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
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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 |