• Language(s): French, Tahitian, some English
• Capital City: Papeete
• Local Time: Gambier Islands: GMT -9
• Marquesas Islands: GMT -9½, Rest of French Polynesia: GMT -10
• Currency: Pacific Franc (XPF)
• Notes: XPF: 500, 1,000, 5,000, 10,000
• Coins: XPF: 1, 2, 5, 10, 20, 50, 100
• Dialling Code: 689
• Electricity: 110/220V AC 60Hz

Passport & Visa Info
The following details relate to holders of adult normal passports (requirements for children may be different), if any other type of passport or travel document is held, entry requirements should be checked with the relevant embassy or consulate.

Passports
Required by all
Passport Validity: Passports must be valid for at least 6 months from day of departure.

Visas
The following DO NOT require a visa:
1) Nationals of France
2) For stays up to 3 months by:

• Bora Bora (BOB)
• Manihi (XMH)
• Moorea (MOZ)
• Raiatea Island (RFP)
• Tahiti-Faa'a International (PPT)

French Polynesia is a French overseas territory located in the middle of the Pacific Ocean. It is made up of several groups of islands, the largest and most populated of which is Tahiti. French Polynesia has a moderately developed economy, which is dependent on imported goods, tourism and the financial assistance of mainland France. Tourist facilities are well developed and are available on the major islands.

Climate: Warm all year round with brisk sea breezes. Rain falls throughout the year, hot season Nov-Mar.

Clothing: Lightweights all year with warmer outer clothing for evenings. Light rainwear required all year.