Ultimate Travel Safety Guide to French Polynesia

April 14, 2022 - Meagan Palmer

Last Updated on 2/23/2022

Is French Polynesia open for travel?

Yes, as of January 7, 2022, vaccinated travelers are able to visit French Polynesia.

Is it safe to travel to French Polynesia?

Use the links below to find up-to-date travel safety information and travel advice for visiting French Polynesia to help you assess risks and better plan your getaway.

• CDC Health Advisory
• US State Department Travel Advisory
• US State Department Fact Sheet
• STEP Program
• Current COVID Numbers
• Other Non-COVID Risks

French Polynesia COVID-19 Restrictions

Click the links below to find out more about French Polynesia travel restrictions and entry requirements you’ll need to prepare for prior to your departure date. These sites are regularly updated, so you can be better informed.

• Pre-Departure Testing
• Masks
• Health Pass If Not Vaccinated
• Re-Entry to US Testing

What is the best time to visit French Polynesia?

If you’re looking to travel during the driest part of the year, book a trip from June through August. These are slightly busy tourist travel times, so check slightly before and after these months for still great weather, but perhaps lower prices.

Where to go in French Polynesia?

There are plenty of islands to see in French Polynesia, but the link below will lead you to the top ten based on what type of experience you’re looking to have while there. Some of the more popular ones include Tahiti and Bora-Bora.

• Top 10 Islands of French Polynesia

What’s open to tourists?

Everything is open in French Polynesia. Check out the links below for more details. Find out travel safety information for other popular destinations on our travel safety guide page.

• Restaurants
• Entertainment
• Gatherings

Is French Polynesia family-friendly?

Yes! Check out the activity and accommodation recommendations below that the whole family will enjoy.

• Best Things to Do in French Polynesia
• Hotel/Resort Recommendations

Travel Insurance For French Polynesia

Travel insurance has been required of travelers in the past to travel to French Polynesia, however, despite it not being a requirement now, travel insurance is a wise idea!

Last-minute cancellations happen all too often whether it be due to you getting sick or a family member passing away unexpectedly. Travel insurance could help recoup your costs should you need to cancel your trip due to a covered reason. In addition, if you get sick or injured during your trip, you could be reimbursed for any medical expenses you incur. 

To protect yourself from paying for extra costs to stay quarantined at your destination if you test positive for COVID-19, make sure you purchase travel insurance before you depart. It could reimburse you for those unexpected hotel, meal, and local transportation costs while you are in quarantine.

Meagan Palmer

As a seasoned professional with over five years of experience in the travel insurance industry, Meagan has honed her expertise in marketing and operations working for Yonder Travel Insurance. Throughout her career, she's shown dedication assisting customers at every stage of their travel insurance journey, from the initial quote process to navigating the claims process. Her expert understanding of travel insurance equips her to provide unbiased and valuable insights, which help travelers find the best coverage and maximize its benefits.