CONDITIONS OF ENTRANCE TO FRENCH POLYNESIA - VACCINATION REQUIRED FROM MAY 1ST
In order to prevent the introduction of new strains of Covid-19, to eradicate Covid-19 completely, to protect the local population and to provide visitors with the best possible vacation experience, the re-opening of the International borders, are subject to the conditions listed below:
If entering French Polynesia from the United States, only persons from the Canada, France, EU countries, United Kingdom, Israel, Lebanon, Australia, New Zealand, Japan, Singapore, South Korea or other “Green zone”* countries, who have been in their Green zone country for the preceding 15 continuous days, and residents of French Polynesia on their return flight, may be accepted for boarding.
If entering French Polynesia from an “Orange Zone” country, including persons from the United States, irrespective of nationality, they must be in the United States for the preceding 15 continuous days prior to their departure.
(In addition to the entry requirements, the following measures are in place from October 16th, 2021 as a Covid-19 safeguard:
- A curfew from 10:00 PM each night to 4:00 am the next morning for many Islands. During these night time hours guests must remain on Hotel or personal home property (The curfew does not apply to: Marquesas, Tuamotu, Austral and Gambier Archipelagoes including Rangiroa, Tikehau and Fakarava).
- During curfew hours, visitors may leave their hotel/home for the purchase of essential goods, health, professional reasons or travel related transfers. If doing so, please complete the travel authorization form as described in the point below.
- Sightseeing tours, scuba diving off property is allowed throughout the Islands of Tahiti. Normal tourist activities are allowed at each Hotel including access to the beach, snorkeling, swimming, paddle boarding etc. in the lagoon at the property.
- Travel to and from airports, ferry terminals, between Islands etc. is allowed during normal hours and during curfew times. However, if traveling during lockdown, a self-completed travel authorization form must be completed by each person. This form may be downloaded from the High Commissioner’s website (click here). Simply fill it out and carry it with you and present if requested at the airport, ferry terminal or while outside of the Hotel/Home property.
- When travelling between the Islands, please present your proof of vaccination. If not vaccinated, travel between the islands is only allowed for compelling reasons of health/medical, business or urgent family matters and a negative antigen test result taken within 48 hours or RT-PCR within 72 hours, must be presented. Children under 12, not vaccinated travelling with an adult are exempt from this requirement.)
Full Vaccination
- Proof of "complete vaccination schedule" – (CDC vaccination card, ETIS Receipt). For children up to and including the age of 17, if travelling with an accompanying adult, they are not required to be vaccinated and may enter the country with the accompanying adult(s).
- A person is considered fully vaccinated 7 days after receiving the second dose of Moderna, Pfizer-BioNTech, or AstraZeneca.
- A person is considered fully vaccinated 28 days after receiving the dose of Johnson & Johnson (Janssen) vaccine.
- A negative laboratory RT-PCR test three days before ATN departure, age 12 and older. Or an antigen test (which detects the N protein) of the SARS covid-19, taken within two days of ATN departure.
- Between 30 to 6 days prior to departure register on the ETIS online platform. Receive an approval email upon completion and payment of testing fees.**
- Download the “Sworn Statement” attached (click here), complete it and present at check in. This form certifies passengers do not show symptoms of Covid-19, have not been in contact with a Covid-19 infected person in the last 14 days, to their knowledge and agree to take an antigen or PCR test upon arrival.
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Must Have Documents for Airport check in are :
- Proof of vaccination with the CDC vaccination card.
- The ETIS approval.
- The negative RT-PCR or antigen test result.
- The “Sworn Statement" document.
- Valid Passport.
Note that random checks to verify the proof of vaccination may be done on arrival.
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No quarantine on arrival needed.
- Upon arrival an RT-PCR self-administered test will be given to all passengers 6 years and older. The test may be performed at the airport between 5:00-10:00 AM under the supervision of a health professional on duty. Outside of these hours travelers can administer their test at their hotel and give it to the reception desk in Tahiti or Moorea or directly in a drop off location on other Islands. - If the test is positive, a 10-day quarantine at the traveler’s expense may be required. Click here for details on quarantine.
- Children 6 and older, on arrival will be given a self-test kit to be used 4 days and if still in country, 8 days after arrival. Hand this in at the hotel.
For travelers who 1.) have already been infected by Covid-19, or who 2.) are not vaccinated or who 3.) have stayed less than 15 days in the US, Canada, France, EU countries, United Kingdom, Israel, Lebanon, Australia, New Zealand, Japan, Singapore, South Korea or other “Green zone”* countries irrespective of nationality: Mandatory quarantine is required upon arrival for 10 days in Tahiti at the expense of the traveler in Government assigned properties. (Except for 1. returning students, 2. residents who are returning medical evacuees and their companion, and 3. those who have recovered from Covid-19 and have been fully vaccinated after 6 months of recovery).
- A negative laboratory RT-PCR test three days before departure, which must be presented at departure. Or an antigen test (which detects the N protein) of the SARS Covid-19, taken within two days of ATN departure.
- Between 30 to 6 days prior to departure register on the ETIS** online platform. Complete first the “Administrative Application” Note Family, Health and Work justification for entry. Vacation prohibited. Receive by email the administrative receipt.
- After that is completed, then complete the ETIS Application. This application must be submitted for each passenger (including children) and is valid for both the inbound and outbound flight if both are filled out in the application. Receive by email an ETIS receipt.
- After completion of point 2 and 3 above, receive at least 2 days prior to departure a Boarding Authorization from the High Commission.
- Download the “Sworn Statement” attached (click here), complete it and present at check in. This form certifies passengers do not show symptoms of Covid-19, have not been in contact with a Covid-19 infected person in the last 14 days, to their knowledge and agree to take an antigen or PCR test upon arrival.
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Must Have Documents for Airport check in are :
The ETIS receipt, the "Administrative Application" authorization receipt, the negative RT-PCR or antigen test result, the “Sworn Statement document” and a valid Passport.
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Quarantine on arrival needed for 10 days at Government approved property.
- Upon arrival an antigen test will be given for age 6 and above.
- Mandatory quarantine for 10 days in Tahiti, except returning resident students and returning residents medical evacuee and their companion. Click here for details on quarantine.
- RT-PCR test at day 4 and 8.
- Release from quarantine after day 10 assuming negative infection.
Prior to boarding – INFORMATION ON THE RT-PCR or ANTIGEN TEST REQUIRED for all passengers 12 years of age and older:
If having an RT-PCR test 3 days prior to departure these conditions apply:
- Proof of a negative Covid-19 test (RT-PCR) molecular laboratory test, carried out within three days prior to their Air Tahiti Nui international air departure (e.g. if the flight departs on a Tuesday at 11:55 PM, the passenger needs to take the test the preceding Saturday).
- The test has to be a molecular SARS-CoV-2 genome detection for Covid-19 by Reverse Transcriptase-Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR) performed by a qualified professional.
- The document with the results of this test must clearly state:
- A negative result
- Test type being laboratory molecular RT-PCR. All molecular tests proposed with the abbreviations below* are accepted:
- *RT-PCR = reverse transcriptase polymerase chain reaction
- *RT = reverse transcriptase
- *RT-LAMP = loop-mediated isothermal amplification
- *TMA = Transcription Mediated Amplification
- *Isothermal amplification
- *STAR = Selective Temperature Amplification Reaction
- Date test taken
- Name of individual/passenger
- The medical document must be issued by a Doctor, Hospital or Medical Clinic and must be presented to airline staff upon check-in prior to boarding the flight to French Polynesia
If having an Antigen test 2 days prior to departure these conditions apply:
- Proof of a negative Antigen Covid-19 test (TESTING FOR THE “N” PROTEIN OF THE SARS COVID-19) carried out within two days days prior to their Air Tahiti Nui international air departure (e.g. if the flight departs on a Tuesday at 11:55 PM, the passenger needs to take the test the no earlier than the preceding Sunday).
- The receipt document must state:
- Date test taken
- Name of individual/passenger
- The medical document must be issued by a Doctor, Hospital or Medical Clinic and must be presented to airline staff upon check-in prior to boarding the flight to French Polynesia
Please note that Antibody, Self-Testing, Home Testing or Rapid Tests of any kind (other than the accepted Antigen Test that allows for the detection of the “N” protein), including rapid RT-PCR tests such as the Abbott ID NOW are not accepted by the Health Authorities of French Polynesia and aircraft boarding will be denied.
Information on where to get a Covid-19 test within the Southern California area, or the rest of the US can be found on this webpage: https://www.airtahitinui.com/us-en/covid-19-testing-entry-french-polynesia-0
- Required travel insurance or sign a declaration assuming all associated medical, confinement, or repatriation costs, should they fall ill during their stay.
Customers who fail to comply with any of the above mandatory health measures will not be allowed to board.
Full details are posted on the Tahiti Tourisme website found here: https://tahititourisme.com/en-us/covid-19/?
* "Green Zone" as defined by the European Union
** Please note as of July 20, 2021, upon obtaining the Etis receipt, travelers will be required to pay a flat fee covering the processing of administrative health requests, ETIS procedures, arrival tests and tracing of passengers disembarking. The fee amount is tiered according to the type of traveler:
- Vaccinated traveler: 5,000 XPF (approximate USD50)
- Vaccinated person 6 years and older
- Non-vaccinated children between 6 and 18 years old accompanying a vaccinated parent or legal guardian
- Non-vaccinated traveler: 12,000 XPF (approximate USD120)
- Unvaccinated person 6 years and older
- Exemption
- Under 6 years old
- Student residing in French Polynesia - with supporting documents
- Person returning from medical evacuation - with supporting documents
- Accompanying person returning from a medical evacuation - with supporting documents
- Flight attendants and health professionals, residing in French Polynesia, travelling for their professional activity with a stopover outside of Tahiti less than or equal to 7 days
Conditions of entrance for Unaccompanied Minors under the age of 18, please click here to review
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