COVID-19 Precautionary Measures in French Polynesia (7 December Update)

Can a resident enter the country?

• Yes

• Citizens and residents are allowed to enter.

Can a foreigner enter the country?

• Yes

• Borders are open for international travellers.

Is a test required on arrival?

• Yes

• Travellers must conduct a self-test four days after their arrival.

Is a test certificate allowed?

• Yes with exceptions

• Most molecular tests conducted outside of the country are accepted. Antigen, serology, rapid tests, and home collection tests are not accepted.

Test certificate required?

• Yes

• Travellers (ages 6+) must have a negative RT-PCR test certificate issued 72-hours before departure to French Polynesia. The result should be sent to your airline.

Is quarantine required on arrival?

• No

• Quarantine is not required upon arrival.

Insurance required?

• Yes

• Visitors must complete an “online entry form” declaring that they have purchased travel insurance which covers all COVID-19 expenses related to the cost of care including confinement, hospitalization, or repatriation if the visitor falls ill during their stay in French Polynesia.

Entry form required?

• Yes

• When checking in with the airline, travellers must present the health registration form available here. This form must have been completed three days prior to departure.

• Those wishing to enter French Polynesia via maritime borders must fill out relevant forms found here.

Airline restrictions

• Minimal

• International and domestic flights have resumed.

Border restrictions

• Minimal

• Borders are open for international tourism.

Curfew restrictions

• Significant

• The curfew from 21:00 to 04:00 (local time) is in effect until 14 December, but is expected to be extended to 15 January 2021 on the islands of Tahiti and Moorea.

Social distancing restrictions

• Significant

• Social distancing should be observed.

• Gatherings of more than six people on public roads or in any public place are prohibited.

Non-essential shops open?

• Yes

• Non-essential businesses are open, including shops, businesses, sports clubs, movie theatres, and event halls.

Accommodations open?

• Yes

• Accommodations are open.

Restaurants open?

• Yes

• Restaurants are open.

Bars and cafes open?

• Yes

• Bars are open. Nightclubs and discos remain closed.

• Bars in Tahiti and Moorea are closed during the day.

Beaches and tourism sites open?

• Yes

• Beaches are open and individual leisure, sports, and nautical activities are allowed with social distancing protocols.

Personal care services open?

• Yes

• Gyms are open.

Places of worship open?

• Yes

• Place of worship are open.

• People are allowed to gather for church services.

Events allowed?

• Yes

• Events with more than 10 people must be approved by the authorities.

• Funerals are limited to 10 people.

Masks required in public?

• Yes

• Wearing a face mask is mandatory for everyone over the age of 11.

Other

• Schools and colleges are open.

Advice

The COVID-19 epidemic is constantly changing worldwide. This information is subject to change as the situation evolves. Travel and border restrictions may change with little or no notice. Some countries are beginning to remove some restrictions gradually. Check with your airline, booking agent, or country’s embassy for information on your specific travel plans.

To reduce the risk of infection by this virus if travelling in or from affected areas:

• Avoid close contact with people suffering from acute respiratory infections.

• Wearing a mask (face covering) is recommended in public places and when social distancing is not possible.

• Wash hands frequently, especially after direct contact with ill people or their environment. Use soap and water for at least 20 seconds or use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer if soap and water are not available.

• Travellers with symptoms of acute respiratory infection should practice cough etiquette (maintain distance, cover coughs and sneezes with disposable tissues or clothing, and wash hands).

• Older travellers and those with underlying health issues may be at risk for more severe disease and should discuss travel to affected areas with their healthcare provider.

• Seek medical attention immediately if symptoms develop after visiting affected areas where transmission is occurring