French Polynesia - Tourist and Business - Service: Visa Requirements
Single Entry
1Required Documents
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Valid Passport
Provide your SIGNED passport. Your passport must be signed on the appropriate line. (For US citizens the line is located on the page following your information page). The passport must be valid with an expiration date greater than six (6) months from the date of entry for the visa you are applying for. Passport must have sufficient blank pages (at least 2 pages) for any visa stamps. These pages must say VISAS at the top of the page.
If your passport does not meet the requirements, we can assist with renewing a US Passport or obtain a new US Passport from us prior to obtaining the visa.
(Important Note: Keep a copy of your passport biographical information page for your records) -
Completed French Polynesia Visa Application
Download, fully complete, print, and sign one copy of the French Polynesia visa application form.
PLEASE NOTE: the application form is attached as a sample as well.
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One Passport-style Photograph
You must provide 1 passport photo. This passport photo must match the requirements of a standard US passport photo. They must be taken at an official passport photo provider (pharmacy, Costco, post office) and should not be taken and printed via a home photo printer.
US Passport Photo Requirements:
- Your head must face the camera directly with full face in view.
- You must have a neutral facial expression or a natural smile, with both eyes open.
- Taken in clothing normally worn on a daily basis
- Taken in the last 6 months
- Use a plain white or off-white background
- Be sized correctly
- 2 x 2 inches (51 x 51 mm)
- Head must be between 1 -1 3/8 inches (25 - 35 mm) from the bottom of the chin to the top of the head
- Printed in color on matte or glossy photo quality paper
- You cannot wear glasses.
- If you cannot remove your glasses for medical reasons, please include a signed note from your doctor with application.
- You cannot wear a hat or head covering.
- If you wear a hat or head covering for religious purposes, submit a signed statement that verifies that the hat or head covering in your photo is part of recognized, traditional religious attire that is customarily or required to be worn continuously in public.
- If you wear a hat or head covering for medical purposes, submit a signed doctor's statement verifying the hat or head covering in your photo is used daily for medical purposes.
- Your full face must be visible and your hat or head covering cannot obscure your hairline or cast shadows on your face.
- You cannot wear headphones or wireless hands-free devices.
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Proof of Departure
Copy of computer generated round trip tickets or travel itinerary showing round trip travel entering French Polynesia and exiting French Polynesia. Preferably, the proof of departure documents should show your departure from the United States to French Polynesia and back. Additionally, the Applicant's name must be on the travel document.
2Consular and Service Fees
| # | Detail | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Consulate Fee | $ |
| 2 | Service Fee | $89 |
3Ship Documents
1.) Place the above mentioned documents in a FedEx Letter.
2.) Send the FedEx Letter to us at :
The expected processing time for this visa application is business days.
Please note that processing times, fees, and requirements are based on government rules and are subject to change without notice.
1Gather Documentation for a French Polynesia Visa
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1. Valid Passport
Provide your SIGNED passport. Your passport must be signed on the appropriate line. (For US citizens the line is located on the page following your information page). The passport must be valid with an expiration date greater than six (6) months from the date of entry for the visa you are applying for. Passport must have sufficient blank pages (at least 2 pages) for any visa stamps. These pages must say VISAS at the top of the page.
If your passport does not meet the requirements, we can assist with renewing a US Passport or obtain a new US Passport from us prior to obtaining the visa.
(Important Note: Keep a copy of your passport biographical information page for your records)
1. Completed French Polynesia Visa Application
Download, fully complete, print, and sign one copy of the French Polynesia visa application form.
PLEASE NOTE: the application form is attached as a sample as well.
1. One Passport-style Photograph
You must provide 1 passport photo. This passport photo must match the requirements of a standard US passport photo. They must be taken at an official passport photo provider (pharmacy, Costco, post office) and should not be taken and printed via a home photo printer.
US Passport Photo Requirements:
- Your head must face the camera directly with full face in view.
- You must have a neutral facial expression or a natural smile, with both eyes open.
- Taken in clothing normally worn on a daily basis
- Taken in the last 6 months
- Use a plain white or off-white background
- Be sized correctly
- 2 x 2 inches (51 x 51 mm)
- Head must be between 1 -1 3/8 inches (25 - 35 mm) from the bottom of the chin to the top of the head
- Printed in color on matte or glossy photo quality paper
- You cannot wear glasses.
- If you cannot remove your glasses for medical reasons, please include a signed note from your doctor with application.
- You cannot wear a hat or head covering.
- If you wear a hat or head covering for religious purposes, submit a signed statement that verifies that the hat or head covering in your photo is part of recognized, traditional religious attire that is customarily or required to be worn continuously in public.
- If you wear a hat or head covering for medical purposes, submit a signed doctor's statement verifying the hat or head covering in your photo is used daily for medical purposes.
- Your full face must be visible and your hat or head covering cannot obscure your hairline or cast shadows on your face.
- You cannot wear headphones or wireless hands-free devices.
1. Proof of Departure
Copy of computer generated round trip tickets or travel itinerary showing round trip travel entering French Polynesia and exiting French Polynesia. Preferably, the proof of departure documents should show your departure from the United States to French Polynesia and back. Additionally, the Applicant's name must be on the travel document.
2Consular and Service Fees
2.1 Consular and Service Fees
French Polynesia visa fees are as below :
| # | Detail | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Consulate Fee | $ |
| 2 | Service Fee | $89 |
3Ship your Application to Passports and Visas.com
3.1 Place the above documents in an Overnight Envelope
Enclose the documents from Section 1 (Gather Documents for your French Polynesia Visa) and a print out of your order confirmation in an Overnight Envelope (Fedex, UPS, etc).
3.2 Send the Application Materials to Us
Please Note: If you paid for an inbound shipping service your account manager will contact you to provide a FedEx shipping label via email to send us your completed application.
Send the Overnight Envelope (Fedex, UPS, etc) to us at :