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French Polynesia consists of five archipelagos: the Society, Austral, Tuamotu, Gambier and the Marquesas island groups, running from northwest to southeast. The Society Islands are further divided into two groups - the Windwards (Tahiti, Moorea, Maiao, Tetiaroa and Mehetia), and the Leewards (Huahine, Raiatea, Taha’a, Bora Bora, Maupiti, Tupai, Maupihaa/Mopelia, Manuae/Scilly and Motu One/Bellingshausen). All together there are 35 islands and 83 atolls scattered over a vast area. There is a mixture of geological diversity, from the volcanic Marquesas to the coral islands and atolls of Tuamotus. | General Information Location: South Pacific
Local Time: Gambier Islands: GMT -9
Marquesas Islands: GMT -9
Rest of French Polynesia: GMT -10
Capital City: Papeete
Population: 270,000
Area: 4,167 square km, 2,589 square miles.
Language(s): French, Tahitian, some English
Dialling Code: 689
Emergency: Police: 17. Fire: 18. Ambulance: 15
Directory Enquiries:
TV Standard:
Driving: Driving is on the right. National licence required
Electricity: 110/220V AC 60Hz
Business & CurrencyCurrency: Pacific Franc (XPF)
Notes: XPF: 500, 1,000, 5,000, 10,000
Coins: XPF: 1, 2, 5, 10, 20, 50, 100
Credit Cards/Travellers Cheques: Major credit cards are generally accepted. Travellers cheques are recommended Opening Hours
Bank: 0800-1530 Mon-Fri
Office: 0800-1600 Mon-Fri, 0800-1200 Sat
Shops: 0730-1130 & 1330-1700/1800 Mon-Fri, 0730-1130 Sat Public Holidays
2008
Jan 1 New Years Day, Mar 5 Arrival of the Gospel, Mar 21 Good Friday, Mar 24 Easter Monday, May 1 Labour Day, May 8 Victory Day, May 17 Ascension, May 28 Pentecost Day, Jun 29 Anniversary of Internal Autonomy, Jul 14 French National Day, Aug 15 Assumption, Nov 1 All Saints Day, Nov 11 Armistice Day, Dec 25 Christmas Day Business/Social Hints: Business is conducted in French, some executives speak English, particularly those connected with tourism Tipping: Not customary
| HealthReciprocal health: Compulsory vaccinations: Yellow fever certificate if arriving from infected areas. Exempt infants under 1 year. Recommended immunisations: Diphtheria, hepatitis A, hepatitis B*, TB*, tetanus, typhoid
* recommended in some circumstances, travellers making 3 or more visits per year, stays of more than 3 months in a rural area, high-risk occupational groups & backpackers staying more than 1 month. Risks: | AirportsTahiti-Faa'a International (PPT)
Passport & VisaThe following details relate to holders of adult normal passports (requirements for children may be different), if any other type of passport or travel document is held, entry requirements should be checked with the relevant embassy or consulate PassportsRequired by all Passport Validity: Passports must be valid for at least 6 months from day of departure Passport Notes: VisasThe following DO NOT require a visa:
1) Nationals of France
2) For stays up to 3 months by:
a) British subjects being `Citizen of the United Kingdom & Colonies' holding passport with endorsement `Holder has the right of abode in the United Kingdom'
b) Nationals of Andorra, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Czech Rep, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland Rep, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Monaco, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, San Marino, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland & Vatican City
3) For stays up to 1 month by nationals of Argentina, Bolivia, Brunei Darussalam, Canada, Chile, Costa Rica, Croatia, El Salvador, Ecuador, Guatemala, Honduras, Japan, Korea (South), Malaysia, Mexico, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Panama, Paraguay, Singapore, United States Air TransitRequired by all except those as noted above and:
1) Persons continuing their journey to a third country by the same aircraft without leaving the airport (except nationals of Yemen)
2) Persons continuing their journey to a third country by the first connecting aircraft without leaving the airport (except nationals of Afghanistan, Albania, Angola, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bangladesh, Belarus, Cambodia, China, Congo Dem Rep, Cuba, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Georgia, Ghana, Haiti, Iran, Iraq, Kazakhstan, Korea (North), Kyrgyzstan, Laos, Liberia, Libya, Moldova, Mongolia, Nigeria, Pakistan, Romania, Russia, Sierra Leone, Somalia, Sri Lanka, Taiwan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Ukraine, Uzbekistan, Vietnam & Yemen) Exit PermitsSpecial NotesAll visitors must hold a return ticket, except permanent residents of Tahiti, aliens holding a 10 year residence card for metropolitan France & nationals of Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Ireland Rep, Italy, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Portugal, Spain, Sweden & United Kingdom | ClimateWarm all year round with brisk sea breezes. Rain falls throughout the year, hot season Nov-Mar ClothingLightweights all year with warmer outer clothing for evenings. Light rainwear required all year Charts for Tahiti | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | | Max Temp (C) | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 31 | | Min Temp (C) | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 22 | | Humidity am (%) | 82 | 82 | 84 | 85 | 84 | 85 | 83 | 83 | 81 | 79 | 80 | 81 | | Humidity pm (%) | 77 | 77 | 78 | 78 | 78 | 79 | 77 | 78 | 76 | 76 | 77 | 78 | | Rainfall (mm) | 252 | 244 | 429 | 142 | 102 | 76 | 53 | 43 | 53 | 89 | 150 | 249 |
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RepresentativeUK Tourist Office
Tahiti Tourisme
3rd Floor Colechurch House
1 London Bridge walk
London, SE1 2SX
tel: +44 20 7367 0933
fax: +44 20 7407 3810
website: www.tahiti-tourisme.co.uk Embassy
Represented in the UK by:
Consulate General of France
Visa Office
P.O. Box 57, 6a Cromwell Place
London, SW7 2EW
tel: +44 20 7073 1250, 0906 550 8940* (visa enq)
hours: 0845-1130 (Mon-Fri)
* calls cost 1 per minute |
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