The Islands of Tahiti Are Now Open!

Tahiti Opened May 1st, Paris commenced November 17th – Tokyo and Auckland remain suspended

The Islands of Tahiti are open to travel from the United States effective May 1st, 2021. Please click on the Entry Requirements to French Polynesia tab below for must read information.

• When travelling between the Islands, with the exception of Tahiti to/from Moorea, 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.

Flights from Papeete to Tokyo are suspended through July 1st, 2022. Between Papeete and Auckland. filghts are suspended through to April 28th, 2022.

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 Canada, France, EU countries, 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. Please note for travelers from the UK as of December 17th, 2021, a compelling reason is required for travel between the UK and France (including the French overseas territories, French Polynesia) regardless of the traveler's vaccination status (12 years and older). Please note Tourism in not a compelling reason to travel.

The travel rules and the list of compelling reasons between the UK and France are available here. Travelers who are currently on vacation in French Polynesia and will be returning to the UK are encouraged to contact the relevant authorities to confirm their return to the UK. You can find information on travel to and from the UK published here by the French Ministry of the Interior.

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.

Recently vaccinated travelers who do not meet the 15 day residence requirement noted above are not permitted to enter French Polynesia without special permission which must be obtained by the passenger from the French High Commission in Papeete.

• When travelling between the Islands, with the exception of Tahiti to/from Moorea, 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 RT-PCR test result taken within 72 hours or an Antigen test result taken within 48 hours, must be presented. Children under 12, not vaccinated travelling with an adult are exempt from this requirement.

Full Vaccination

1. 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.
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2. Effective from December 30, 2021, a negative RT-PCR or Antigen test will be required within 24 hours (1 day) of departure for all passengers age 12 and above. Passengers who present an Antigen test may possibly be subject to an RT-PCR test on arrival. 
3. 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.**
4. 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 RT-PCR test upon arrival.

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).

1. A negative RT-PCR test 1 day before departure, which must be presented at departure. Or an antigen test (which detects the N protein) of the SARS Covid-19, taken within 1 days of ATN departure. 
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. After completion of point 2 and 3 above, receive at least 2 days prior to departure a Boarding Authorization from the High Commission.
5. 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 RT-PCR test upon  arrival.

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:

Effective from December 30th, a negative RT-PCR (or Antigen) test will be required within 24 hours (1 day) of departure.

• Proof of a negative Covid-19 test (RT-PCR) molecular test, carried out within 1 day 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 Monday).
• 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 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

Effective from December 30th, a negative Antigen (or RT-PCR) test will be required within 24 hours (1 day) of departure.

• Proof of a negative Antigen Covid-19 test (TESTING FOR THE “N” PROTEIN OF THE SARS COVID-19) carried out within 1 day 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 Monday).
• 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, and Home Testing (other than the accepted Antigen Test that allows for the detection of the “N” protein), 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 via ETIS 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

Disclaimer: Please be aware that entry requirements are subject to change without notice, at government discretion. Air Tahiti Nui seeks to provide accurate and correct information. However, the airline does not assume any liability. Passengers may wish to verify entry requirements on the respective government website.

CDC ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS TO THE US

Prior to departure (returning in United States only)

CDC rules for Covid-19 testing:
Effective 12:01am ET on June 12, 2022, the United States Center for Disease Control (CDC) will no longer require air passengers travelling from a foreign country to the United States to present a negative COVID-19 viral test or documented recovery from COVID-19 before they board their fight. Click here for the official news release update.
 

Exception

However, As of 12:01 a.m. Eastern time on January 5, new requirements apply to air passengers 2 years of age and older traveling to the U.S. from China, Hong Kong, or Macau, as well as those traveling from Seoul, Toronto, and Vancouver who have been in China, Hong Kong, or Macau in the past 10 days. These passengers, regardless of nationality or vaccination status, must test negative for COVID-19 no later than two days prior to flight departure. Individuals who have been infected with COVID-19 within 90 days prior to travel to the United States may present documentation of recovery from COVID-19. (The exact details of the CDC requirement may be found by clicking here.)

Mandatory Travel Declaration

Non-US citizens and non-immigrants seeking to enter the United States must download and complete an Attestation for entry/transit into the USA.  

US citizens and nationals must only present a valid passport at check-in, regardless of their vaccination status.

To view the  Presidential Proclamation from the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC) for unvaccinated non-citizen visitors please follow the link provided.

Flight Checklist from Tahiti to LAX

View our departure check list from Tahiti to LAX

Flight Checklist from Paris CDG to LAX

View our departure check list from Paris to LAX

Flight Checklist from Auckland to LAX

View our departure check list from Auckland to LAX 

Disclaimer: Please be aware that entry requirements are subject to change without notice, at government discretion. Air Tahiti Nui seeks to provide accurate and correct information. However, the airline does not assume any liability. Passengers may wish to verify entry requirements on the respective government website.

AIR TAHITI NUI FLIGHT SCHEDULE

Air Tahiti Nui has finalized its flight schedule between Los Angeles - Papeete, Los Angeles - Paris, Seattle - Papeete,  Papeete - Auckland, and Papeete - Tokyo through March 2024. For future travel arrangements or refund information, please click here.

Flight Schedule: March 26 - October 28, 2023*

*Schedules subject to change.

NEW ZEALAND - AKL

FRANCE - CDG

USA - LAX

USA - SEA

As flight schedules are subject to change, please contact your travel provider or Air Tahiti Nui reservations to reconfirm your itinerary. 

Please watch for updates via email as well as our website, www.airtahitinui.com

Flight Schedule: October 29, 2023 - March 30, 2024*

*Schedules subject to change.

NEW ZEALAND - AKL

FRANCE - CDG

USA - LAX

USA - SEA

JAPAN - NRT

Physical distance

The sanitary measures adopted by Air Tahiti Nui and the airports actively contribute to limiting the spread of the virus. The specific measures to maintain physical distance in all waiting areas must be respected and include ground markings and signage. The contactless check-in counters are also designed to limit the risks.

Simplified on-board services

The on-board catering offer has been simplified in order to limit contact. The aperitif and meal services are combined. Meals are provided in a single passage in all travel classes and concentrated in a single tray service, including desserts for Business class. The choice of wines and drinks is also reduced with the same purpose: limiting interactions and serving time.

For the same purpose, the magazines on board are removed, excluding the safety sheet, modified for single use only. However, a selection of press and magazines, in-flight magazines and meal service menus can be viewed on our on-board entertainment system.
The duty-free service on board is suspended. However, this service remains available at the airport shop upon your arrival in Tahiti.