French Polynesia family visa

Family travellers who do not qualify for visa-free entry need a visa. A fee exemption does not itself remove the visa requirement. General visa-free entry rules may apply. No separate family-based exemption from needing a visa is specified.

There are 3 options: Short-stay visa with a family fee exemption (a visa from an embassy); Long-stay visa for a spouse of a French national (a visa from an embassy); Long-stay visa for an adopted child (a visa from an embassy).

Up to 90 days for a short stay, or more than 90 days for a long stay.

For short stays, spouses of French nationals and family members of other European Union or European Free Trade Association nationals pay no fee. For long stays, spouses of French nationals pay no fee and children adopted by a French national pay €15.

1. 1. Lodge an application at a French embassy or consulate in your country of residence. 2. 2. Pay the applicable fee unless you qualify for a fee exemption.

Yes. Rules depend on the country that issued your passport. Open the French Polynesia visa page and choose your passport for a plain answer.

Yes. Officials can refuse a visa or entry, even after you apply. Give true answers, bring the documents asked for, and keep proof of your onward trip and money.

On French Polynesia's official immigration or foreign ministry website, or at its embassy. Rules change, so check close to your trip.

Often you cannot switch visa type inside the country. Ask the immigration office before you travel if you might need to.