Travel advice for French Polynesia

Australia advises normal precautions for French Polynesia.

Take normal security precautions in French Polynesia. Petty theft occurs, and demonstrations can turn violent or disrupt transport, so secure belongings, avoid gatherings, and follow local instructions. Be cautious of tidal currents and riptides, inconsistent rescue and operator standards, narrow unlit roads, traffic violations, and aggressive stray dogs. Check that a regular Canadian passport is valid for at least three months beyond expected departure.

Exercise normal precautions. As Estonia has no embassy in French Polynesia, consult other countries' travel information and alerts, and note that entry and stay conditions may change without prompt notification. Visitors may stay visa free for up to three months, and drivers must hold a valid Estonian licence and follow French traffic law.

Hong Kong advises normal precautions for French Polynesia.

Japan advises normal precautions for French Polynesia.

Take normal precautions against petty theft, and note that possessing or selling drugs, including cannabis, carries strict penalties. Be prepared for hurricanes, tropical storms, heavy rain, flooding, flash floods on Tahiti and Moorea, earthquakes, landslides, tsunamis and dangerous currents, and follow authorities during emergencies. Avoid demonstrations, especially in Papeete. Get insurance covering extra costs, as care is costly and concentrated on Tahiti, while remote areas have limited services.

Take usual precautions when travelling to French Polynesia, but avoid walking at night in isolated places, including isolated beaches. Petty theft and pickpocketing occur, and there are risks of dengue, chikungunya, cyclones and earthquakes. Some diving schools and agencies may not meet European standards, so check their credibility and that of guides before diving, and obtain suitable travel health insurance in case serious illness requires evacuation.

Take normal precautions when travelling to French Polynesia. Ensure your passport remains valid for at least three months after departure and observe visa rules, including obtaining permission before working. Check vaccine advice, including yellow fever requirements when arriving from listed transmission risk countries, and be aware of chikungunya and dengue. Declare prohibited, taxable or dutiable goods and carry appropriate insurance for treatment and medical evacuation.

United States advises normal precautions for French Polynesia.