Coronavirus COVID-19 - Travel Information

Since the reopening of the borders on July 15, 2020, The Islands of Tahiti have applied a common policy of canceling and modification to allow travelers to make reservations in full confidence

The common policy and the list of members

• • RT-PCR TEST OR ANTIGEN TEST

  All travelers aged of 12 years and older must provide:

  • proof of a negative RT-PCR test (any RT-PCR test listed on this FDA site is allowed) carried out less than 72h prior to their international air departure.
  • or proof of a negative antigen test allowing for the detection of the “N” protein of the SARS COV-19, carried out less than 48 hours prior to the flight to French Polynesia.

  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.

  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.

  The results of this test (RT-PCR or antigen) must be negative and will need to be presented to airline staff upon check-in prior to boarding the flight to French Polynesia.

  No boarding will be allowed if the test is positive.

  • VACCINES

  Travelers are considered fully vaccinated by the French Polynesian authorities if they have completed one of the following vaccine schedules or have received two shots combined of either Pfizer/BioNTech, Moderna, or Astra Zeneca/Vaxzevria/Covishield :

  – COVID-19Vaccine Pzifer/BioNTech 2 shots
  – COVID-19 Vaccine Moderna 2 shots
  – COVID-19 Vaccine Astra Zeneca/Vaxzevria/Covishield 2 shots
  – COVID-19 Janssen (Johnson & Johnson) vaccine 1 shot

  The deadlines to be respected between full anti-COVID 19 vaccination and departure:

  • 7 days after second dose for Pfizer/BioNTech, Moderna and Astrazeneca/Vaxzevria/Covishield or combined vaccines
  • 28 days for the Janssen (Johnson & Johnson) vaccine
  • ETIS REQUEST (www.etis.pf)

  Each adult must fill out an ETIS request online on the dedicated platform (www.etis.pf) between 30 and 6 days prior to departure mainly agreeing to:

  • Declare health status:
    • You are vaccinated: since August 10, it is no longer necessary to make a Health request. Complete your ETIS request directly.
    • You are not vaccinated: 1. Declare your compelling reason (at least 6 days before your departure) and make your Health request. 2. Complete your ETIS request.
  • Commit to respect the health protocol;
  • Have travel insurance or personally assume all expenses related to cost of care including hospitalization, confinement, or repatriation, should the visitor fall ill during their stay;
  • Provide information about the stay in French Polynesia (except for residents) : itinerary, inter-island transport, accommodation (e-mail contacts / telephone / dates of stay);
  • Pay the fixed contribution to the health surveillance fees.

  The Etis request is to be completed online on the dedicated digital platform www.etis.pf [Electronic Travel Information System].

  Once completed a receipt with an ETIS number will be issued by email;

  Travelers must also receive a boarding authorization from the High Commissioner. Document must be completed within 30 days prior to departure.

  A printout of this receipt and boarding authorization must be presented upon check-in together with the test results in order to be able to board the flight to French Polynesia and all documents will need to be presented upon arrival at Tahiti’s Faa’a international airport.

  The  printout receipt of the health engagement form is to be kept with the traveler at all times and in all places during their stay in French Polynesia.

  For more information please contact : [email protected]

  • SWORN STATEMENT

  All travelers will have to provide a Sworn Statement to submit to the rules relating to the entry on the territory. Download the Sworn Statement HERE to complete and sign. This Sworn Statement is to be presented to the transport companies as well as to the authorities in charge of border control.

  • RT-PCR SELF-TEST

  All travelers (from 6 years old) must undergo an RT-PCR self-test upon arrival, regardless of their vaccination status. A self-test kit with instructions will be given to them upon disembarking. The test can be performed  under the supervision of a health professional in a dedicated area at the airport from 5am and 10am. Outside of these opening hours, travelers must take their test on the day of their arrival and leave it at their hotel reception in Tahiti and Moorea or directly in one of the drop-off locations.

  Self-test kit will also be provided to all “other travelers” and children under 18 years old who will need to perform a self-test. This is an oral and nasal test that they must perform themself, on the 4th day and the 8 day of their arrival, on the date indicated on the envelope containing an information note as well as a self-test kit with instructions to follow. Carry out the both self-test kit to be deposited :
  – At the ILM center or at a health center;
  – at the reception desk of your accommodation.

For any refund request, please send an email to [email protected]  or by mail to:

Tourism Department
BP 4527- 98713
Papeete TAHITI
French Polynesia

Warning: You must not delete your file on the ETIS platform before you have obtained your refund.

The refund is possible if:

• The trip is totally cancelled
• If the trip is postponed for more than three months after the issuance of the approved ETIS receipt

To be substantiated with the following:

• Email of cancellation or postponement of airline tickets or email of cancellation or postponement of a stay by the travel agency
• Paid ETIS invoice (to be downloaded from the “Manage my file” tab)

Please include your bank account number in the request to receive your refund payment.

The decree 525/CM of May 13, 2020 concerning entry measures and health surveillance of arrivals in French Polynesia in the framework of the fight against COVID-19 imposes a 10-day quarantine to all non-vaccinated travelers. This quarantine guide informs you of the obligations related to quarantine as well as the devices allowing you to live it well.
This material is updated as the law changes.

Quarantine guide :

General information HERE

Booking conditions HERE

• Application of International Air Transport Association (IATA) travel health protocol will be applied (at airports and on board the plane);
• Wearing mask during the flight.

• Wearing a mask is mandatory (from the age of 11 years old) in establishments open to the public, in open-air public spaces, in shops, at the airport, at the ferry terminals as well as on public transport.
• Respecting prevention measures at all times and in all places;
• In case of a change of itinerary, travelers should update the “itinerary” part of their file on the Etis.pf website;
• Self-diagnosis of visitors: in case of doubt on the traveler’s state of health (fever and/or flu symptoms), they are required to contact the reception of their accommodations and/or call directly to (+689) 40 455 000. If they feel any sign of distress, they should dial “15” (emergency services);
• Depending on the diagnosis made by the Health Authorities, follow their instructions which may include isolation measures and / or carrying out an additional RT-PCR test.

• Local tourism professionals :

Consult the Covid-19 procedures and recommendations guide for local tourism professionals:

The Islands of Tahiti Testing Locations

With the list of nations requiring negative COVID-19 tests to be taken prior to departure continuing to expand.

Travelers may have the option of several testing site on Tahiti and Moorea or they can choose to secure a testing kit for their return prior to departing the U.S. See emed website for more information.

The list of current options on Tahiti and Moorea for travelers that are required to take a test prior to departure :

• Covid-19 testing information for travelers returning form The Islands of Tahiti 

• Drugstores performing Covid-19 antigenic tests and providing certificates of results

If you have already booked your stay in The Islands Of Tahiti, we recommend that you consult the website of your airline company:

• Aircalin
• Air France
• Air New Zealand
• Air Tahiti
• Air Tahiti Nui
• French Bee
• Hawaiian Airlines
• LATAM
• United

“According to Article 6 of the aforementioned decree, the High Commissioner of the Republic may grant individual exemptions to cruise ships wishing to call, stop or anchor in French internal waters and territorial sea” – Art.12 of Order No. HC 3099 CAB of October 20, 2020.

Consult the website of your cruise company:

• • Aranui
  • Paul Gauguin

“It is forbidden for any pleasure boat arriving in French Polynesia to call, anchor or park, or disembark at sea any person in the internal waters and territorial sea of French Polynesia until further notice”. – Art.13 of the Order No. HC 3099 CAB of October 20, 2020.

• World Health Organization
• High Commission of the French Republic in French Polynesia
• Presidency of French Polynesia
• Health Department

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03/07/2020 – Communiqué de presse – Politique commune d’annulation et de modification de séjour résultant de la pandémie Covid-19