This page was last updated on 03 November, 2021.
At a Glance
Most travelers from United States are not allowed to enter French Polynesia yet.
Source: French Polynesia Government
French Polynesia: Closed for Travel
Entry restricted for international travelers
Most travelers arriving are not allowed to enter French Polynesia. Only travelers with essential purposes are allowed to enter.
Details and Exemptions:Entry restrictions do not apply to:
-Travelers with compelling reasons.
For more details about exemptions please check the source.
Source: French Polynesia Government
10 days quarantine
Mandatory 10-day quarantine and testing
Travelers arriving from selected countries are required to quarantine for 10 days in Tahiti. Travelers are required to take a COVID-19 RT-PCR test on days 4 and 8 after arrival, at their own expense.
Source: Tahiti Tourism
COVID-19 test required
Mandatory COVID-19 testing on arrival
Travelers are required to take a COVID-19 RT-PCR test at the airport on arrival, at their own expense.
Details and Exemptions:This requirement does not apply to:
-Travelers under the age of 6.
Source: Tahiti Tourism
Masks are required
Masks are mandatory on flights and in the airport
Travelers aged 11 years and older must wear masks in the airports and in-flight.
Source: French Polynesia Government
Required Documents for your Trip
Mandatory proof of vaccination
Travelers who are fully vaccinated must present a vaccination certificate showing that they completed the full vaccination before departure to Tahiti.
The vaccination schedule is considered complete 28 days after administration of a 1 dose for the Janssen vaccine and 7 days after administration of a second dose for other vaccines like Pfizer (Comirnaty), Moderna, AstraZeneca (Vaxzevria, or Covishield), or 7 days after receiving 1 dose for travelers who have had a history of Covid-19 (only 1 dose is necessary).
The measures applied to vaccinated adults extend under the same conditions to minors accompanying them, whether or not they are vaccinated.
Source: Tahiti Tourism
Mandatory travel registration form
All travelers including citizens and residents arriving by air are required to register on the Polynesian Electronic Travel Information System (ETIS) no later than 6 days and at most 30 days before departure and confirmation must be presented at check-in. Minors traveling with their parents can be included in their ETIS form.
During the application process, travelers might be requested to complete an additional step to request approval from the High Commissioner.
Details and Exemptions:Travelers aged 11 years and older accompanying a vaccinated adult are exempt from declaring an overriding reason.
Source: French Polynesia Government
Document: Complete online
Mandatory exemption form
Travelers arriving from selected countries must apply for authorization with the High Commissioner to declare their compelling reason for travel.
Source: French Polynesia Government
Document: Request exemption
Mandatory health insurance
Travelers are required to pay for health insurance when applying for their travel registration form.
Source: French Polynesia Government
Proof of negative COVID-19 test results
Travelers must have a negative COVID-19 RT-PCR test taken a maximum of 72 hours before departure or an antigen test taken a maximum of 48 hours before departure.
Details and Exemptions:This requirement does not apply to:
-Travelers under the age of 12.
Source: French Polynesia Government
