This page was last updated on 16 December, 2021.
At a Glance
Travel Restrictions
Entry For Vaccinated Travelers: Allowed
Vaccination Requirements: If you hold an appropriate vaccine certificate, you do not need to quarantine.
You still need to present negative PCR test results.
Additionally, you also need to present ETIS receipt and boarding authorization delivered by the high commission upon boarding.
Children under 18 traveling with a vaccinated parent or legal guardian must take an additional test (provided on arrival) to be done at day 4 and day 8 which are to be deposited at their hotel or in a dedicated health center
Allowed Vaccines:
Travelers are considered fully vaccinated by the French Polynesian authorities if they have completed one of the following vaccine schedules or have received two shots combined of either Pfizer/BioNTech, Moderna, or Astra Zeneca/Vaxzevria/Covishield :
– COVID-19Vaccine Pzifer/BioNTech 2 shots
– COVID-19 Vaccine Moderna 2 shots
– COVID-19 Vaccine Astra Zeneca/Vaxzevria/Covishield 2 shots
– COVID-19 Janssen (Johnson & Johnson) vaccine 1 shot
The deadlines to be respected between full anti-COVID 19 vaccination and departure:
7 days after second dose for Pfizer/BioNTech, Moderna and Astrazeneca/Vaxzevria/Covishield or combined vaccines
28 days for the Janssen (Johnson & Johnson) vaccine
Tourist Entry: Partially Allowed
Testing: Required to present a negative COVID-19 test
Quarantine Required: Yes
Quarantine Details: Quarantine for 10 days is required
Local Restrictions
Lockdown in Effect: Partial
Events: Allowed
Transport: Operational
Shopping: Open
Restaurants and Bars: Fully Open
Detailed Travel Advisory
Published 13.12.2021
1. Passengers are not allowed to enter.
– This does not apply to:
– passengers with a COVID-19 vaccination certificate showing that they were fully vaccinated with AstraZeneca (Vaxzevria), Moderna (Spikevax) or Pfizer-BioNTech (Comirnaty) at least 7 days before departure or fully vaccinated with Janssen at least 28 days before departure, and their accompanying minors younger than 18 years. In the past 15 days, they must have only been in Argentina, Australia, Austria, Bahrain, Belgium, Bulgaria, Canada, Chinese Taipei, Comoros, Croatia, Cyprus, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, French West Indies, Germany, Greece, Hong Kong (SAR China), Hungary, Ireland (Rep.), Italy, Japan, Jordan, Korea (Rep.), Latvia, Lebanon, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Mayotte, Netherlands, New Caledonia, New Zealand, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Reunion, Romania, Rwanda, San Marino, Saudi Arabia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, USA, Vanuatu or Vatican City (Holy See);
– passengers with a travel authorization obtained before departure at https://tinyurl.com/t5e3vtf9
2. Passengers must complete an “ETIS Application” at https://www.etis.pf/en/ at least 6 days and at most 30 days before departure.
3. Passengers must have a negative COVID-19 antigen or RT-PCR test taken at most 48 hours before departure from the first embarkation point.
– This does not apply to passengers younger than 12 years.
4. Passengers must have a completed sworn statement obtained at https://tinyurl.com/ytuat2th
5. Passengers are subject to a COVID-19 antigen test upon arrival.
– This does not apply to passengers younger than 7 years.
6. Passengers could be subject to quarantine for 10 days.
– This does not apply to passengers with a COVID-19 vaccination certificate showing that they were fully vaccinated with AstraZeneca (Vaxzevria), Moderna (Spikevax) or Pfizer-BioNTech (Comirnaty) at least 7 days before departure or fully vaccinated with Janssen at least 28 days before departure, and their accompanying minors younger than 18 years. More exemptions can be found at http://www.polynesie-francaise.pref.gouv.fr/ and https://tahititourisme.com/en-us/covid-19/ .
7. Airline crew must have:
– a negative COVID-19 RT-PCR test taken at most 3 days before departure from the first embarkation point; or
– a negative COVID-19 antigen test result issued on the same day of departure from the first embarkation point and a certificate of completion of the RT-PCR test.
– This does not apply to local airline crew who have been out of French Polynesia less than 7 days.
8. Airline crew are subject to a RT-PCR test upon arrival.
Detailed Tourist Information
All resident and non-resident travel eligibility to French Polynesia, including French Polynesian citizens, is now dependent on your vaccination status and your country of departure.
Registration on www.etis.pf must be filed within 30 days prior to departure.
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, a boarding authorization must also be granted from the High Commissioner. Compelling reason for travel still applicable: Health, Family, Work. Tourism is not a compelling reason for travel.
* France and French territories, United Kingdom, United States or countries listed as “green“ (https://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/fr/conseils-aux-voyageurs/informations-pratiques/article/coronavirus-covid-19)
Requirements for Vaccinated Travelers:
1. The registration receipt from the ETIS* platform (please complete this application 30-6 days prior to departure)
2. A 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.
3. A completed printed copy of the Sworn Statement
4. It is recommended to also bring the proof of vaccination document, if vaccinated
5. Children under 18 traveling with a vaccinated parent or legal guardian must take an additional test (provided on arrival) to be done at day 4 and day 8 which are to be deposited at their hotel or in a dedicated health center
Other Travelers:
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 registration receipt from the ETIS* platform (please complete this application 30-6 days prior to departure).
-An authorization to travel into French Polynesia issued by the High-Commissioner from the “Administrative Application” (to be found on the ETIS platform).
-A compelling reason for travel: Health, Work, or Family
-A 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.
-A completed printed copy of the Sworn Statement
Please note that Antibody, Self-Testing, Home Testing or Rapid Tests of any kind (other than the accepted Antigen Test that allows for the detection of the “N” protein), including rapid RT-PCR tests such as the Abbott ID NOW are not accepted by the Health Authorities of French Polynesia and aircraft boarding will be denied.
Requirements for Children (Under 18):
-Children traveling with a parent or legal guardian who is vaccinated: The child must take 2 self-tests (distributed upon arrival) to be done at day 4 and day 8 which are to be deposited at their hotel or in a dedicated health center
-Children traveling with a parent or legal guardian who is unvaccinated: The child will be subject to a compulsory 10-day quarantine along with parent or legal guardian in TAHITI ONLY with a requirement to take a RT-PCR Self-test (distributed upon arrival) at day 4 and day 8.
Click here https://tahititourisme.com/en-us/covid-19/ (below) to see the entire protocol. Please note that it may change in the coming weeks.
Lockdown Details
As part of the fight against the spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus in French Polynesia, the High Commissioner and the President of French Polynesia announced the new measures in place to gradually lift restrictions applicable as of November 15th, 2021.
-The curfew is lifted.
-The modalities of the health pass will be communicated to you soon.
Sources
https://www.smartraveller.gov.au/destinations/pacific/french-polynesia
Data Source: covidcontrols.co
