French Polynesia visa requirements for South Africans
Travel and visa requirements
Basic Travel Requirements for South Africans visiting French Polynesia
Travelers are required to fulfill the following requirements in order to apply for a French Polynesian Visa.
- A duly filled online visa application form.
- An original passport with validity of over three months after the arrival date.
- A verified travel document.
- A valid insurance document.
- A copy of confirmed air ticket and a return ticket to South Africa.
- A copy of your travel itinerary.
- Statement of account(s) dating back to 6 months before application date.
French Polynesia Visa for South Africans
Facts about French Polynesia
Types of French Polynesia Visa
| Types of Visa | Processing Time | Duration of Stay |
|---|---|---|
| Tourist visa | 4-15 working days | 3 months |
| Business visa | 4-15 working days | 3 months |
| Work visa | 1-2 months | Maximum of 6 months |
General Requirements for French Polynesia Visa
- A duly filled online visa application form.
- An original passport with validity of over three months after the arrival date.
- A verified travel document.
- A valid insurance document.
- A copy of confirmed air ticket and a return ticket to South Africa.
- A copy of your travel itinerary.
- Statement of account(s) dating back to 6 months before application date.
French Polynesia Tourist Visa Eligibility & Requirements
- This visa is issued to foreigners who want to visit French Polynesia for leisure and tourism.
- French Polynesia is an overseas country governed by France so to get into the country, applicants will have to apply through the French Embassy or consulate in their country.
- French Polynesia has its rules and regulations as regards getting visas and these should be strictly adhered to.
- Applicants are to get a visa application form filled online and make a photocopy of this available too.
- The form should be filled for a short stay visa.
- Applicants are to book an appointment for a meeting at the embassy via the online booking system. If there are more than one applicant, they should all be present for the application and each person must have a separate visa application form.
- Applicants would also need an Airport Transit Schengen Visa for going to French Polynesia through France.
- Applicants' bio-metrics must be submitted during the application process.
- The forms should show your final destination which is French Polynesia.
- These are the necessary things to include when submitting your documents:
- A valid passport with at least three months beyond the return date.
- Two newly taken 35mmx45mm photographs .
- The photos should be clear and must show about 70-80% of the applicant's face.
- The photo should be taken on a white background.
- The photo must not be older than 6 months to avoid differences due to facial changes.
- There should be two blank pages in the passport for stamps.
- A valid means of identification such as birth or marriage certificates must be provided for the application process.
- A proof of the applicant's financial stability for the duration of stay is also essential.
French Polynesia Business Visa Eligibility & Requirements
- This visa is issued to people with the intents of travelling to French Polynesia business purposes.
- Two visas are required to get to French Polynesia:
- Airport Transit Schengen Visa that helps you get to into France so as to connect to French Polynesia.
- French Polynesia Visa that allows direct entry into the country.
- Note that a Schengen visa does not guarantee your entry into French Polynesia as another visa must be obtained for entry.
- Applicants coming for business should have documents that prove this purpose. This might include an invitation letter from the host company that the applicant will be dealing with.
- There should also be a letter of permission from the individual's employer in the country of origin stating that the applicant's travel is recognized. This is in the case where the applicant is an employee in an organisation.
- There should be documents that state that the individual's trip would be fully taken care of either by the host organisation or by the company of employment.
French Polynesia Work Visa Eligibility & Requirements
- This visa is issued to those who intend to work in French Polynesia.
- Applicants are required to request for a work permit from their company of appointment.
- Alongside the work permit, there should be a certificate that states the following:
- The foreign employee's identity, nationality and address.
- The name and address of the company where the foreigner would be working.
- The reason for employment, the nature and duration of employment.
- A signed statement that guarantees the employee would be regularly paid for the period of stay.
- If a work permit is granted,an employment card is made available to the applicant at the Service de l’Emploi, de la Formation et de l’Insertion professionnelles (SEFI).
- The work permit will be granted for a maximum of 6 months and it cannot be renewed.
French Polynesia Visa Fees
Visa Type
Sub Types
Visa Fees
Tourist visa
70.00 (USD)
Business visa
70.00 (USD)
Work visa
(USD)
French Polynesia Visa Application Centres & Embassies in South Africa
Location
Address
Pretoria
Embassy of France.250 Melk St, Nieuw Muckleneuk, Pretoria, 0181, South Africa
france@ambassadeafrancersa.org
+27 12 425 1600
Cape Town
French Consulate. 78 Queen Victoria Street , Cape Town, 8000, Peninsula, South Africa, Dean St, Cape Town City Centre, Cape Town, 8000, South Africa
https//lecap.consulfrance.org
consulat.le-cap-fslt@diplomatie.gouv.fr
+27 21 423 1575
Is there a fixed amount for foreigners to possess when going to French Polynesia?
Travelers are expected to arrive or show that they have above 10,000 euros or the equivalent (in another currency) in their possession before they are allowed to go into the country.
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May i ask where I can apply for a french polynesian visa in cape town , south africa as I need to travel to Tahiti to join my ship, thank you, Nadija?
We are traveling with a South African passport on a cruise boat from Sydney stopping in Tahiti on our way to the USA. We have the USA visa as our destination. Do we need a visa for Tahiti ??