French Polynesia visa requirements for Indian citizens
Indian citizens need a visa for French Polynesia, from its embassy or consulate.
IND
India
PYF
French Polynesia
Visa needed
This visa is for tourists who cannot enter visa-free.
- Visa
- Required
- Fee
- €9
- Last updated
- 11 November 2026
What to do
Find French Polynesia's embassy or consulate that covers where you live.
Prepare the application form, photos, bank statements and travel bookings.
Book an appointment early; processing can take several weeks.
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Ways into French Polynesia
Some visitors enter visa-free; others need a French Polynesia visa.
Visa not required For your passportFrench visa exemptionPeople from 10 listed countries can use a qualifying French multiple-entry visa.
- Stay
- 90 days
- Fee
- Free
How to apply
- Check that France gave you the multiple-entry visa.
- Check its total validity is 180 to 1825 days.
- Bring the ordinary passport containing that visa.
- Show your passport and visa at the border.
Documents required
- Ordinary passport containing qualifying French visa
- 2 blank pages
- Stay up to 90 days in 180 days.
- A visa from another Schengen country does not qualify.
Visa not requiredResidence document visa-free stayA qualifying French or Schengen residence permit or long-stay visa allows a short visit.
- Stay
- 90 days
- Fee
- Free
How to apply
- Check that your document qualifies and is still valid.
- Bring the original document and your passport.
- Show both at the border.
Documents required
- Passport
- Valid qualifying permit or long-stay visa
- 2 blank pages
- Stay up to 90 days in 180 days; work and moving there need separate permission.
- The Schengen country must fully apply Schengen rules; a short-stay Schengen visa alone does not qualify.
Visa on arrivalExceptional border visaBorder staff may grant visas for urgent, unforeseen travel or qualifying ship crew.
- Fee
- Visa fee payable; border amount not stated
How to apply
- Explain your request at an official border crossing.
- Show proof and provide your travel document and photo.
- Give the required fingerprints.
- Pay the fee and wait for the border decision.
Documents required
- Valid accepted travel document
- Proof of urgent unforeseen reason
- Proof of visit and stay plans
- Proof of money
- Proof of return or onward entry
- Photo meeting international identity standards
- Ship operator notice, for crew transit
- Passport valid 3 months
- 2 blank pages
- Fingerprints
- Approval is not guaranteed; this is not a normal tourist visa route.
- Some ship-crew cases have different rules for proof of stay and return costs.
Visa requiredShort visit visaThis visa is for tourists who cannot enter visa-free.
- Stay
- 90 days
- Fee
- €9
How to apply
- Choose French Polynesia in France-Visas.
- Fill in the form and get your document list.
- Book and attend your visa appointment.
- Submit your documents and pay the charges.
- Check the visa's destination, dates, entries and stay length.
Documents required
- Passport
- Visa application
- France-Visas checklist documents
- Proof of visit
- Proof of money
- Return travel plans
- 2 blank pages
- Designated French consulates and the Embassy in Delhi decide applications.
- The visa must cover French Polynesia; follow its dates, entries and allowed stay.
- There is no single processing time for all applicants.
Sources (22)Last updated 11 November 2026
- High Commission of the Republic in French Polynesia: non-European Union short-stay entry requirements
- High Commission: non-European Union long-stay entry requirements
- High Commission: residence rules for non-European Union nationals
- High Commission: entry and residence questions
- Légifrance: French Polynesia entry order of 29 December 2011, consolidated text
- Légifrance: French Polynesia entry order, current Annex II visa exemptions
- Légifrance: order of 10 May 2010, current Annex D airport-transit rules
- French Directorate-General for Foreign Nationals: overseas visas
- French Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs: applying for a visa
- France-Visas: official visa eligibility and document assistant
- France-Visas: online visa application service
- France-Visas: short-stay visas and overseas exemptions
- France-Visas: airport transit, including French overseas airports
- France-Visas: official visa fee table
- France-Visas: official overseas visa application form
- French consular visa services: applications in the United States
- French consular visa services: applications in the United Kingdom
- French embassy and consular visa services: applications in India
- French government public-service portal: visas for overseas travel
- French Polynesia employment service: foreign workers and work authorisations
- University of French Polynesia: preparing a study stay
- University of French Polynesia: international student guide
Coming from India
- Plugs A B C E FAdapter for some
- MoneyXPF ₣
- Time−15h 30m
- DrivingOn the rightLook left first
- LanguageFrench
- Emergency112 police
Planning your French Polynesia trip
Best time to go: May to October is slightly cooler and drier. November to April is warmer and more humid, with occasional cyclonic storms in January.
- Pointe VénusA shaded black-sand beach with a lighthouse. Captain Cook used this site to observe Venus crossing the sun.
- Gauguin MuseumAbout 50 km from Papeete, this museum has objects from Gauguin's time in Tahiti and reproductions of his paintings. Its grounds are beside the ocean, with botanical gardens next door.
- Museum of Tahiti and her IslandsAbout 15 km from Papeete, this museum explores Polynesian history, culture and people.
- Robert Wan Pearl MuseumA museum on Tahiti for visitors interested in pearls.
Scams to watch for in French Polynesia
About French Polynesia
French Polynesia is an overseas collectivity of France spread across the South Pacific Ocean.
- Capital
- Papeetē
- Money
- CFP franc (₣)
- Languages
- French
- Time zone
- 3 time zones
- Cars drive on the
- right side
- Calling code
- +689
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Questions
Do indian citizens need a visa for French Polynesia?
Indian citizens need a visa for French Polynesia, from its embassy or consulate.
Where do I apply for a French Polynesia visa?
At French Polynesia's embassy or consulate that covers where you live. Book an appointment early, as it can take several weeks.
Does a US, UK or Schengen visa help indian citizens enter French Polynesia?
We have no record of French Polynesia relaxing its rules for indian citizens who hold another country's visa. Check with the embassy before you rely on one.
Do other Asia passports get easier entry to French Polynesia?
United Arab Emirates can enter without applying before they travel.
Which countries near French Polynesia are easier for indian citizens?
Cook Islands, Niue, Pitcairn Islands, Samoa Tuvalu, and 3 more let indian citizens in without applying before travel.
What should I carry to French Polynesia?
Find French Polynesia's embassy or consulate that covers where you live. Prepare the application form, photos, bank statements and travel bookings.
What money is used in French Polynesia?
CFP franc (₣). Carry some cash for arrival, especially if a visa fee is paid at the border.
What language do people speak in French Polynesia?
French.
How strong is the India passport?
It ranks #79 and reaches 53 destinations without applying ahead.
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