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Can I travel to French Polynesia with a Schengen visa?

No, Schengen visas are not valid for traveling to French Polynesia. You need to obtain a separate visa for French Polynesia from French embassies/consulates.

Can I travel to French Polynesia with a residence permit issued by France or other Schengen countries?

All the nationals who are holding valid Long-stay (“D” type”) visa or Residence Permit issued by France or other Schengen countries can enter French Polynesia without obtaining a new visa and stay there for up to 90 days within 6 months period.

Can I travel to French Polynesia with a long-term visa issued by France or other Schengen countries?

All the nationals who are holding valid Long-stay (“D” type”) visa or Residence Permit issued by France or other Schengen countries can enter French Polynesia without obtaining a new visa and stay there for up to 90 days within 6 months period.

Can I travel to French Polynesia with a multiple-entry Schengen visa?

Only some nationals of certain countries (Bahrain, Belarus, China, India, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Russia, South Africa, and Ukraine) can travel to French Polynesia without obtaining a new visa if they are holding valid multiple-entry Schengen visa with validity of more than 6 months, issued by France.

Where to apply for a French Polynesia visa?

You can apply for French Polynesia visa at France diplomatic missions/embassies/consulates.

Can I travel to France or other Schengen countries with a French Polynesia visa?

No, you cannot travel to France or other Schengen countries with a special French Polynesia visa. This visa is only valid for traveling to French Polynesia, you still have to obtain a Schengen visa for traveling to France or other Schengen countries, if you are not a visa-exempted national.

Is French Polynesia a part of the Schengen Area?

No, French Polynesia is not a part of the Schengen Area, but some facilitated regulations are applied to Schengen countries and their citizens. EU and Schengen countries’ nationals can travel to French Polynesia for unlimited time period with their National Identity Card instead of the passport.

I am a visa-exempted national for traveling to French Polynesia, how long can I stay in French Polynesia?

Visa-exempted nationals can stay in French Polynesia for up to 90 days within 6 months period without a visa.