH COMPANY AND ITS AFFILIATES OF THAT WEBSITE.

SOCIAL MEDIA FEATURES

This Website may provide certain social media features that enable you to:

  • link from your own or certain third-party websites to certain content on this Website.
  • send e-mails or other communications with certain content, or links to certain content, on this Website.
  • cause limited portions of content on this Website to be displayed or appear to be displayed on your own or certain third-party websites.

You may use these features solely as they are provided by us and solely with respect to the content they are displayed with and otherwise in accordance with any additional terms and conditions we provide with respect to such features. Subject to the foregoing, you must not:

  • establish a link from any website that is not owned by you.
  • cause the Website or portions of it to be displayed, or appear to be displayed by, for example, framing, deep linking or in-line linking, on any other site.
  • link to any part of the Website other than the homepage.
  • otherwise take any action with respect to the materials on this Website that is inconsistent with any other provision of these Terms of Use.

You agree to cooperate with us in causing any unauthorized framing or linking immediately to cease. We reserve the right to withdraw linking permission without notice. We may disable all or any social media features and any links at any time without notice in our discretion.

SUBMISSIONS

You hereby grant to Company and its affiliates the royalty-free, perpetual, irrevocable, worldwide, non-exclusive right and license to use, reproduce, modify, adapt, publish, translate, create derivative works from, distribute, perform and display all stories, anecdotes, “Similes,” content, remarks, suggestions, ideas, graphics, inventions, methods, process, algorithms or other information communicated to us through this Website (collectively, the “Submission”), and to incorporate any Submission into other works in any form, media or technology now known or later developed. We may use any submission in our business (including without limitation, for products or advertising) without incurring any liability for royalties or any other additional consideration of any kind, and will not incur any liability as a result of any similarities to the submission that may appear in our future operations. By providing a Submission, you warrant that you have the right to provide the Submission and that all moral rights in the Submission have been waived.

COMPANY AND ITS AFFILIATES CANNOT AND DOES NOT GUARANTEE OR WARRANT THAT ANY FILES AVAILABLE FOR DOWNLOADING FROM THE INTERNET ARE FREE OF VIRUSES, WORMS, TROJAN HORSES OR OTHER CODE THAT MAY HAVE CONTAMINATING OR DESTRUCTIVE PROPERTIES. YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR IMPLEMENTING SUFFICIENT PROCEDURES AND CHECKPOINTS TO SATISFY YOUR PARTICULAR REQUIREMENTS FOR SECURITY, FOR ACCURACY OF DATA INPUT AND OUTPUT, AND FOR MAINTAINING A MEANS EXTERNAL TO THIS WEBSITE FOR RECONSTRUCTING LOST DATA. WE DO NOT ASSUME ANY RESPONSIBILITY OR RISK FOR YOUR USE OF THE INTERNET OR THE WEBSITE.

USE THIS WEBSITE AT YOUR OWN RISK. EXCEPT AS MAY BE EXPRESSLY STATED IN OTHER APPLICABLE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OR SIMILAR AGREEMENT, THE CONTENT IS PROVIDED “AS IS” AND "AS AVAILABLE" AND WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED. WE DISCLAIM ALL WARRANTIES INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, TITLE OR NON-INFRINGEMENT. WE DO NOT WARRANT THAT ANY FUNCTIONS OR CONTENT CONTAINED IN THIS WEBSITE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR-FREE, THAT DEFECTS WILL BE CORRECTED, OR THAT THIS WEBSITE OR THE SERVER THAT MAKES IT AVAILABLE ARE FREE OF VIRUSES OR OTHER HARMFUL COMPONENTS. WE DO NOT WARRANT OR MAKE ANY REPRESENTATION REGARDING USE OF THE CONTENT OR RESULTS THEREOF IN TERMS OF ACCURACY, RELIABILITY OR OTHERWISE EXCEPT FOR THE PERSON AND/OR FOR THE USE INTENDED. THE CONTENT MAY INCLUDE TECHNICAL INACCURACIES OR TYPOGRAPHICAL ERRORS, AND WE MAY MAKE CHANGES OR IMPROVEMENTS AT ANY TIME. YOU, AND NOT COMPANY AND ITS AFFILIATES, ASSUME THE ENTIRE COST OF ALL NECESSARY SERVICING, REPAIR OR CORRECTION IN THE EVENT OF ANY LOSS OR DAMAGE ARISING FROM THE USE OF THIS WEBSITE OR THE CONTENT. WE MAKE NO WARRANTIES THAT YOUR USE OF THE CONTENT WILL NOT INFRINGE THE RIGHTS OF OTHERS AND ASSUME NO LIABILITY OR RESPONSIBILITY FOR ERRORS OR OMISSIONS IN SUCH CONTENT.

BY ACCESSING THIS WEBSITE, YOU UNDERSTAND THAT YOU MAY BE WAIVING RIGHTS WITH RESPECT TO CLAIMS THAT ARE AT THIS TIME UNKNOWN OR UNSUSPECTED, AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUCH WAIVER, YOU ACKNOWLEDGE THAT YOU HAVE READ AND UNDERSTAND, AND HEREBY EXPRESSLY WAIVE, THE BENEFITS OF SECTION 1542 OF THE CIVIL CODE OF CALIFORNIA, AND ANY SIMILAR LAW OF ANY STATE OR TERRITORY, WHICH PROVIDES AS FOLLOWS: "A GENERAL RELEASE DOES NOT EXTEND TO CLAIMS WHICH THE CREDITOR DOES NOT KNOW OR SUSPECT TO EXIST IN HIS OR HER FAVOR AT THE TIME OF EXECUTING THE RELEASE, WHICH IF KNOWN BY HIM OR HER MUST HAVE MATERIALLY AFFECTED HIS OR HER SETTLEMENT WITH THE DEBTOR."

The descriptions of products and services contained on this Website are intended to provide a reference guide to the types of products and services offered by Company and its affiliates and are not intended to be relied upon by clients or business partners. Some products and services referenced on this Website may not be available in all areas. Please contact us directly if you wish to obtain specific information concerning the products and services referenced on this Website. All of the information in this Website, whether historical in nature or forward-looking, speaks only as of the date the information was posted on this Website, and we do not undertake any obligation to update such information or to remove such information from this Website, if it is not or is no longer accurate or complete.

LIMITATION ON LIABILITY

TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW OR REGULATION, COMPANY AND ITS AFFILIATES, ITS SUBSIDIARIES, LICENSORS, SERVICE PROVIDERS, CONTENT PROVIDERS, EMPLOYEES, AGENTS, OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL, DIRECT, INDIRECT, PUNITIVE, ACTUAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY OR OTHER DAMAGES, INCLUDING LOSS OF USE, REVENUE OR INCOME, PAIN AND SUFFERING, EMOTIONAL DISTRESS, OR SIMILAR DAMAGES, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES THAT RELATES IN ANY WAY TO THE USE OF OUR WEBSITE OR WHICH MAY ARISE OUT OF ANY PERSON'S ACCESS OR INABILITY TO ACCESS THIS WEBSITE OR RELIANCE ON THE INFORMATION CONTAINED ON THIS WEBSITE. TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, IN NO EVENT WILL THE COLLECTIVE LIABILITY OF COMPANY AND ITS AFFILIATES AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES, LICENSORS, SERVICE PROVIDERS, CONTENT PROVIDERS, EMPLOYEES, AGENTS, OFFICERS, AND DIRECTORS TO ANY PARTY (REGARDLESS OF THE FORM OF ACTION, WHETHER IN CONTRACT, TORT, OR OTHERWISE) EXCEED THE GREATER OF $100 OR THE AMOUNT YOU PAID TO COMPANY OR ITS AFFILIATES FOR THE APPLICABLE CONTENT OR SERVICE OUT OF WHICH LIABILITY AROSE. BECAUSE SOME STATES OR JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR THE LIMITATION OF LIABILITY FOR CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES, IN SUCH STATES OR JURISDICTIONS, COMPANY’S LIABILITY SHALL BE LIMITED TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW IN SUCH STATE OR JURISDICTION WHICH YOU HEREBY CONSENT TO.

INDEMNIFICATION

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Company and its affiliates, its subsidiaries, licensors, content providers, service providers, employees, agents, officers, directors and contractors (the “Indemnified Parties”) from any breach of these T&C by you, including any use of the content other than as expressly authorized herein, and any claim that your submission violates a third party’s intellectual property or other rights, including the rights of publicity and privacy, or defames a third party. You agree that the Indemnified Parties will have no liability in connection with any such breach or unauthorized use, and you agree to indemnify any and all resulting loss, damages, judgments, awards, costs, expenses and attorneys’ fees of the Indemnified Parties in connection therewith. You will also indemnify and hold the Indemnified Parties harmless from and against any claims brought by third parties arising out of your use of the content and this Website.

INFORMATION YOU PROVIDE

You may not post, send, submit, publish or transmit in connection with the Website any material that:

  • you do not have the right to post, send, submit, publish or transmit, including any proprietary material of a third party;
  • advocates illegal activity or discusses an intent to commit an illegal act;
  • is vulgar, obscene, pornographic or indecent;
  • does not pertain directly to the Website;
  • threatens or abuses others; or libels, defames, invades privacy or stalks; or is racist, harassing, threatening or offensive;
  • seeks to exploit or harm minors or older adults by exposing them to inappropriate content, asking for personally identifiable details or otherwise;
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Petty crime, such as pickpocketing and purse snatching, occurs. Violent crime is rare.

Ensure that personal belongings, including passports and other travel documents, are secure at all times.

Demonstrations

Demonstrations take place from time to time. Even peaceful demonstrations can turn violent at any time. They can also lead to disruptions to traffic and public transportation.

  • Avoid areas where demonstrations and large gatherings are taking place
  • Follow the instructions of local authorities
  • Monitor local media for information on ongoing demonstrations

Mass gatherings (large-scale events)

Water activities

Lifeguards don’t usually supervise beaches. Tidal changes can cause powerful currents and riptides are common.

Rescue services may not be consistent with international standards.

  • Consult residents and tour operators for information on possible hazards and safe swimming areas
  • Wear reef shoes to protect yourself against coral cuts and stonefish
  • Follow the instructions and warnings of local authorities

Tour operators may not adhere to international standards.

If you undertake adventure sports, such as diving:

  • choose a well-established and reputable company that has insurance
  • ensure that your travel insurance covers the recreational activities you choose

Water safety abroad

Adventure tourism

If you engage in adventure tourism:

  • never do so alone
  • always hire an experienced guide from a reputable company
  • buy travel insurance that includes helicopter rescue and medical evacuation
  • ensure that your physical condition is good enough to meet the challenges of your activity
  • ensure that you’re properly equipped
  • ensure that you’re well informed about weather and other conditions that may pose a hazard
  • inform a family member or friend of your itinerary
  • obtain detailed information on each activity before setting out

Road safety

Road conditions and road safety can vary greatly throughout the country.

Roads are narrow. Many secondary roads are not paved and don’t have streetlights.

Drivers don’t always respect traffic laws. Most of the time, they don’t give pedestrians the right of way.

Exercise caution, particularly after dark.

We do not make assessments on the compliance of foreign domestic airlines with international safety standards.

Information about foreign domestic airlines

French Polynesia is a French overseas collectivity. However, it’s not part of the Schengen Area.

Every country or territory decides who can enter or exit through its borders. The Government of Canada cannot intervene on your behalf if you do not meet your destination’s entry or exit requirements.

We have obtained the information on this page from the French authorities. It can, however, change at any time.

Verify this information with the  Foreign Representatives in Canada .

Entry requirements vary depending on the type of passport you use for travel.

Before you travel, check with your transportation company about passport requirements. Its rules on passport validity may be more stringent than the country’s entry rules.

Regular Canadian passport

Your passport must be valid for at least 3 months beyond the date you expect to leave French Polynesia.

Passport for official travel

Different entry rules may apply.

Official travel

Passport with “X” gender identifier

While the Government of Canada issues passports with an “X” gender identifier, it cannot guarantee your entry or transit through other countries. You might face entry restrictions in countries that do not recognize the “X” gender identifier. Before you leave, check with the closest foreign representative for your destination.

Other travel documents

Different entry rules may apply when travelling with a temporary passport or an emergency travel document. Before you leave, check with the closest foreign representative for your destination.

Useful links

  • Foreign Representatives in Canada
  • Canadian passports

Tourist visa: not required for stays up to 90 days Residence visa: required Work visa: required Business visa: required Student visa: required

Other entry requirements

Customs officials may ask you to show them a return or onward ticket and proof of sufficient funds to cover your stay.

Children and travel

Learn more about travelling with children .

Yellow fever

Learn about potential entry requirements related to yellow fever (vaccines section).

Relevant Travel Health Notices

  • Global Measles Notice - 31 August, 2023
  • Zika virus: Advice for travellers - 31 August, 2023
  • COVID-19 and International Travel - 31 August, 2023

This section contains information on possible health risks and restrictions regularly found or ongoing in the destination. Follow this advice to lower your risk of becoming ill while travelling. Not all risks are listed below.

Consult a health care professional or visit a travel health clinic preferably 6 weeks before you travel to get personalized health advice and recommendations.

Routine vaccines

Be sure that your  routine vaccinations , as per your province or territory , are up-to-date before travelling, regardless of your destination.

Some of these vaccinations include measles-mumps-rubella (MMR), diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis, polio, varicella (chickenpox), influenza and others.

Pre-travel vaccines and medications

You may be at risk for preventable diseases while travelling in this destination. Talk to a travel health professional about which medications or vaccines may be right for you, based on your destination and itinerary. 

Yellow fever   is a disease caused by a flavivirus from the bite of an infected mosquito.

Travellers get vaccinated either because it is required to enter a country or because it is recommended for their protection.

  • There is no risk of yellow fever in this country.

Country Entry Requirement*

  • Proof of vaccination is required if you are coming from or have transited through an airport of a country   where yellow fever occurs.

Recommendation

  • Vaccination is not recommended.
  • Discuss travel plans, activities, and destinations with a health care professional.
  • Contact a designated  Yellow Fever Vaccination Centre  well in advance of your trip to arrange for vaccination.

About Yellow Fever

Yellow Fever Vaccination Centres in Canada * It is important to note that  country entry requirements  may not reflect your risk of yellow fever at your destination. It is recommended that you contact the nearest  diplomatic or consular office  of the destination(s) you will be visiting to verify any additional entry requirements.

There is a risk of hepatitis A in this destination. It is a disease of the liver. People can get hepatitis A if they ingest contaminated food or water, eat foods prepared by an infectious person, or if they have close physical contact (such as oral-anal sex) with an infectious person, although casual contact among people does not spread the virus.

Practise  safe food and water precautions and wash your hands often. Vaccination is recommended for all travellers to areas where hepatitis A is present.

Measles is a highly contagious viral disease. It can spread quickly from person to person by direct contact and through droplets in the air.

Anyone who is not protected against measles is at risk of being infected with it when travelling internationally.

Regardless of where you are going, talk to a health care professional before travelling to make sure you are fully protected against measles.

  Hepatitis B is a risk in every destination. It is a viral liver disease that is easily transmitted from one person to another through exposure to blood and body fluids containing the hepatitis B virus.  Travellers who may be exposed to blood or other bodily fluids (e.g., through sexual contact, medical treatment, sharing needles, tattooing, acupuncture or occupational exposure) are at higher risk of getting hepatitis B.

Hepatitis B vaccination is recommended for all travellers. Prevent hepatitis B infection by practicing safe sex, only using new and sterile drug equipment, and only getting tattoos and piercings in settings that follow public health regulations and standards.

Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is an infectious viral disease. It can spread from person to person by direct contact and through droplets in the air.

It is recommended that all eligible travellers complete a COVID-19 vaccine series along with any additional recommended doses in Canada before travelling. Evidence shows that vaccines are very effective at preventing severe illness, hospitalization and death from COVID-19. While vaccination provides better protection against serious illness, you may still be at risk of infection from the virus that causes COVID-19. Anyone who has not completed a vaccine series is at increased risk of being infected with the virus that causes COVID-19 and is at greater risk for severe disease when travelling internationally.

Before travelling, verify your destination’s COVID-19 vaccination entry/exit requirements. Regardless of where you are going, talk to a health care professional before travelling to make sure you are adequately protected against COVID-19.

 The best way to protect yourself from seasonal influenza (flu) is to get vaccinated every year. Get the flu shot at least 2 weeks before travelling.  

 The flu occurs worldwide. 

  •  In the Northern Hemisphere, the flu season usually runs from November to   April.
  •  In the Southern Hemisphere, the flu season usually runs between April and   October.
  •  In the tropics, there is flu activity year round. 

The flu vaccine available in one hemisphere may only offer partial protection against the flu in the other hemisphere.

The flu virus spreads from person to person when they cough or sneeze or by touching objects and surfaces that have been contaminated with the virus. Clean your hands often and wear a mask if you have a fever or respiratory symptoms.

In this destination, rabies  may be present in some wildlife species, including bats. Rabies is a deadly disease that spreads to humans primarily through bites or scratches from an infected animal. 

If you are bitten or scratched by an animal while travelling, immediately wash the wound with soap and clean water and see a health care professional. 

Before travel, discuss rabies vaccination with a health care professional. It may be recommended for travellers who will be working directly with wildlife. 

Safe food and water precautions

Many illnesses can be caused by eating food or drinking beverages contaminated by bacteria, parasites, toxins, or viruses, or by swimming or bathing in contaminated water.

  • Learn more about food and water precautions to take to avoid getting sick by visiting our eat and drink safely abroad page. Remember: Boil it, cook it, peel it, or leave it!
  • Avoid getting water into your eyes, mouth or nose when swimming or participating in activities in freshwater (streams, canals, lakes), particularly after flooding or heavy rain. Water may look clean but could still be polluted or contaminated.
  • Avoid inhaling or swallowing water while bathing, showering, or swimming in pools or hot tubs. 

Insect bite prevention

Many diseases are spread by the bites of infected insects such as mosquitoes, ticks, fleas or flies. When travelling to areas where infected insects may be present:

  • Use insect repellent (bug spray) on exposed skin
  • Cover up with light-coloured, loose clothes made of tightly woven materials such as nylon or polyester
  • Minimize exposure to insects
  • Use mosquito netting when sleeping outdoors or in buildings that are not fully enclosed

To learn more about how you can reduce your risk of infection and disease caused by bites, both at home and abroad, visit our insect bite prevention page.

Find out what types of insects are present where you’re travelling, when they’re most active, and the symptoms of the diseases they spread.

There is a risk of chikungunya in this country.  The risk may vary between regions of a country.  Chikungunya is a virus spread through the bite of an infected mosquito. Chikungunya can cause a viral disease that typically causes fever and pain in the joints. In some cases, the joint pain can be severe and last for months or years.

Protect yourself from mosquito bites at all times. There is no vaccine available for chikungunya.

  • In this country,   dengue  is a risk to travellers. It is a viral disease spread to humans by mosquito bites.
  • Dengue can cause flu-like symptoms. In some cases, it can lead to severe dengue, which can be fatal.
  • The level of risk of dengue changes seasonally, and varies from year to year. The level of risk also varies between regions in a country and can depend on the elevation in the region.
  • Mosquitoes carrying dengue typically bite during the daytime, particularly around sunrise and sunset.
  • Protect yourself from mosquito bites . There is no vaccine or medication that protects against dengue.

Zika virus is a risk in this country. 

Zika virus is primarily spread through the bite of an infected mosquito. It can also be sexually transmitted. Zika virus can cause serious birth defects.

During your trip:

  • Prevent mosquito bites at all times.
  • Use condoms correctly or avoid sexual contact, particularly if you are pregnant.

If you are pregnant or planning a pregnancy, you should discuss the potential risks of travelling to this destination with your health care provider. You may choose to avoid or postpone travel. 

For more information, see Zika virus: Pregnant or planning a pregnancy.

Animal precautions

Some infections, such as rabies and influenza, can be shared between humans and animals. Certain types of activities may increase your chance of contact with animals, such as travelling in rural or forested areas, camping, hiking, and visiting wet markets (places where live animals are slaughtered and sold) or caves.

Travellers are cautioned to avoid contact with animals, including dogs, livestock (pigs, cows), monkeys, snakes, rodents, birds, and bats, and to avoid eating undercooked wild game.

Closely supervise children, as they are more likely to come in contact with animals.

Person-to-person infections

Stay home if you’re sick and practise proper cough and sneeze etiquette , which includes coughing or sneezing into a tissue or the bend of your arm, not your hand. Reduce your risk of colds, the flu and other illnesses by:

  •   washing your hands often
  • avoiding or limiting the amount of time spent in closed spaces, crowded places, or at large-scale events (concerts, sporting events, rallies)
  • avoiding close physical contact with people who may be showing symptoms of illness 

Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) , HIV , and mpox are spread through blood and bodily fluids; use condoms, practise safe sex, and limit your number of sexual partners. Check with your local public health authority pre-travel to determine your eligibility for mpox vaccine.  

Medical services and facilities

Healthcare is good on the major islands but limited in remote or less-populated areas. Healthcare providers may require upfront payment.

Medical evacuation can be very expensive and you may need it in case of serious illness or injury.

Make sure you get travel insurance that includes coverage for medical evacuation and hospital stays.

Travel health and safety

Keep in Mind...

The decision to travel is the sole responsibility of the traveller. The traveller is also responsible for his or her own personal safety.

Be prepared. Do not expect medical services to be the same as in Canada. Pack a   travel health kit , especially if you will be travelling away from major city centres.

You must abide by local laws.

Learn about what you should do and how we can help if you are arrested or detained abroad .

French Polynesia is a French overseas collectivity.

Canada and France are signatories to the Convention on the Transfer of Sentenced Persons. This enables a Canadian imprisoned in France or its overseas collectivities to request a transfer to a Canadian prison to complete a sentence. The transfer requires the agreement of both Canadian and French authorities.

Penalties for possession, use or trafficking of illegal drugs are severe. Convicted offenders can expect jail sentences and heavy fines.

Drugs, alcohol and travel

Dual citizenship

Dual citizenship is legally recognized in France.

If you are a Canadian citizen, but also a citizen of France, our ability to offer you consular services may be limited while you're there. You may also be subject to different entry/exit requirements .

Travellers with dual citizenship

International Child Abduction

The Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction is an international treaty. It can help parents with the return of children who have been removed to or retained in certain countries in violation of custody rights. The convention applies between Canada and France.

If your child was wrongfully taken to, or is being held in French Polynesia, and if the applicable conditions are met, you may apply for the return of your child to the Polynesian court.

If you are in this situation:

  • act as quickly as you can
  • contact the Central Authority for your province or territory of residence for information on starting an application under The Hague Convention
  • consult a lawyer in Canada and in French Polynesia to explore all the legal options for the return of your child
  • report the situation to the nearest Canadian government office abroad or to the Vulnerable Children’s Consular Unit at Global Affairs Canada by calling the Emergency Watch and Response Centre

If your child was removed from a country other than Canada, consult a lawyer to determine if The Hague Convention applies.

Be aware that Canadian consular officials cannot interfere in private legal matters or in another country’s judicial affairs.

  • List of Canadian Central Authorities for the Hague Convention
  • International Child Abduction: A Guidebook for Left-Behind Parents
  • Travelling with children
  • The Hague Convention - Hague Conference on Private International Law
  • Canadian embassies and consulates by destination
  • Emergency Watch and Response Centre

2SLGBTQI+ travellers

French law does not prohibit sexual acts between individuals of the same sex.

However, 2SLGBTQI+ travellers could be discriminated against based on their sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or sex characteristics.

Travel and your sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression and sex characteristics

Dress and behaviour

Outside tourist areas, to avoid offending local sensitivities: 

  • dress conservatively
  • behave discreetly
  • respect religious and social traditions

You can drive for up to 1 year with a valid Canadian driver’s licence. If your licence is not in French, you must provide an official translation or have an international driving permit. After 1 year, you must obtain a French Polynesian driver’s licence.

International Driving Permit

The currency in French Polynesia is the CFP (Comptoirs français du Pacifique) franc (XPF).

Currency can be exchanged at the airport in Tahiti and at major banks. Outside of the busiest tourist islands and major hotels, only cash in local currency may be accepted.

Cyclones usually occur from November to April. During this period, even small storms can quickly develop into major cyclones.

These severe storms can put you at risk and hamper the provision of essential services.

If you decide to travel to French Polynesia during the cyclone season:

  • know that you expose yourself to serious safety risks
  • be prepared to change your travel plans on short notice, including cutting short or cancelling your trip
  • stay informed of the latest regional weather forecasts
  • carry emergency contact information for your airline or tour operator
  • follow the advice and instructions of local authorities
  • Tornadoes, cyclones, hurricanes, typhoons and monsoons
  • Large-scale emergencies abroad

Earthquakes and tsunamis

French Polynesia is located in an active seismic zone and is prone to earthquakes. Tsunamis and earthquakes occur.

A tsunami can occur within minutes of a nearby earthquake. However, the risk of tsunami can remain for several hours following the first tremor.

If you’re staying on the coast, familiarize yourself with the region’s evacuation plans in the event of a tsunami warning.

  • Earthquakes - What to Do?
  • Tsunami alerts - U.S. Tsunami Warning System

Local services

In case of emergency, dial:

  • medical assistance: 15
  • firefighters: 18

Consular assistance

There is no resident Canadian government office in French Polynesia. You can obtain consular assistance and further consular information from the Consulate General of Australia to French Polynesia in Papeete, Tahiti, and the Consulate General of Australia to New Caledonia, in Nouméa, under the Canada-Australia Consular Services Sharing Agreement.

Sign up to receive email updates from the Australian government on situations and events that could affect your safety while in French Polynesia.

Smartraveller  - Australian travel advice

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For emergency consular assistance, call the Consulate General of Australia to French Polynesia in Papeete, Tahiti, or the Consulate General of Australia to New Caledonia, in Nouméa, and follow the instructions. At any time, you may also contact the Emergency Watch and Response Centre in Ottawa.

The decision to travel is your choice and you are responsible for your personal safety abroad. We take the safety and security of Canadians abroad very seriously and provide credible and timely information in our Travel Advice to enable you to make well-informed decisions regarding your travel abroad.

The content on this page is provided for information only. While we make every effort to give you correct information, it is provided on an "as is" basis without warranty of any kind, expressed or implied. The Government of Canada does not assume responsibility and will not be liable for any damages in connection to the information provided.

If you need consular assistance while abroad, we will make every effort to help you. However, there may be constraints that will limit the ability of the Government of Canada to provide services.

Learn more about consular services .

Risk Levels

  take normal security precautions.

Take similar precautions to those you would take in Canada.

  Exercise a high degree of caution

There are certain safety and security concerns or the situation could change quickly. Be very cautious at all times, monitor local media and follow the instructions of local authorities.

IMPORTANT: The two levels below are official Government of Canada Travel Advisories and are issued when the safety and security of Canadians travelling or living in the country or region may be at risk.

  Avoid non-essential travel

Your safety and security could be at risk. You should think about your need to travel to this country, territory or region based on family or business requirements, knowledge of or familiarity with the region, and other factors. If you are already there, think about whether you really need to be there. If you do not need to be there, you should think about leaving.

  Avoid all travel

You should not travel to this country, territory or region. Your personal safety and security are at great risk. If you are already there, you should think about leaving if it is safe to do so.

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Choosing the Best Tahiti Travel Insurance

Tropical Go is supported by its audience. When you purchase through links on our website, we may earn affiliate commission. 

If you’re planning a trip to French Polynesia, you might be wondering whether buying travel insurance is worth the extra cost. After all, you’ll be safe, right? Well, the only time I truly needed travel insurance was from an infected mosquito bite. Even if you’re a cautious person, there are incidents out of your control.

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In this guide, we’ll tell you key things to look for when choosing the right travel insurance for your trip to Tahiti.

Choosing the right travel insurance for you

Read the fine print.

Make sure your travel insurance covers the territory of French Polynesia . Don’t make the same mistakes I’ve made. I once purchased a “worldwide plan” only to discover the day before my trip that a few countries I’d be visited weren’t covered for my trip (East Timor and Zimbabwe). Fortunately, French Polynesia is usually covered under most travel insurance policies as it’s a relatively safe destination. If French Polynesia is not specifically stated, call and check to see if it’s covered. It might be under “France” as it’s technically an overseas collectivity of France.

Likewise, make sure your travel insurance covers your nationality and residency. Prices of travel insurance often correlate to your home country, not necessarily your current residency. This means you might be repatriated to a place you don’t live if your treatment is severe enough.

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These are the must-have inclusions you won’t want to skimp on:

  • Medical coverage : You can always replace your camera gear, clothes, accommodation bookings, flights, etc., but there’s nothing more important than your health. Healthcare in French Polynesia is limited on many islands, and serious illnesses and incidents may require medical treatment in Tahiti, where the main hospital is located. These bills can rack up immense sums–you won’t want to be caught paying out of pocket.
  • Emergency evacuation : In the rare case where you need to be evacuated, you’ll want to ensure your insurance covers the cost of transportation to Tahiti. Or, in some cases, to your country of residence.

Losing your suitcase, camera equipment, or dive gear shouldn’t financially devastate you. However, medical bills can.

These are good-to-have inclusions:

  • Coverage for damaged, lost, or stolen items : Maybe your suitcase never arrives, maybe your surfboard gets snapped in transit, maybe your camera lens is stolen… if you’re traveling with pricey items, you might want to opt-in for a plan that covers your precious goods.
  • 24/7 customer service : French Polynesia is in a different time zone to the USA, Europe, and much of Australia. If something happens, you’ll want to be able to contact the company straight away. In East Timor, I called my travel insurance companies at all hours, and they always replied. This helped with my health outcome as I was able to receive treatment ASAP.
  • Flexibility : Let’s say you want to change your plan and stay an extra week in the Marquesas (guilty!). Some insurance plans do not allow you to amend your plan once your trip has started, or purchase a plan outside your country of residence. If staying a little longer is on the cards, check to see if your travel insurance company is okay with that.

Check that your activities are covered

Don’t skimp on your travel insurance if you’re adventurer . If you plan to laze the day away on a white sand beach, foregoing almost all adventure activities, the basic travel insurance plans for French Polynesia will likely be enough. But, if you plan to go scuba diving, surfing, freediving, ATV riding, or hiking, you might need to upgrade your travel insurance plan just in case you get injured doing these activities.

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For example, World Nomads offers two plans, the Standard Plan and Explorer Plan. The Standard Plan covers things like boating, kayaking, outrigger canoeing, yachting, swimming and surfing. But, you’ll have to upgrade to the Explorer Plan if you want to be covered for scuba diving or freediving (and even these have limits of what’s included).

While French Polynesia is a relatively safe destination, you likely won’t be covered should the islands ever make it onto a government’s “Do Not Travel” list, like we saw during the pandemic. If you travel against official government advice, your whole policy is likely to be voided. Ouch!

Weigh the pros and cons of trip protection

French Polynesia is not an easy destination for spontaneous travel . Inclement weather (we’re in the tropics after all), airline schedule changes, boat delays, and other unexpected events often have a knock-on effect when it comes to the whole trip. Most flights between the islands, especially during the high season, must be booked in advance. Many islands also have limited accommodation, pressuring travelers to book in ahead of time.

For peace of mind, it’s worth opting for a travel insurance with trip protection that’ll reimburse you should plans change.

Travel Insurance Recommendations

World nomads.

World Nomads is one of the most popular travel insurance companies, especially if you’re in the adventure travel realm. Their plans cover many sports, and they’re a decent pick if you plan to visit just one place, like French Polynesia.

Safety Wing

Safety Wing targets long-term travelers and those who are visiting multiple destinations. They have a month-to-month plan you can toggle on and off as you travel, making it one of the low-stress options if you’re a frequent flyer.

Check plans on Safety Wing

Alternative coverage

You don’t want to pay twice for the same forms of insurance coverage . Some credit cards offer car insurance coverage, stolen goods coverage, and trip protection on any purchases/rentals made with the credit card. This means you can use your credit card to book and purchase things for your trip to Tahiti, and only spend money on beefing up your medical insurance coverage.

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Chantae is the Coconut in Chief at Tropical Go. She is the author of Moon Bali & Lombok and lives in Suva, Fiji. She is a freediver, scuba diver, and surfer who loves surfing without a wetsuit. Her drink of choice is a margarita.

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Do I need to obey French Polynesia Travel Insurance Requirements?

Since French Polynesia lifted its quarantine measures on 15th July, tourists have been able to enter the country for vacations and tourism. However, this relaxation of lockdown rules is not without requirements. If you thought it was as easy as hopping on a plane and slipping into a bikini then you’re going to be disappointed. Visiting French Polynesia is now only possible by fulfilling a variety of measures which were put in place to protect residents of this island nation as well as other tourists. Although the motto of many islanders translates to ‘Take it easy’, you’ll not be able to relax until you’ve got everything ready that you need to get your vacation in French Polynesia off to a running start.

The essential measures that are currently in place include completion of a Health Declaration as well as COVID-19 testing 96 hours before your flight as well as 4 days after arrival on the island. International travellers must also be able to show proof of travel insurance that will cover any Coronavirus treatment that may be required in the event that holders develop symptoms of the illness.

If you’re planning a vacation to French Polynesia, don’t be deterred by the list of travel requirements. The team at iVisa.com is on hand to answer any questions you have, and in the meantime we suggest you read the useful information provided here that provides a greater depth of insight into the measures that are assisting the re-opening of this fantastic paradise island holiday destination. By taking the necessary actions to prepare yourself for a safe and healthy getaway, you can relax and continue dreaming about the coral gardens and lagoonarium that you and your family will enjoy visiting on Bora Bora, just one of the islands that make up this nation.

Note: Since March 28th, 2022 the French Polynesia ETIS is no longer necessary to enter the country.

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What are the french polynesia travel insurance requirements.

As well as having a negative Coronavirus test result and filling in a Health Declaration , visitors are also required to obtain comprehensive health insurance to ensure that they are covered for all eventualities whilst in French Polynesia. The type of travel insurance that you need will depend on your current health status. Of course, not all travel insurance packages are the same, so the one you choose will depend on your individual health requirements, however it is essential to make sure that COVID-19 treatment is included.

What if I don’t follow French Polynesia travel insurance requirements?

If you choose not to get travel insurance for your vacation to French Polynesia, you are taking the risk that you will be denied entry on arrival. The local authorities are taking all kinds of entry requirements very seriously as the measures are paramount to protect local residents and other travellers. Border control officers will check that you are following all of the requirements and may deny you entry if they note that you are not sufficiently insured.

If you are permitted entry to French Polynesia and subsequently become unwell, you will be liable to pay for any treatment costs incurred whilst you do not have travel insurance.

Do I need a COVID vaccine or vaccination certificate to enter French Polynesia?

Yes, French Polynesia has been taking steps to restore travel within its borders. In order to enter French Polynesia for tourism purposes, you’ll need to display your COVID vaccination certificate. If you are a COVID-19 vaccine certificate holder coming from an approved country, you won't need to follow a quarantine.

Accepted vaccines are Pfizer, Moderna, Janssen and Astrazeneca.

You are considered fully vaccinated:

  • 7 days after your second Pfizer, Moderna and Astrazeneca dose
  • 28 days after the Janssen vaccine

Is it obligatory to take a PCR test before entering the country?

  • COVID test prior to arrival: PCR within 72 hours or antigen test within 24 hours before boarding.

Do I have to quarantine upon arrival?

  • Quarantine requirements : There are no quarantine requirements in French Polynesia.

Do children need travel insurance to visit French Polynesia?

Even children must have travel insurance to visit this wonderful island nation. Most people wouldn’t dream of setting off on holiday without the protection of travel insurance, especially in light of the recent events which led to the world being in lockdown. That’s why we suggest you obey these French Polynesia travel insurance requirements so that you can enjoy peace of mind when you’re relaxing on the beach.

Click here to review the health registration requirements that you can fulfill with iVisa.com .

Can I avoid needing a COVID-19 test if I have travel insurance?

French Polynesia travel insurance requirements are just one part of the measures introduced to protect civilians and travellers. You cannot avoid getting a COVID-19 test as it is essential to board the plane for French Polynesia. Travel insurance must be purchased in addition to the test and the Health Declaration which you can apply for using iVisa.com’s services.

Is it safe to use iVisa.com’s services?

iVisa.com is one of the top suppliers of document processing services for international travellers. The iVisa.com website is host to a mountain of government-issued advice and guidelines to enable easy access to holiday destinations around the world. Priding itself on providing the best services for visitors who need their processing to be carried out urgently , as well as offering advice and information for those who simply need to find answers, iVisa.com protects it’s customer’s information with the best firewalls on the market as well as top security measures.

Apply here for your French Polynesia health registration.

Where can I go to look for more information about French Polynesia Travel Insurance Requirements?

If you’re still not sure exactly what you need to do in order to enter French Polynesia at this time, or you don’t understand the travel insurance requirements detailed in this articlethen your first port of call should be the iVisa.com website . There you can find plenty of information about the requirements, as well as access to a chat function where you’ll be able to speak to a team member who can guide you through the details.

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Exercise normal safety precautions in French Polynesia.

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Local emergency contacts

Fire and rescue services, medical emergencies.

Call 15 or go to a hospital.

Call 17 or go to the nearest police station or gendarmerie station (outside of Papeete).

Advice levels

Exercise normal safety cautions  in French Polynesia

Exercise normal safety precautions  in French Polynesia

  • Strikes and industrial disputes can lead to unrest and disrupt essential services, including transport links. Protests can turn violent. Avoid large public gatherings.
  • The rate of serious crime is low. But petty crime, including theft and drink spiking, occurs. Keep your belongings close, especially in crowded places. Don't leave food or drink unattended.
  • French Polynesia has natural disasters, including cyclones and tsunamis. Check with the  High Commission of France in French Polynesia (French)  for updates. They also run a phone hotline during major emergencies. Your tour operator or accommodation provider may also be able to provide timely advice.
  • Cyclone season is from May to September due to a recent shift to El Niño conditions. However, tropical storms and cyclones may occur at any time. Understand and follow French Polynesia's cyclone alert system.
  • A tsunami can arrive within minutes of a tremor or earthquake. Know the warning signs and move immediately to high ground.

Full travel advice: Safety

  • Dengue-type epidemics are common in French Polynesia. Other insect-borne diseases include chikungunya and filariasis. Ensure your accommodation is insect-proof. Use insect repellent.
  • There have been cases of Zika virus. If you're pregnant, discuss your travel plans with your doctor before you travel.
  • Leptospirosis occurs in French Polynesia. Wear closed-toed shoes when walking and avoid contact with rivers or muddy water. Store food in sealed containers.
  • Other infectious diseases include scabies, influenza and conjunctivitis. Attend to symptoms such as fever, itchiness and skin wounds. Tap water in Papeete is usually safe to drink. Avoid raw and undercooked food. Outside Papeete, drink boiled or bottled water.
  • Medical facilities in Papeete are good, but those on other islands and outlying areas are basic. Ensure your travel insurance covers your condition and medical evacuation.

Full travel advice: Health

  • Understand the local laws. French Polynesia is an overseas territory of France. A mix of French and local laws apply.
  • Don't use or carry illegal drugs. You could face fines or imprisonment for having even small amounts.
  • By law, you must always have photo identification with you.
  • Same-sex marriage is legal. However, outside the main tourist islands, you may encounter more conservative attitudes.
  • Outside of tourist areas, standards of dress and behaviour are conservative. Take care not to offend.

Full travel advice: Local laws

  • You may not need a tourist visa for visits less than 3 months. Entry and exit conditions can change at short notice. Contact the nearest French Polynesian embassy or consulate for the latest details. 
  • If you're flying to French Polynesia with a stopover or transit in the United States, such as from Europe, you must comply with the entry requirements of the US authorities.

Full travel advice: Travel

Local contacts

  • The  Consular Services Charter  details what the Australian Government can and can’t do to help you overseas.
  • Australia has a Consulate-General in Papeete, on the island of Tahiti. They can provide consular assistance and passport services. They can't notarise documents.
  • To stay up to date with local information, follow the Consulate-General’s  social media accounts .

Full travel advice: Local contacts

Full advice

Civil unrest and political tension.

Public protests and events that draw large groups of people can turn violent.

Strikes and industrial disputes can lead to social unrest. They may disrupt essential services, including:

  • local transport
  • domestic and international flights

Avoid demonstrations and crowds.

If there's a strike:

  • check on your flights before going to the airport
  • ask your tour operator if it affects tourist services
  • follow the instructions of local authorities

More information:

Demonstrations and civil unrest

Violent crime

The rate of serious crime is low in French Polynesia.

Petty crime

Petty crime happens, including drink spiking.

To protect yourself from petty theft and  assaults :

  • keep your belongings close, especially in crowded places
  • don't leave food or drink unattended
  • never accept drinks, food, gum or cigarettes from strangers or people you've just met
  • Partying safely

Cyber security

You may be at risk of cyber-based threats during overseas travel to any country. Digital identity theft is a growing concern. Your devices and personal data can be compromised, especially if you’re connecting to Wi-Fi, using or connecting to shared or public computers, or Bluetooth.

Social media can also be risky in destinations with social or political tensions or laws that may seem unreasonable by Australian standards. Travellers have been arrested for things they have said on social media. Don't comment on local or political events on your social media.

More information: 

  • Cyber security when travelling overseas

Terrorism is a threat worldwide.

Swimming safely

No beaches in French Polynesia are patrolled. 

Obey warning signs and follow local authorities' advice. 

Shark attacks have occurred, including in the lagoons.

Tours and adventure activities

Transport and tour operators don't always follow safety and maintenance standards. This includes adventure activities, such as scuba diving.

If you plan to do a tour or adventure activity :

  • check if your travel insurance policy covers it
  • ask about and insist on minimum safety requirements
  • always use available safety gear, such as life jackets or seatbelts

If proper safety equipment isn't available, use another provider.

Climate and natural disasters

French Polynesia experiences  severe weather , including:

  • earthquakes
  • high swells

The High Commission of France in French Polynesia has procedures for natural disasters.

Check the  High Commission of France in French Polynesia (French)  for news and weather updates.

If there's an emergency, the High Commission of France will open a hotline (French). Call (+689) 40 44 42 10 for information.

Check weather reports regularly during your stay. Be prepared to change your plans if you need to.

  • Weather Bureau in French Polynesia (French)  
  • Fiji Meteorological Service
  • Australian Bureau of Meteorology
  • Joint Typhoon Warning Center (US Navy)

If there's a natural disaster:

  • secure your passport in a safe, waterproof place
  • monitor local media
  • monitor sources such as the  Global Disaster Alert and Coordination System
  • follow the advice of local authorities
  • keep in touch with your friends and family
  • ask your tour operator if tourist services at your destination are affected

Cyclone season is from May to September. However, tropical storms and cyclones may occur at any time of year.

Severe weather can bring:

  • disruptions to infrastructure
  • breaks in essential services

The direction and strength of tropical cyclones can change with little warning.

If there's a cyclone or severe tropical storm:

  • you may get stuck in the area
  • flights could be delayed or suspended
  • available flights may fill quickly
  • ports may close
  • adequate shelter may not be available

French Polynesia has a cyclone alert system with 6 levels:

  • Yellow: potential cyclone activity in the next 72 hours - follow weather forecasts and bulletins
  • Orange: potential cyclone activity in the next 48 hours - prepare for a cyclone
  • Red: the cyclone is imminent — in the next 12 to 18 hours - protect yourself and stay indoors
  • Red: during the cyclone - protect yourself and stay indoors
  • Purple: safeguard phase - damage and risks (electrical cables, etc.) are being assessed - remain alert
  • Green: end of cyclone alert

Learn about the alert system and recommended responses on the  High Commission of France website (French)  and from their  Cyclone Alert brochure (French).

If a cyclone is approaching:

  • know how to evacuate from your hotel or cruise ship
  • find your local shelter
  • monitor alerts and advice, including on local radio
  • go to the  Weather Bureau in French Polynesia (French)  for weather updates

Once the Safeguard Phase is announced:

  • take care leaving your shelter
  • look out for debris
  • avoid fallen electrical wires
  • Tropical storms 

Tsunamis may occur, so stay alert for warnings.

A tsunami can arrive within minutes of a tremor or earthquake. Get updates from the  U.S. Tsunami Warning System.

French Polynesia has 2 types of evacuation:

  • immediate — for a tsunami from Tonga which could arrive in one hour
  • staged — for a tsunami from South America or Alaska that could arrive in 8 hours

If you're near the coast, move immediately to high ground if advised by local authorities or if you:

  • feel a strong earthquake that makes it hard to stand up
  • feel a weak, rolling earthquake that lasts a minute or more
  • see a sudden rise or fall in sea level
  • hear loud and unusual noises from the sea

Don't wait for official warnings such as alarms or sirens.

Once on high ground, monitor local media.

To prepare yourself for earthquakes and tsunamis, you can:

  • subscribe to tsunami alerts from the  Global Disaster Alert and Co-ordination system
  • get earthquake updates from the  US Geological Service
  • get tsunami updates from the  U.S. Tsunami Warning System
  • High Commission of France in French Polynesia  Tsunami Alert brochure (French)
  • High Commission of France in French Polynesia  Cyclone Alert brochure (French)
  • Global Disaster Alert and Coordination System

Earthquakes

Earthquakes  and tremors can happen in French Polynesia.

Ask your host or hotel about what to do if there's an earthquake.

To protect yourself during an earthquake:

  • consider tsunami risks
  • monitor earthquake information via the  United States Geological Survey

After an earthquake:

  • expect aftershocks
  • be ready for delays and adjust your travel plans
  • ask your tour operator if tourist services at your destination have been affected

Travel insurance

Get comprehensive travel insurance before you leave. 

Your policy needs to cover all overseas medical costs, including medical evacuation and adequate coverage for any pre-existing conditions. The Australian Government won’t pay for these costs.

If you can't afford travel insurance, you can't afford to travel. This applies to everyone, no matter how healthy and fit you are.

If you're not insured, you may have to pay many thousands of dollars up-front for medical care.

  • what activities and care your policy covers
  • that your insurance covers you for the whole time you’ll be away

Physical and mental health

Consider your physical and mental health before you travel, especially if you have an existing medical condition.

If you have immediate concerns for your welfare, or the welfare of someone you know, call the 24-hour Consular Emergency Centre on +61 2 6261 3305 or contact your  nearest Australian Embassy, High Commission or Consulate  to discuss counselling hotlines and services available in your location.

See your doctor or travel clinic to:

  • have a basic health check-up
  • ask if your travel plans may affect your health
  • plan any vaccinations you need

Do this at least 8 weeks before you leave.

  • General health advice
  • Healthy holiday tips (Healthdirect Australia) 

Not all medication available over the counter or by prescription in Australia is available in other countries. Some may even be illegal or controlled substances, even if prescribed by an Australian doctor.

If you plan to bring medication, check if it's legal in French Polynesia. Take enough legal medicine for your trip.

Carry a copy of your prescription or a letter from your doctor stating:

  • what the medication is
  • your required dosage
  • that it's for personal use

Health risks

Insect-borne diseases.

Dengue-type epidemics are common in French Polynesia, including  dengue type 2  epidemics.

Outbreaks of other insect-borne diseases can also happen, mostly in warmer and wetter months.

These include:

  • chikungunya
  • filariasis , particularly in rural areas

If you're pregnant, the Australian Department of Health recommends you:

  • discuss travel plans with your doctor
  • consider deferring non-essential travel to Zika virus-affected areas

To protect yourself from illness:

  • make sure your accommodation is insect-proof
  • use insect repellent
  • wear long, loose, light-coloured clothing

Get medical advice if you have a fever, muscle pains, a rash or a bad headache.

  • Infectious diseases
  • Health Department of French Polynesia (French)

Leptospirosis

To protect yourself against  leptospirosis :

  • wear closed-toed shoes when walking
  • avoid contact with muddy water or local rivers
  • store food in sealed containers
  • use a straw if you drink from a can
  • remove rubbish from around your buildings

Other health risks

You're also at risk of waterborne, foodborne, parasitic and other infectious diseases, including:

  • conjunctivitis
  • gastroenteritis

Tap water in Papeete is usually safe to drink.

  • attend to symptoms such as itchiness and skin wounds
  • avoid raw and undercooked food, such as salads
  • drink boiled water or bottled water with sealed lids in rural or remote areas

Get medical advice if you have a fever, muscle pain, a rash, diarrhoea or a severe headache.

If you travel outside of Papeete:

  • drink boiled water or bottled water with sealed lids
  • avoid ice cubes
  • Health Departments of French Polynesia (French)

Medical care

Medical facilities.

The standard of facilities in Papeete is very high. However, facilities in outlying areas and remote islands are basic.

Medical treatment is expensive.

The standard of rescue and emergency services is high. However, the travel time between Papeete and the outer islands may delay emergency responses.

You may need to be evacuated if you become seriously ill or injured. Medical evacuation can be very expensive.

There is a decompression facility at the Central Hospital of French Polynesia in Papeete. It can take hours to reach from popular dive sites on other islands.

Make sure your insurance covers medical evacuation and your planned activities.

You're subject to all local laws and penalties, including those that may appear harsh by Australian standards. Research local laws before travelling.

If you're arrested or jailed, the Australian Government will do what it can to help you under our Consular Services Charter . But we can't get you out of trouble or out of jail.

French Polynesia is an overseas territory of France. A mix of French and local laws apply.

Travel advice for France

Penalties for drug offences, even small amounts, include fines and imprisonment.

Carrying or using drugs

Proof of identity

By law, you must always carry photo ID.

Australian laws

Some Australian criminal laws still apply when you’re overseas. If you break these laws, you may face prosecution in Australia.

Staying within the law and respecting customs

Dual citizenship

French Polynesia recognises dual nationals.

Dual nationals

Local customs

Dress and behaviour standards are conservative outside of Tahiti, Moorea, Bora Bora and other tourist areas.

Take care not to offend, especially outside tourist resorts.

Visits to certain sacred sites (marae) may require prior authorisation. Check with local authorities before visiting any natural or historical site.

LGBTI information

Under French law, same-sex marriage is legal. However, outside of the main tourist islands of Tahiti, Moorea and Bora Bora, you may encounter more conservative attitudes.

Advice for LGBTI travellers

Visas and border measures

Every country or territory decides who can enter or leave through its borders. For specific information about the evidence, you'll need to enter a foreign destination, check with the nearest embassy, consulate or immigration department of the destination you're entering. 

Visa conditions

Visa-free travel for short stays.

You may not need a tourist visa for visits less than 3 months. However, you may need to show proof of the following:

  • sufficient money for your stay
  • accommodation
  • means to return home or onward travel ticket
  • adequate travel or health insurance
  • the purpose of your visit

In other situations, you may need a visa.

French Polynesia is an overseas territory of France.

Entry and exit conditions can change. Contact the  Embassy of France in Canberra  or the  Consulate of France in Sydney  for up-to-date information on visa requirements.

Border Measures for French Polynesia by Air

Conditions for travel to and from French Polynesia are available in English on the websites of the  French High Commission in French Polynesia  and  Tahiti Tourisme .

Travellers flying to French Polynesia with a stopover or transit in the United States, such as from Europe, must comply with the entry requirements of the US authorities (see the  Smartraveller advice for the United States of America ).

Check with your airline or travel agent for the most up-to-date information on entry and exit regulations that apply to you prior to planning your trip.

Measures may change at short notice.

Border Measures French Polynesia by Sea

Recreational vessels must send their  maritime health declaration  to the JRCC ( [email protected] ) 48 hours before arrival in French Polynesia.

Maritime entry points in French Polynesia are: 

  • Tahiti (Papeete)
  • Moorea (Afareaitu) 
  • Huahine (Fare)
  • Raiatea (Uturoa)
  • Bora Bora (Vaitape)
  • Nuku Hiva (Taiohae)
  • Hiva Oa (Atuona)
  • Ua Pou (Hakahau)
  • Rangiroa (Tiputa)
  • Mangareva (Rikitea)
  • Tubuai (Mataura)
  • Rurutu (Moerai)
  • Raivavae (Raima)

For better management of maritime stopovers in French Polynesia, recreational vessels should provide the Polynesian Department of Maritime Affairs ( [email protected] ) with the following information:

  • final arrival/departure island
  • final arrival/departure date
  • vessel name / vessel flag
  • identity of the skipper
  • number of people on board

You should contact the  Maritime Affairs Directorate of French Polynesia (DPAM)  and the  French State Department of Maritime Affairs in French Polynesia (SAM)  for advice on processes applicable to your specific circumstances. 

Information on arriving in French Polynesia by sea, including timeframes and requirements, is available on the DPAM  website  in English, including the flyer ' Arrival in French Polynesia by sea '.

You should check with the cruise operator and local authorities on additional requirements before booking a ticket, boarding and after boarding.

Staying in French Polynesia

If you're staying in French Polynesia:

  • follow the advice of  local authorities  (French). 
  • ensure you have arrangements in place for an extended stay. 
  • keep in contact with family and friends so they know you're safe and well. 
  • French High Commission in French Polynesia  (French)
  • Health Department of French Polynesia  (French)
  • Joint Rescue Coordination Centre – JRCC  (English and French)
  • Maritime Affairs Directorate of French Polynesia- DPAM  (French)
  • Tahiti Tourisme  (English and French)
  • French Ministry for the Interior  (English and French)

Other formalities

Some goods aren't allowed in French Polynesia. Other goods require specific approvals or other formalities.

  • Biosecurity Department of French Polynesia (French)
  • High Commission of France in French Polynesia (French)

Some countries won’t let you enter unless your passport is valid for 6 months after you plan to leave that country. This can apply even if you’re just transiting or stopping over.

Some foreign governments and airlines apply the rule inconsistently. You may receive conflicting advice from different sources.

You can end up stranded if your passport is not valid for more than 6 months.

The Australian Government does not set these rules. Check your passport’s expiry date before you travel. If you’re not sure it’ll be valid for long enough, consider getting a new passport .

Lost or stolen passport

Your passport is a valuable document. It's attractive to people who may try to use your identity to commit crimes.

Some people may try to trick you into giving them your passport. Always keep it in a safe place.

If your passport is lost or stolen, tell the Australian Government as soon as possible:

  • In Australia, contact the Australian Passport Information Service .
  • If you're overseas, contact the nearest Australian embassy or consulate .

Passport with ‘X’ gender identifier 

Although Australian passports comply with international standards for sex and gender, we can’t guarantee that a passport showing 'X' in the sex field will be accepted for entry or transit by another country. Contact the nearest  embassy, high commission or consulate of your destination  before you arrive at the border to confirm if authorities will accept passports with 'X' gender markers.

  • LGBTI travellers

The local currency is the Pacific Franc (XPF — Franc Pacifique).

You can only change Australian dollars at the international airport during hours coinciding with the arrival of international flights.

You may not be able to use credit cards or find ATMs:

  • at smaller shops
  • on remote islands and atolls

Local travel

Industrial and political disputes as well as strikes can cause disruptions to essential services including transport. Monitor developments and plan as required.

To learn more about strikes and civil disputes see ' Safety '

Driving permit

You can drive in French Polynesia on a valid Australian driver's licence for up to one year after arrival.  

Road travel

Take care driving, particularly at night. Many roads are narrow and unpaved.

If you plan to drive:

  • check your insurance cover
  • learn local traffic laws and practices
  • keep your car windows up and doors locked
  • don't drink and drive
  • Road safety and driving
  • Transport Department of French Polynesia - Direction des Transports Terrestres (French) including Foreign Licences

Motorcycles

Make sure your insurance policy covers you before riding a motorbike, quad bike or similar vehicle.

Always wear a helmet.

You can hail a taxi on the street in Papeete.

You can also find a taxi at the Faa'a international airport and in Papeete at the:

  • Station de Vaima
  • Station du March é (Market)
  • Station de Vaiete

Drivers may charge for luggage.

Taxis accept payment in cash only (no card facilities available).

Many outer islands don't have taxis.

Public transport

Major centres have a limited network of minibuses (Le Truck).

Minibus services:

  • can be hailed from the side of the road
  • operate weekdays until 6pm
  • have a limited weekend service

Ferries (navettes) run between Tahiti and smaller islands.

  • Transport and getting around safely
  • Travelling by boat
  • Tahiti Taxi

Some international cruise liners visit French Polynesia.

Medical facilities on cruise ships may not meet Australian standards.

Treatment may also cost more.

Many insurance companies have refused to pay for medical evacuations to hospitals in French Polynesia. These have been mostly claims by cruise passengers with existing conditions.

If you plan to go on a cruise:

  • check the on-board medical facilities meet your needs
  • ask about the costs of medical treatment onboard
  • get the right cover for your medical conditions
  • buy cover that includes medical evacuation
  • be aware Medicare benefits may not apply during your journey
  • Going on a cruise

DFAT doesn’t provide information on the safety of individual commercial airlines or flight paths.

Check French Polynesia's air safety profile with the Aviation Safety Network.

Emergencies

Depending on what you need, contact your:

  • family and friends
  • travel agent
  • accommodation provider
  • insurance provider

Call 17 or go to the nearest police station (in Papeete) or gendarmerie station (outside of Papeete).

Always get a police report when you report a crime.

Your insurer should have a 24-hour emergency number.

Consular contacts

Read the  Consular Services Charter  for what the Australian Government can and can’t do to help you overseas.

For consular assistance, please contact the Australian Consulate-General in Papeete by phone at +68940 57 69 00 during business hours or by email at  [email protected] .

The consular assistance mailbox of the Australian Consulate-General in Papeete ( [email protected] ) is monitored regularly during our business hours (Monday to Friday, 9am to 4pm), except  public holidays observed by the Australian Consulate-General in Papeete. The consular telephone line in Papeete (+689 40 57 69 00) is staffed during our office hours Monday to Friday from 9am to 4pm. Outside of our office hours and if you require urgent consular assistance, please call the 24/7 Consular Emergency Centre in Canberra at +61 2 6261 3305.

The Australian Consulate-General in Papeete can't notarise documents. For notarial services, consider checking with the relevant Australian authorities whether there are local options such as a foreign citizen who holds a particular professional title or occupation (e.g. notary public lawyer, police officers, etc.) who may be accepted as a witness.

Australian Consulate-General Papeete

Level 2, CCISM Building

41 rue du Docteur Cassiau

Papeete, Tahiti

French Polynesia 

Phone:  +689 40 57 69 00

Website:   papeete.consulate.gov.au

Consular Assistance Email:   [email protected]

Facebook : L’Australie en Polynésie Française

Check the Consulate-General's website for further information, including details about opening hours and any temporary closures.

24-hour Consular Emergency Centre

In a consular emergency, if you can't reach the Australian Consulate-General in Papeete, contact the 24-hour Consular Emergency Centre on:

  • +61 2 6261 3305 from overseas
  • 1300 555 135 in Australia

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All the travel insurance plans that are available from our compare engine provide a VISA LETTER which is the official document that you must show to be allowed to board the plane to go to Tahiti (and upon arrival) as it the Tahiti visa requirements.

While it is enough to have it available on your phone, a hard copy can be a good back up if you can arrange it. Access to the Tahiti travel insurance visa letter varies depending on the exact company you purchase from. Regardless, if you have any issues with getting the required Tahiti visa letter document, please call us as soon as possible so we can assist you!

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French Polynesia Travel Insurance Requirements International travelers to French Polynesia have to complete an 'Digital entry form'. This digital form requires travelers to either buy Covid19 travel insurance or sign a declaration indicating their willingness to pay for medical expenses in the event of a Covid19 illness, including medical care, Quarantine or medical evacuation.

The Tahiti government is gradually opening its borders for tourists in the post covid19 environment. However the government is insisting that that all tourists have adequate Tahiti coronavirus international travel insurance so that they do not burden the country's health service.

The following US travel insurance options work well for Tahiti visa requirements for foreign visitors to Tahiti.

  • Safe Travels Outbound insurance by Trawick International is available for US citizens traveling to Tahiti with Tahiti Covid insurance coverage.
  • Safe Travels International insurance by Trawick International works well for Non-US citizens visiting Chile and provides covid19 insurance coverage.
  • Travel Medical Plus Insurance offered by Seven Corners has covid health insurance for visitors to Chile. The Sevencorners coronavirus travel insurance treatment benefit is available for COVID-19 (the disease); SARS-Cov-2 (the virus); and any mutation or variation of SARS-CoV-2.
  • Diplomat Long term Insurance by Global Underwriters. The Diplomat Long Term travel insurance offers coverage for covid-19 as a new sickness and is available for both US and Non US citizens. It must be bought for a minimum of 3 months and insures up to 1 Million Dollars.
  • Atlas International Insurance by WorldTrips offers Covid travel insurance coverage as a new sickness.
  • Patriot International Lite Insurance and Patriot Platinum insurance from International Medical Group (IMG) offers coverage for Covid19 as any other Illness or Injury.

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  • Provides minimum coverage of $3,000 for potential or extended quarantine lodging expenses due to Covid19.
  • Provides guaranteed travel insurance for Covid19 for medical expenses of at least USD $50,000.
  • Covid-19 is covered as any other sickness
  • Safe Travels Voyager plan's trip delay benefit can be upgraded.
  • The base benefit is $3,000 (which is $250 per day). Traveler’s can choose $4000 ($300 per day) or $7000 ($500 per day).
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  • Provides minimum coverage of $2,000 for potential or extended quarantine lodging expenses due to Covid19.
  • Covid-19 is covered as any other sickness.
  • Covid Quarantine Benefit: Coverage for accommodations due to a covered Trip Delay $2,000/$150 per person per day (6 hours or more) is included in the basic coverage.
  • Optional Quarantine Benefit Upgrade at additional price Trip Delay Max Upgrade - including Accommodations (6 Hours or more) $4000 ($300/day) or $7000 ($500 per day)
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  • Provides minimum coverage of $1,000 for potential or extended quarantine lodging expenses due to Covid19.
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  • Atlas insurance offers $50 per day for each day that travelers are quarantined abroad for a maximum of 10 days.
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US travelers can either buy US Covid quarantine coverage trip insurance (includes coverage for cost of the trip), or Covid quarantine travel health insurance (insures only the health of the traveler and is cheaper than trip insurance).

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  • Deductible options from $0 to $2,500
  • Policy Maximum from $50,000 to $2,000,000
  • Renewable upto 24 continuous months
  • Covers COVID-19/SARS-CoV-2 as any other Illness or Injury.
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  • Deductible options from $0 to $25,000
  • Policy Maximum from $1,000,000 to $8,000,000
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  • Available up to 365 days
  • Offers maximum coverage up to $2,000,000
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  • Plan maximum options available up to $130,000 for medical expenses
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  • Deductible options from $0 to $1,000
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  • Offers emergency medical evacuation coverage up to $500,000
  • Offers coverage for travelling outside your home country
  • It includes coverage for Covid-19 is covered as any other illness under the medical expense maximum.
  • Testing for Covid-19 will only be covered if deemed medically necessary by a physician. The antibody test and prescreening test are not covered, as they are not medically necessary. Maximum age for plan eligibility is 64.

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  • Travel SE Covid Quarantine Benefit : Travel SE plan offers Coverage for accommodations due to a covered Trip Delay $2,000/$125 per person per day is included in the basic coverage.
  • Travel LX Covid Quarantine Benefit : Travel LX plan offers Coverage for accommodations due to a covered Trip Delay $2,500/$250 per person per day is included in the basic coverage.
  • Inexpensive coverage for trip cancellation & interruption
  • Travel Lite Covid Quarantine Benefit : Travel Lite plan offers Coverage for accommodations due to a covered Trip Delay $500/$125 per person per day is included in the basic coverage.
  • Trip Cancellation: Up to 100% of Trip Cost Insured
  • Up to 100% of Trip Cost Insured
  • It covers Trip Cancellation coverage from $150 to $10,000.
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  • Maximum Trip Length 90 Days
  • Offered by Trawick International and is highly rated.
  • You can add a "Cancel for Any Reason" waiver onto the plan.
  • It can cover trips up to 90 days long.
  • Cancellation of policy must be purchased within 10 days of the initial trip deposit date.
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  • Trip Cancellation: Plus - $100,000 Max
  • Trip Cancellation: Elite - $100,000 Max
  • Trip Cancellation: 100% of trip cost up to $30,000
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  • Trip Cancellation: Up to a Maximum of $50,000. ($30,000 for travellers above 80 years)
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  • The GlobeHopper Senior plan is available either as the GlobeHopper Single-Trip plan for single trips with coverage from 5 days to 365 days
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  • It offers coverage for medical and evacuation expenses for short trips.
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  • Covers non US Citizens travelling multiple times annually outside their home country
  • Trekker Essential Insurance offers maximum coverage of $50,000 for sickness and accidents.
  • Available for both US and Non US citizens up to 75 years
  • Maximum trip length is 30 or 45 days per trip
  • Available for US residents only up to age 81 years
  • Maximum trip length is 30 days per trip
  • Voyager Annual (offered by USI Travel Insure) covers US citizens in and out of the US at least 100 miles away from home.
  • It does not cover trip cancellation but can be used for 90 days at a time within a year and is great for frequent travelers.
  • Take an unlimited number of Covered Trips during the 364 day Policy period
  • Covers domestic and international trips - up to 90 days each
  • Offers two plan levels namely Silver and Gold offer options for different needs and budgets
  • Provides coverage for Emergency Accident and Sickness, Emergency Medical Evacuation, Baggage & Personal Effects, Baggage Delay, and Accidental Death and Dismemberment.
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01.  what is the cheapest international travel health insurance.

The cheapest international travel insurance is to buy a fixed benefits insurance plan (with fixed coverage for different medical situations) as opposed to a comprehensive travel insurance plan. The cost of international travel insurance is also cheaper for coverage outside the United States.

However neither of these may be appropriate to your situation. To help travelers make an informed decision, we have developed our travel health insurance compare tool which displays the most appropriate travel insurance plan for your needs based on your age, travel destination and maximum medical coverage.

02.  Is it too late to buy Tahiti travel insurance?

It's NEVER too late to buy Tahiti travel insurance unless the traveler is already sick or injured. As long as the traveler is healthy, you can purchase an international travel insurance plan to get coverage for future accident or illness. There are a few policies for coverage in the US which have time limits on when you can purchase them since your latest arrival to the US. However, there are other companies who do not mind how long you have been in the country, Find the best time to buy travel insurance

03.  Do I need travel insurance for Tahiti? Is medical insurance needed for travel to Tahiti?

Yes, Tahiti travel insurance is required for travel to Tahiti in the post covid19 world. When Tahiti opened its skies to international travel, the government is making travel health insurance to cover Covid19 a mandatory requirements.

In any event, since US domestic health insurance provides little coverage in Tahiti, and the relatively low cost of travel insurance for Tahiti, it is important for international travelers to buy good Covid19 travel insurance for Tahiti.

04.  What does visitors medical insurance cover?

A visitors health insurance plan covers:

  • Any new sickness or injury that occurs during the trip after the start of the policy.
  • Accidents or illness occurred during the trip
  • Medical emergencies and medical evacuation
  • Cover for hospital treatment, doctor expenses and prescribed drugs
  • Some plans cover acute onset of pre-existing conditions
  • Dental emergencies (again offered by some insurance plans)

05.  What does the visitor health insurance not cover?

  • Preventive care like routine health checks, physical examinations, inoculation, vaccination
  • Regular treatment for pre-existing conditions
  • Maternity coverage if conception occurs before purchase of visitor health insurance

06.  What are the different types of visitor insurance plans?

There are broadly two types of visitors health insurance that a traveler can choose based on their travel requirements.

Fixed benefit travel insurance coverage A fixed benefit insurance plan is a basic plan with lower benefits and lower premiums. These covers offer basic standard medical coverage and stay in case unforeseen medical or travel events occur while traveling away from home country. There are few plans that cover acute onset of pre-existing conditions up to a certain limit.

Comprehensive travel insurance coverage Comprehensive travel insurance offers exhaustive coverage but are more expensive when compared to the fixed benefit plans. Most of the comprehensive plans offer coverage for acute onset of pre-existing conditions. The insured can visit doctors within their PPO network to get cashless services. There are many US insurance providers who offer good comprehensive visitors health insurance plans that fits the requirement of the traveler.

07.  How does find the best travel insurance for USA? How to find the best international travel health insurance?

There are different factors for buying best health insurance for USA visitors. Visitors should compare fixed benefits and comprehensive visitor insurance plans. Foreign visitors to USA travel insurance customers should understand the concepts of deductibles and co-insurance and Pre-existing conditions travel health insurance. A prudent and well informed traveler will make the correct choice while buying tourist insurance in USA for his or her unique needs.

There are many international US travel health insurance plans for coverage both in the USA as well as around the world. Given the several international travel insurance options, it can be confusing to find the best health insurance for international travel. What is very useful in making this decision is to compare US visitor travel insurance available on American Visitor Insurance.

The compare US travel insurance tool allows travelers compare prices as well as coverage benefits in an objective manner. The traveler can change relevant factors like the medical maximum coverage and the deductible and coverage for pre-existing ailments or hazardous sports. After finding the best travel insurance for your needs, travelers can buy it by completing an online application and paying using a credit card. One completing the purchase the travel insurance plan is emailed to the customer.

08.  Why is travel insurance for USA so expensive?

There is no denying that travel insurance to USA is unfortunately very expensive. The main reason for this is simply because the cost of healthcare in the USA is very expensive and the travel insurance USA costs are directly related to the healthcare costs. One more factor for some USA travel insurance plans to be very expensive is that there are specially designed travel insurance for USA plans available for older travelers, with higher medical coverage as well as some plans with coverage for pre-existing ailments.

09.  What are the factors to consider for travel health insurance to USA?

The best travel insurance for USA depends these factors:

  • The coverage for accident and sickness related medical expenses
  • The coverage for medical and evacuation expenses
  • The coverage for pre-existing conditions
  • The deductible and co-payment options
  • The network of hospitals and providers
  • The customer service and claim process

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1.   Atlas America offered by WorldTrips is considered one of the best travel insurance options offers coverage up to $2,000,000. This plan offers coverage for Hospitalization, Prescription drugs, Trip cancellation, Trip Interruption, covid19,Travel delay and Evacuation and much more!. This also offers coverage for acute onset of pre-existing conditions up to 79 years.

2.   Patriot America Plus Insurance is another best travel insurance for visiting the USA offers coverage up to $1,000,000. It offers comprehensive medical insurance for non US citizens traveling individually or in groups to the USA. This also offers optional riders provide additional coverage for a minimal charge. This also offers coverage for acute onset of pre-existing conditions up to 70 years.

3.   Visitor Secure insurance is fixed benefits plan and an affordable scheduled benefit plan for visitors to USA. It offers coverage up to chosen plan maximum for acute onset of pre-existing conditions up to 70 years. This plan covers Inpatient and Outpatient treatment facilities and price varies between the types of plans.

4.   Safe Travels USA Comprehensive offers excellent medical coverage for Non-US Citizens and Non-US Residents while visiting the USA. This includes coverage for acute onset of pre-existing conditions, well doctor visit, emergency medical evacuation, repatriation and security evacuation benefits. This plan offers coverage up to $1,000,000.

5.   Safe Travels USA is a cheap travel medical insurance plan that covers Non-US Citizens and Non-US Residents while visiting the USA. It offers comprehensive US Covid19 insurance coverage for illness and accident and offer a Well Doctor Visit which pays up to $125.Coevrs Unexpected Recurrence of a pre-existing conditions. This plan offers coverage up to $1,000,000.

6.   Travel Medical Insurance from seven corners offers coverage for non-U.S. Residents and non-U.S. Citizens while traveling outside of your Home Country. This comprehensive insurance starts from $50,000 and provides up to $5,000,000. For people above age 80 years, they get a policy maximum of $10,000. This offers acute onset of pre-existing conditions up to 79 years and Adventure Activities up to medical maximum.

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  • The plan is available for individuals traveling outside their country of residence and traveling to the US, Mexico, or Canada.
  • This plan covers pre existing conditions for age 69 and below up to $25,000 and for ages 70 and above it covers up to $20,000 with deductible up to $1,500.

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  • Covers acute onset of pre-existing conditions till maximum limit (up to 79 years).

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  • This plan have 24 months waiting period for pre-existing conditions.

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  • This plan is available for non U.S. residents and non U.S. citizens, traveling to the USA or USA and then other countries.
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  • For ages 14 days to 89 years.
  • Coverage for minimum 5 days to maximum up to 364 days.

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  • For the acute onset of pre-existing condition coverage with Cardiac Condition and/or Stroke for age range of 14 days to 69 years, $50,000 coverage is available and for age range of 70 to 79 years, $5000 coverage is available.Other than Cardiac Condition and/or Stroke it covers for age range of 14 days to 69 years, $75,000 coverage is available and for age range of 70 to 79 years, $7,500 coverage is available
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  • Minimum Enrolment should be 30 days.

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  • This plan covers pre existing condition for age 69 and below up to $25,000 and for ages 70 and above it covers up to $20,000 with deductible up to $1,500.
  • The plan is available for individuals traveling outside their country of residence and traveling to the US, Mexico or Canada.
  • Covers acute onset of pre-existing conditions up to chosen maximum limit (aged up to 79 years).
  • This plan is available to both Non-US citizens and US citizens traveling outside their home country.
  • Covers acute onset of pre-existing conditions up to chosen maximum limit (aged up to 89 years).
  • Available for non U.S. residents and non U.S. citizens, traveling to the USA or USA and then other countries.

Safe Travel USA

  • Covers Up to $1,000 for sudden, unexpected recurrence of a Pre-existing Condition
  • This plan is not available to any individual who has been residing within the United States for more than 365 days prior to their Effective Date.

Safe Travel USA Cost Saver

  • Covers unexpected recurrence of a pre-existing medical conditions up to $1000
  • This plan is not available to any individual who has been residing within the United States for more than 365 days prior to their Effective Date

Travel Medical Basic

  • The policy maximum for this comprehensive insurance starts from $50K and provides up to $5M. For people above age 80 years, they get a policy maximum of $10K
  • Acute onset of pre-exisitng conditions are available for Worldwide including US - $5,000 up to 65 years; $2,500 for 65 to 79 years and Worldwide excluding US - $25K up to 65 years; $5K for 65 to 79 years.

INF Elite plan

  • This plan offers full pre existing condition coverage.
  • Elite plan covers pre-existing condition coverage up to $25K, $30K, $40,000, or $50K subject to deductibles of $1.5K, $2K, $2.5K, $5K, or $10K for age 0 to 69 years.
  • Policy maximum $75,000 covers pre-existing condition coverage up to $20,000 maximum with deductible $1,500 for age 70 to 99 years.

INF Elite Plus plan

  • Elite Plus plan with policy maximum $150K covers pre-existing condition coverage up to $25K maximum with deductible $1,500 for age 0 to 69 years.
  • Policy maximum $75K covers pre-existing condition coverage up to $20K maximum with deductible $1,500 for age 70 to 99 years.

INF Elite 90 plan

  • This plan covers 90% of eligible medical expenses.
  • Elite 90 plan covers pre-existing condition coverage up to $25K, $30K, $40,000, or $50K subject to deductibles of $1.5K, $2K, $2.5K, $5K, or $10K for age 0 to 69 years.
  • Acute onset of pre-existing condition coverage for Worldwide including US with Cardiac Condition and/or Stroke - $50K up to 69 years; $5K for 70 to 79 years.Other than Cardiac Condition and/or Stroke - $75K up to 64 years; $7.5K for 65 to 79 years.
  • For Worldwide excluding US - $50K up to 64 years; $10K for 65 to 79 years.
  • This plan is renewable for a maximum of 2 years unless there is a break in the coverage.
  • It is an affordable plan for visitors visiting the US.

INF Premier plan

  • This fixed plan from INF provides full pre existing condition coverage which includes doctor appointments, blood tests, specialty care, urgent care visits and hospital stays.
  • Covers full pre-existing conditions up to 99 years.
  • Safe Travels Elite Covid insurance covers coronavirus illness.
  • This fixed plan Covers preventive & maintenance care.
  • Premier Plus plan provides policy maximum $300,000 covers pre-existing condition maximum of $50,000/$100,000 with deductible $1,000/$5,000 for age 0 to 69 years.
  • Visit USA Insurance is an excellent medical insurance for tourists and holiday travelers, parents of students studying in the United States, new immigrants and visiting scholars in the USA.

Senior Citizen travel insurance for above 60 years

  • The best travel health insurance for 60 year old travelling to the US is Atlas America .
  • With the best travel insurance plans for people under 70 years, you get covered up to policy maximum for acute onset of pre-existing conditions for people up to age 70.

Atlas Premium

  • Atlas Premium is another version of this plan with higher coverage available for some of the benefits as compared to Atlas America.
  • You can compare Atlas Travel insurance plans .
  • This plan provides coverage up to $250,000 for 70 to 79 year old travelers.
  • Travel Medical Basic offers coverage up to $5,000 for acute onset of pre-existing condition in including USA and $25,000 for exclusing USA till 65 years.

Travel Medical USA insurance

  • The Travel Medical USA plans ( Travel Medical USA Visitor Basic , Travel Medical USA Visitor Choice ) cover acute onset of pre-existing conditions for people up to age 79.
  • Travel Medical Choice Coverage for non-U.S. Residents and non-U.S. Citizens while traveling outside of Your Home Country.
  • The age availability is 14 days to 80+years.
  • Covers acute onset of pre existing conditions up to the age of 79.
  • Patriot America Plus Plan offer coverage upto choosen plan maximum for travelers under 70 years. This is a comprehensive plan from IMG and is is similar to the Patriot America Lite with the unique difference in the benefit that covers acute onset of pre existing conditions up to the age of 70
  • US citizens and Non US citizens living abroad can buy this plan for visiting the US for short while.
  • Visitors Protect Plan offer maximum limits from $50,000 to $250,000.
  • Covers medical evacuation, emergency reunion, repatriation of remains, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, etc.

Patriot Platinum

  • Patriot Platinum Plan covers acute onset of pre existing condition up to the age of 70 for up to $1,000,000. $25,000 maximum limit for medical evacuation.
  • This is a comprehensive plan and is the plan with excellent coverage.
  • This plan covers all pre existing conditions including blood tess, doctor appointments, specialist care...for US and NON US citizens coming to the US, which is unheard of, when it comes to visitor insurance plans.
  • Elite plan covers pre-existing condition coverage up to $25,000, $30,000, $40,000, or $50,000 subject to deductibles of $1,500, $2,000, $2,500, $5,000, or $10,000 for age 0 to 69 years
  • This plan need to be purchased for a minimum of 3 months.
  • This is a comprehensive plan with full pre existing condition coverage which is unique. This includes doctor appointments, blood tests and lab, specialist care, urgent care visits and hospital stays are covered for pre existing condition
  • Pre-existing complications from covid-19 covered
  • This fixed plan from provides full pre existing condition coverage.
  • In-patient, out-patient, specialist care covered for pre-existing.
  • Minimum purchase of 90 days is required for this plan.
  • This is another comprehensive plan from INF.
  • Elite Plus plan with policy maximum $150,000 covers pre-existing condition coverage up to $25,000 maximum with deductible $1,500 for age 0 to 69 years .

Older traveler medical insurance for above 70 years

Safe travels usa comprehensive.

  • Safe Travels USA Comprehensive is a very popular option for coverage of acute onset of pre-existing condition for people above 70.
  • For the age of 65 and above this plan however provides a policy maximum of $50,000 only.
  • Atlas America plans from WorldTrips have upgraded their benefits for acute onset of pre-existing conditions up to age 80.
  • There is also a higher policy maximum option available for people above 70 up to the age of 79.
  • Atlas Premium plans from WorldTrips have upgraded their benefits for acute onset of pre-existing conditions up to age 80.
  • The highest maximum that can be purchased for a comprehensive plan is Patriot Platinum which offers pre-existing condition coverage up to $2,500 for any condition.
  • Travelers must be at least 14 days old and under 99 years to be covered by this plan.
  • Offers coverage from 90 days to 12 months.
  • This plan covers pre existing conditions for ages 70 and above it covers up to $20,000 with deductible up to $1,500.
  • Visitors Care which offer limited coverage of $2,500. Visitors care insurance offers coverage for acute onset of pre-existing conditions with sublimits up to chosen plan maximum.
  • INF Elite plan This plan provides a maximum of $20,000 for people over 70 up to the age of 99 for coverage of pre existing conditions.
  • This plan is definitely the most suitable for people with pre existing condition as it is the full pre existing coverage plan.
  • INF Elite 90 plan This plan provides a maximum of $20,000 for people over 70 up to the age of 99 for coverage of pre existing conditions.
  • Pre-existing complications from covid-19 covered.
  • Covers 90% of elgibile medical expenses and minimum purchase of 90 days is required for this plan.
  • INF Safe Traveler USA plan This plan provides a policy maximum of $75,000 for people over 70 up to the age of 99.
  • This plan does not cover pre existing conditions including acute onset of pre existing conditions.

Senior Citizen travel insurance for above 80 years

  • INF Safe Traveler USA 90 This plan provides a policy maximum of $75,000 for people over 70 up to the age of 99.
  • Covers 90% of elgibile medical expenses and minimum purchase of 30 days is required for this plan.
  • INF Safe Traveler USA plan plan provides a policy maximum of $75,000 for people over 70 up to the age of 99.
  • This plan covers Urinary Tract infection for older travelers above 80 years.
  • For age 70 to 99 years for policy maximum $100,000 covers pre-existing condition maximum of $15,000/$25,000 with deductible $1,000/$5,000.
  • The Safe Travels USA Comprehensive is also very useful for this age group as it provides a policy maximum of $50,000 and provides coverage for acute onset of pre-existing conditions for $25,000 and $15,000 for heart related pre-existing condition.
  • Travel medical insurance plan covers Covid-19 as any other illness.

Safe Travels USA Cost Saver

  • Non-US citizens and Non-US residents traveling outside their home country but not to the United States. This includes emergency medical evacuation, repatriation and security evacuation benefits.
  • It is ideal for foreign residents visiting USA and then other countries worldwide. Travelers on transit visa in US can also purchase this plan.

Safe Travels USA

  • This Policy provides coverage to non-US citizens who reside outside the USA and are traveling outside of their Home Country to visit solely the United States, or to visit a combination of the United States and other countries worldwide.
  • This Policy is not available to green card holders in the USA. This Policy is not available to anyone age 90 or above.

Safe Travels Elite Diamond

  • This plan is available for people traveling to the USA and are not US Citizens, US Residents or Greencard Holders.
  • Available for individuals traveling outside their country of residence and traveling to the US, Mexico, or Canada.
  • It is available for travelers of ages 14 days to 99 years
  • Travel Medical USA Visitor Basic insurance and Travel Medical USA Visitor Choice insurance with a higher deductible and up to $100,000 maximum.
  • Travel Medical USA Visitor Choice is meant for immigrants to the US with or without green cards renewable up to 3 years, it is also available for any legal visitors to our lovely country.
  • Senior Travelers above 90 years are also eligible to buy the Travel Medical USA Visitor Basic and Travel Medical USA Visitor Choice insurance.

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At American Visitor insurance we offer immigrant health insurance plans which work well for prospective new US immigrants. After buying this immigrant medical insurance, customers will immediately receive the health insurance policy document by email. Customers can use this immigrant insurance document as proof of US health insurance while applying for the Immigrant visa. Given this rule as well as the very high cost of healthcare in the US, it is strongly recommended to buy medical insurance for new US immigrants.

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US citizens who want to stay in Poland or in any of the 25 Schengen countries for more than 90 days in a 180 day period need a Long Stay Visa. One of the requirements for this visa is proof of medical insurance with medical expenses coverage up to €30,000 (or the equivalent in US dollars) which is valid during the whole stay in the Schengen countries.

The insurance company should provide a visa letter stating coverage amounts for medical expenses, emergency medical evacuation and repatriation while in Europe (or 'unlimited' if there is no limit of coverage).

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Age of the traveler.

The cost of travel insurance is directly proportional to the age of the traveler. The older the traveler and greater will be the cost of the visitors health insurance.

Type of travel insurance

Comprehensive travel insurance which provide exhaustive coverage are more expensive than fixed benefit travel insurance.

Medical maximum coverage and deductible options

The price of travel health insurance is directly dependant on the maximum medical coverage and inversely dependant on the deductible of the plan chosen.

Region of coverage

Travel insurance depends on the coverage region. The cost for visitor health insurance for the United States is most expensive.

Duration of travel insurance

The longer the duration of visitor medical insurance required, the higher will be the cost.

Any add on benefits

Additional add-on benefits like adventure sports coverage will increase the cost of coverage.

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Step 1: finding all available us travel insurance plans.

Complete the travel insurance quote request form by providing details of the traveler & insurance requirements.

Step 2: Compare different travel health insurance options

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Step 3: Buy the travel insurance you like best and review documents

Buy the plan that fits your requirements and budget best by using a credit card and completing the online application.

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Travel insurance for Tahiti residents visiting Schengen countries in Europe

The European consulates that are part of the Schengen treaty (Spain, France, Italy, Germany, ....) insist on adequate travel medical insurance for Tahiti nationals who are visiting any of the Schengen countries. Nationalities who require Schengen visa.

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  • A repatriation benefit.
  • An emergency medical evacuation benefit.

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French Polynesia Travel Insurance

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French Polynesia is a French overseas territory that enjoys a high degree of autonomy. It comprises five archipelagos or types of islands (Society, Tuamotu, Marquesas, Gambier and Australs). French Polynesia, famous for its stunning beaches and resorts, is spread over 5.3 million square kilometres. The islands of French Polynesia are located in the middle of the South Pacific Ocean, halfway between Australia and California.

French Polynesia's main island is Tahiti which falls under the Society Island group. It comprises around 121 islands and atolls. The total land area of French Polynesia is 3,521 square kilometres, with a population of 278,786. Among its 121 islands and atolls, 75 were inhabited, with Tahiti being the most populous island. Around 69% of the French Polynesian population lives in Tahiti. Citizens of French Polynesia are considered French and have a right to live anywhere in France. They can even exercise their voting rights in French local and national elections.

So, if you wish to slow down your fast-paced city life and experience a laid-back island culture, consider a trip to French Polynesia. Lush-green landscapes, sparkling crystal-clear water, beautiful turquoise lagoons, and much more make for the picturesque and relaxed getaway you have always wanted. But, before you take off, ensure you have adequate travel insurance to take care of any unexpected accidents or incidents. Although buying travel insurance can be tricky, we recommend you compare travel insurance plans and choose the right one based on your needs and budget.

Tata AIG offers specialised travel insurance plans to make your holiday memorable. Our pocket-friendly insurance plans, starting at just ₹40.82 per day, come with need-based features and excellent customer support.

French Polynesia Travel Insurance from India

Buying travel insurance is not mandatory for travelling to French Polynesia. However, having one in place is always a good idea. We recommend an adequate travel policy, irrespective of the location you travel to. Generally, the medical expenses in the country are high, which can derail your vacation. Thus, we recommend you invest in a reasonable and adequate insurance plan for a stress-free trip.

Selecting an overseas insurance plan that fits your needs and budget may be difficult. The first step is to assess your health, have a closer look at what you are looking for, and then look for different plans. You can even compare plans to make a better decision. Many travellers now opt for comprehensive plans as they provide multiple coverage and benefits under a single plan.

Why Do You Need Travel Health Insurance for French Polynesia

French Polynesia is one of the hidden gems in tropical destinations. The pristine beaches, beautiful marine life, the world's best diving spots, and unmatched and unexplored natural beauty with fascinating culture make it one of the most beautiful tropical destinations you must visit. However, any unexpected illness or accident can ruin your dream vacation. While the situation cannot be reversed and would remain emotionally draining, having financial backing would help in more ways than one. You can thus save yourself from such a financial drain by purchasing travel medical insurance for French Polynesia.

  • Your trip to French Polynesia can be the trip of a lifetime and may require a substantial financial investment. An international travel insurance plan is designed specifically to cater the long-haul trip that can protect your prepaid expenses and personal health. In this manner, it helps you protect your travel investment.
  • Additionally, if you need to cancel your trip or curtail it due to a medical emergency, your travel policy can protect the non-refundable trip expenses. For example, it can cover the money spent on a vacation or cruise.
  • Since you have planned an island trip, knowing the best times to visit and the weather conditions is crucial. However, even after proper research, natural calamities like hurricanes, cyclones and tsunamis are common. Many insurance policies do cover natural disasters. Your overseas insurance can protect you and get you back to your home country if you get stuck in a natural disaster.
  • Countries may have eased COVID-19 regulations and have gotten back to normal; however, it would be best to get covered for COVID-19.

Benefits of Purchasing a Tata AIG Travel Insurance Plan for Your French Polynesia Trip

Travelling to French Polynesia from India can be both rewarding and challenging. However, as a conscious traveller, you must purchase a travel policy for your international trip. We list a few reasons you should consider buying an International Travel Insurance Plan from Tata AIG.

Medical cover: One of the main reasons people buy travel insurance is that it covers medical emergencies. You cannot simply know when you can encounter an accident or fall sick. Our policy can help you during this difficult time by covering the cost of medical treatment on your vacation. Not just that, our policy also provides coverage for emergency medical evacuation and repatriation of the insured's remains.

Baggage cover: Losing your baggage during your trip can be worrying. If you lose it at the beginning of the journey, it can even be worse as you might have to spend a lot of time trying to retrieve the baggage, and your plan can go for a toss. Tata AIG French Polynesia Travel Insurance Plan offers baggage coverage which can help you provide financial help in buying essential personal items or reimburse the cost of lost baggage.

Personal liability cover: Third-party liability in an unknown country can be troublesome. If, unfortunately, you get involved in an accident, causing harm to a third party or damaging their property, personal liability coverage can come to your rescue.

Travel assistance: Exploring new places is excellent, but having reliable aid, especially during a crisis, is even better. If you need assistance or help concerning the medical requirement or applying for a fresh passport if lost, do not worry, as our experienced personnel are available at your service.

Other benefits:

At affordable rates, you can now buy Travel health insurance for French Polynesia from Tata AIG. The premium starts at ₹ 40.82 per day*.

Comparing, buying and renewing the policy is now at your fingertips. In addition, the online mode of purchase makes the process hassle-free and paperless.

No pre-policy health check-up is required as you can get the policy almost instantly.

The premium you pay for your travel policy is INR, and the insurance coverage is USD.

Safety and Precautionary Measures to Undertake while Travelling to French Polynesia from India

French Polynesia is considered a paradise of an archipelago. The scenic views, mystic lagoons, and peaceful atmosphere attract tourists annually. These islands are rightly the preferred destination for many honeymoon couples and people looking for a relaxing vacation. The main reason is the level of safety it offers.

French Polynesia is very much safe, and you can exercise some standard safety precautions that you typically do for any other destination.

  • Violent crime towards tourists is unheard of in the region. However, petty crimes like pickpocketing and drink spiking occur. Ensure you take care of your belongings and don't leave your food or drink unattended.
  • Instances of strikes or industrial disputes can lead to unrest, avoiding being part of large public gatherings.
  • The islands are prone to natural disasters, so take utmost care and check with the local authority for updates. The government also runs emergency phone services during times of distress.
  • Insect-borne diseases like dengue or chikungunya and filariasis are common. Therefore, ensure your accommodation is clean, disinfected and insect-proof and use insect-repellent.
  • Medical facilities in Papeete (the capital of French Polynesia) are good but very expensive. However, the facilities may just be basic if you are on remote islands. Therefore, we recommend you purchase travel insurance that covers medical evacuation.
  • It is mandatory to always carry photo identification with you.
  • Keep your passport handy and make electronic copies of all your documents.

French Polynesia Visa and Entry Requirements

All travellers to French Polynesia must obtain all necessary documents, visas, and special permits for entry purposes. They must comply with all local and national legalities mandated by nationality, country of origin, final destination and transit conditions.

Indian citizens are required to have a visa for travelling to French Polynesia. A tourist visa is granted to an Indian national whose sole objective of visiting the country is for tourism purposes like sightseeing, recreation, or casual visits to family or friends.

In addition, you must check the validity of all your travel documents to travel without any hiccups. Since you need a tourist visit to visit the place, consider visa processing time before you book your airline tickets and accommodation.

French Polynesia Travel Documents for Indian Nationals

Below is the document checklist for French Polynesia tourist visa requirements for Indian nationals:

  • Fully completed and duly signed French Polynesian tourist visa application form
  • Original passport with a minimum validity of 6 months
  • Passport-size photographs as per the required specifications
  • Latest bank account statement
  • Proof of airline ticket reservation for French Polynesia
  • Confirmation of hotel reservation or accommodation for French Polynesia

Steps to follow to process your French Polynesia tourist visa :

Step 1: Gather all the documents required for obtaining a visa. Step 2: Check the validity of your passport; that is, it should be valid for at least six months. Step 3: Fill out the visa application form, submit it along with the documents and make payment. Step 4: After the visa is approved, you will receive a visa sticker in your passport, and the same shall be intimated to you via email. Step 5: Upon arrival in French Polynesia, you will receive a visa stamp on your passpo

Best Places to Visit and Top Things to Do in French Polynesia

With around 120 tropical islands to explore, French Polynesia offers a treat to your eyes and soul. The mesmerising beauty of the island and the atmosphere with rich marine life makes it close to paradise on earth. You can do plenty of things apart from just relaxing on the beaches. Be it snorkelling or diving, spotting dolphins in the blue lagoons, hiking to the hidden waterfalls, or simply experiencing the island life.

  • Mo'orea – Swim with whales

Yes, you heard it right! French Polynesia has a lot to offer, but swimming with humpback whales is undoubtedly one of its major highlights. Between July and November, these giant creatures visit the islands of Mo'orea, and many local companies offer a chance to spend time swimming with the whales. And, if you are lucky, you can even hear them sing!

  • Huahine - Go for an island road trip

If road trips are your favourite, you can rent a car and explore the island of Huahine. This island offers several sightseeing spots including archaeological sites, beaches and snorkel spots, scenic views and vanilla farms. One of this island's highlights is seeing the sacred blue-eyed eels.

  • The Marquesas – Experience their culture and artistry

The islands of the Marquesas are famous for French Polynesian tattoos and artistry. You can buy authentic souvenirs from the local market ranging from seed necklaces, carved bone earrings, wooden carvings in traditional designs etc.

  • The Tuamotus – Indulge in scuba diving

There are mainly three islands in the Tuamotus island chain to go scuba diving. However, all three islands offer something different.

The Rangiroa island has a pod of about 30 dolphins that swim and play in the area year-round.

Fakarava island has around 250-700 grey sharks, with the shark wall being a fantastic sight to see.

Tikehau is called the fishiest atoll in the world. You can see schools of colourful fish, puffer fish, and white-tip reef sharks.

Visit ancient Polynesian temples.

The islands of French Polynesia have an immense ancient history. If temples and relics from the ancient past interest you, you should visit Marae Taputapuatea on the island of Raiatea. This place has been newly named among UNESCO World Heritage Sites.

  • Luxury escape

Bora Bora, one of the world's most famous and luxurious islands, is home to breathtaking overwater bungalows. The island offers camera-worthy views with some expensive resorts for a luxurious escapade. Did you know? Three Californians first invented the iconic overwater bungalows in French Polynesia in 1963.

Indian Embassy/Consulate in French Polynesia

India does not have an embassy or consulate in French Polynesia as of February 2023. The Embassy of India in Fiji is concurrently accredited to French Polynesia.

French Polynesia: Fast Facts

French Polynesia is an overseas country and collectivity of France.

All the information mentioned above is well-researched and sourced from reliable sources. Since this information is subject to change, it is advisable to check the latest travel guidelines and other location-specific information before planning a trip to any location.

*Subject to change based on the nature and extent of the coverage.

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1. do indian citizens need a visa to visit french polynesia.

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Yes, Indian citizens must have a tourist visa to visit French Polynesia.

2. Is French Polynesia an expensive country?

French Polynesia is a dreamy destination and also one of the expensive ones. In fact, as per reports, it is ranked as the 3rd most expensive country. Thus, you should set a budget before starting this memorable trip.

3. What is the French Polynesia trip cost from India?

Your trip cost depends on the type of hotel you book, the location you wish to stay at, the places you would like to visit, and the activities you are interested in performing. Since the destination has carved its niche as luxurious, the cost of living here is relatively higher.

As per the expenses of the past traveller, you can expect to spend around F14,620 ($133) per day in French Polynesia. On average, you can spend F4,223 ($38) on meals in a day and F4,777 ($43) on transportation. The average hotel price in French Polynesia is F14,686 ($133) for a day. Thus, an average one-week trip for two persons can cost you F204,677 ($1,857).

Note: The above prices are based on the past expenses of other travellers for budget-friendly travel.

4. What is the best time of year to visit French Polynesia?

The best time to visit French Polynesia is between the months of June to September. During this period, the weather is dry, and the temperatures aren't too warm.

5. What is the difference between Tahiti and French Polynesia?

Tahiti is part of French Polynesia. French Polynesia has five island groups; Tahiti is one of the main islands under the Society Island group.

6. Which currency is used in French Polynesia?

The official currency of French Polynesia is CFP Franc. The currency denominations available are 1, 2, 5, 10, 20, 50 and 100 coins. They also have 500, 1,000, 5,000 and 10,000 bills. All legal currencies, including international credit cards and travellers' cheques, are accepted in the country. However, a commission is usually charged to exchange them.

7. What are French Polynesian travel insurance requirements for an Indian national?

It is not mandatory to have travel insurance while travelling to French Polynesia. However, it is always advisable to have one in place before you head out.

8. How to buy a travel medical insurance policy online from Tata AIG for French Polynesia?

You can buy travel health insurance online from Tata AIG with just a few clicks:

Step 1: Visit our International Travel Insurance page Step 2: Mention the travelling dates (date of departure and date of return) Step 3: List the number of travellers, yourself, your spouse, children, etc. Step 4: Choose a plan as per your need and budget Step 5: Share additional details, like your passport number, contact details, etc. Step 6: Make payment We will share your policy details on your registered email address.

9. What is the travel health insurance cost for French Polynesia?

Mainly five factors determine the cost or the premium of a travel insurance policy. These are:

  • Place of travel
  • Duration of the travel
  • Age of the traveller
  • Sum insured

Thus, travel insurance is different for everyone. With Tata AIG's travel medical insurance, you can buy the best and the most appropriate insurance coverage at affordable premiums. We recommend you use our travel insurance premium calculator to calculate your estimated premium before buying.

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What are the French Polynesia travel insurance requirements?

It is strongly advised that you buy travel insurance that covers unforeseen events like health issues, trip cancellations and other unanticipated situations if you intend to visit French Polynesia although it is not mandatory. French Polynesia travel insurance is crucial to make sure your coverage complies with certain basic requirements.

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Most measures have been relaxed within French Polynesia. You should refer to the French Government’s website and the local Prefecture’s website (in French) for details of any remaining local restrictions.

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Local public health information is available from the Direction de la Santé of French Polynesia.

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View Health for further details on healthcare in French Polynesia.

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Any foreign visitor coming to  The Islands of Tahiti  is required to have a visa according to the following conditions. In all cases, visitors must hold a valid passport. Prior to their arrival in French Polynesia, applicants should contact their nearest embassy or consulate of their place of residence regarding necessary travel documents for international travel.

Visa & Entry Formalities

All travelers to  The Islands of Tahiti  are responsible for obtaining all necessary documents, visas and special permits for entry and to comply with all legalities as mandated by nationality, country of origin, final destination and transit conditions, as well as regulations of the Carrier providing transportation.

In addition, it is also their responsibility to check the date of validity of these travel documents and to renew them as necessary.

Visa Requirements For French Polynesia

First, check to see if you need a visa for French Polynesia by visiting  the official visa website for France. 

We recommend you review additional entry regulations in preparation for your visit by clicking  HERE   (website is in french only)

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