Vaccinated travelers are not required to quarantine. Children under the age of 18 can travel freely with a vaccinated parent or legal guardian. For unvaccinated travelers and travelers who have not been in one of the approved countries for a minimum of 15 days prior to departure, the following are required -- registration receipt from the ETIS platform (please complete this application 30-6 days prior to departure), authorization to travel into French Polynesia issued by the High-Commissioner from the “Administrative Application” (to be found on the ETIS platform), compelling reason for travel (health, work, or family) and negative laboratory RT-PCR test performed less than 72h before departure or an antigen test (allowing the detection of the “N” protein of the SARS-CoV-2) performed less than 48h prior to departure.

From 9 June, those travelling to French Polynesia from France, the USA or the UK, aged over 11:

• Do not need an essential reason for travelling, if fully vaccinated.

• Need an essential reason for travelling, if not fully vaccinated.

All travellers to French Polynesia must undertake a PCR test for COVID-19 within 72 hours before departure and show proof of a negative result when embarking. Airlines may refuse boarding to anyone who does not have proof of a negative PCR test result.

All travellers will need to register on the French Polynesian Electronic Travel Information System (ETIS) and provide the receipt at check-in. If you are fully vaccinated, you will validate your vaccination status through this portal. The process is mandatory and passengers need to register at least 6 days before departure. Minors travelling with their parents can be included on their ETIS form.

Demonstrating your vaccination status from the UK is not yet formalised for entry into French Polynesia, so you should follow alternative advice for entry on the ETIS system as above. Your appointment card from vaccination centres is not designed to be used as proof of vaccination and should not be used to demonstrate your vaccine status.

Those who are not fully vaccinated must undergo 10 days of self-isolation upon arrival in FP and take Covid-19 tests on the first, fifth, and ninth days.

Minors accompanying a vaccinated adult do not need an essential reason to travel, nor do they need to self-isolate, but must take Covid-19 tests on the first, fifth, and ninth days of their sojourn in FP. Everyone over 6 must undergo an antigenic test upon arrival.

Further details are available on the website of the French High Commission
(in French).

If travelling from France, travellers may also need to produce an international travel certificate to be completed in order to travel to French Polynesia. Further information is available on the French government website.

If travelling via France, you should also check our Travel Advice for France.

These entry requirements are subject to change. For further information on the entry restrictions in place for French Overseas Territories, please see the French government’s website before travelling.

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