Travel requirements for French Polynesia
Everything a UK traveller needs to know before visiting French Polynesia — passport and visa rules, recommended vaccines with lead times, and whether you need an International Driving Permit.
Entry requirements for French Polynesia
Passport validity
Your passport must be valid for at least 3 months beyond the date you arrive.
Visas
British passport holders do not normally need a visa for short tourist stays.
Source: UK Foreign Travel Advice — French Polynesia. Always confirm the latest requirements before you travel.
Vaccines for travel to French Polynesia
Based on NaTHNaC TravelHealthPro guidance for UK travellers. Lead times assume protection is needed on the day you arrive.
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Tetanus / Diphtheria Recommended
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Dengue Consider
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2 weeks before travelHepatitis A Consider
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3 weeks before travelHepatitis B Consider
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4 weeks before travelRabies (Pre-exposure) Consider
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2 weeks before travelTyphoid Consider
Driving in French Polynesia
To drive in French Polynesia with a UK driving licence, you may need an International Driving Permit (IDP) under the 1968 Vienna Convention.
IDPs are issued by PayPoint (no longer the Post Office) — find an issuing store.
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