French Polynesian visa for U.S. citizens
A visa is NOT required for U.S. passport holders visiting French Polynesia for a short-term stay: 3 months.
Visa requirements:
| Visa type | Purposes | Visa requirements | Allowed stay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist visa | For U.S. citizens to enter French Polynesia for a short-term tourism purpose. | Not required | 3 months |
| Evisa | French Polynesia e-visa for U.S. citizens | Not Available | |
| Visa on arrival | French Polynesia visa on arrival for U.S. citizens | Not Available | |
French Polynesia tourist visa requirements:
- Holding U.S. passport that is valid for six months beyond the period of the intended stay in French Polynesia.
- Proof of onward travel (departure) from French Polynesia.
If you are looking for French Polynesia visa information, such as available types of visas, or how to apply from United States, we recommend you visit or contact the embassy or consulate of French Polynesia nearest your place of residence.
Tourism Statistics Chart
The line chart shows the number of visitors from United States traveling to French Polynesia from 2008 to 2018.
| Year | Number of visitors (United States) estimated | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 65,191 | N/A |
| 2009 | 71,303 | 9.38% |
| 2010 | 69,945 | -1.90% |
| 2011 | 64,512 | -7.77% |
| 2012 | 69,266 | 7.37% |
| 2013 | 53,656 | -22.54% |
| 2014 | 62,278 | 16.07% |
| 2015 | 63,913 | 2.63% |
| 2016 | 67,908 | 6.25% |
| 2017 | 71,303 | 5.00% |
| 2018 | 71,303 | 0.00% |
References: UNWTO.org, World Bank and multiple sources. (This data is for informational purposes only. Please see our disclaimer page for more information.)
French Polynesia & United States comparison
French Polynesia's area is approximately 4,167 km2 (1,608 sq mi), while the area of United States is approximately 9,147,420 km2 (3,531,837 sq mi). This means United States is 2195.21 times bigger than French Polynesia.
As of November 2025, French Polynesia's population is ~289054 people - 340,478,175 fewer people than the population of United States.
We have highlighted French Polynesia & United States’s relative positions on world's map for your reference.
| French Polynesia | United States | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (est 2025) | 289,054 | 340,767,229 | 340.5 million fewer people live in French Polynesia than United States |
| Number of diplomatic missions abroad (est) | 0 | 273 | French Polynesia has 273 fewer diplomatic representations abroad compared with United States. |
| Travel freedom (2025) | 39 | 134 | French Polynesia passport holders visit 95 fewer countries and territories without a visa. |
| Number of foreign missions hosted | 11 | 1147 | French Polynesian hosts 1136 fewer foreign missions than United States. |
Frequently asked questions, answered
How many visitors from United States travel to French Polynesia in one year?
The number of visitors from United States visiting French Polynesia in 2018 was approximately 71,303.
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