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French Polynesia Some Helpful Facts For The Visitor
ahiti is south of the
Equator, mid way between For most visitors, who are
Los Angeles California, and tourists, you will need a
Sydney Australia. It is in the passport that has six months to
same time zone as Hawaii. run, except US, Canadian,
Australian, and New Zealanders
The main languages spoken through where three months is sufficient.
French Polynesia are Tahitian and
French. The only exceptions to this,
where visas are obligatory are
You will find in the hotels and tourists from Israel, Brazil,
restaurants that English is Venezuela, and Panama. In some
spoken, however the local people other cases visas are required
do appreciate it when their for stays of over one month, and
guests at least make an attempt in other cases over three months.
to learn a few of their words. To be safe you should make
They are very willing to teach enquiries from your travel agent,
anyone who is willing to learn, or the French Consular office in
and they will do it with lots of your country. Always bear in mind
smiles and big laughs. that entry requirements are
subject to change without notice,
In terms of entry requirements to and it is the passenger’s
French Polynesia, every visitor responsibility to make sure that
must have a return airline ticket all documents needed are complete
to their home country or at least and current.
two more following destinations.
In addition if required they must There are few health requirements
show evidence of sufficient funds for French Polynesia, and it is
to support themselves in French not a malaria area, but you
Polynesia. should ensure your vaccination
program is up to date, ensuring be given a suspended prison
you visit your doctor at least sentence.
five weeks before travelling. You
are strongly advised to take out You must carry your passport at
comprehensive travel insurance all times.
before leaving home.There are
some outbreaks of dengue fever in There are no sales taxes or
Tahiti, so don’t travel without hidden service charges in French
Deet, or some other mosquito Polynesia.
repellent, and cover up at dawn
and dusk. The currency is the Pacific
French Franc[CFP], but bring
The Law in French Polynesia is traveller’s cheques rather than
French law, so be aware that it cash. Amex, Mastercard, and Visa
is a criminal offence if you fail are all accepted at all major
to offer assistance to a person establishments.
in danger. This includes motor
accidents, and any other occasion Finally prepare yourself for high
when a person is in danger, costs as French Polynesia is 30
except if you would endanger to 50% more expensive than most
yourself by offering assistance. of the rest of the South Pacific
If guilty you could be fined or
About the Author:
Peter Stewart writes about in Kenya Safaris as well as authoring several articles about Worldwide Vacation Spots
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