Customs
Oceania
French Polynesia Customs Regulations
Import & export rules, duty-free allowances, prohibited items, and traveler health advisory
200 cigs
Tobacco allowance
1 litre
Alcohol allowance
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Import Regulations
The following items can be imported tax free into the country by passengers aged 17 or over.
- The following items can be imported tax free into the country by passengers aged 17 or over.
- 200 cigarettes
- 50 cigars
- 100 cigarillos
- 250 grams Tobacco
- 1 litre spirits over 22% vol.
- 2 litres fortified wine
- 2 litres stilled wine
- 16 litres of beer
- 500 grams of coffee
- 50 grams of perfume
- Travellers importing or exporting the equivalent of 10,000 Euros in cash or travellers checks will need to declare the total sum to the relevant customs officials. All gold, except personal jewellery, over 500 grammes will need to be declared before entering or leaving the country.
- Live animals
- Plant materials
- Flowers
- Fruits- unless in can form
- Guns and Ammunition
- Explosives
- Knives and deadly weapons
- Illegal drugs
- Pornographic materials
- Antiques and nationally valuable works of art – should be checked with customs before leaving the country.
- Telecommunications and radio equipment – requires an import licence
- Travellers should note that certain wildlife animals or plants and parts thereof are protected by the Convention of Washington (CITES). The importation of these specimens is strongly restricted following the Community rules implementing the CITES-Convention.
- Pets including cats and dogs are prohibited from entering the country unless first coming from a rabies free country. All import authorization requests should be submitted at least two months prior to departure. Travellers will need to provide a certificate from the country of origin proving the animal’s protection from any diseases and official prove that rabies is not present in the country of origin. Certain breeds of dogs are also prohibited from entering the country including Staffordshire terriers, American Staffordshire terriers, Tosa and Mastiff.
Export Regulations
- No information available
- Live animals
- Plant materials
- Flowers
- Fruits- unless in can form
- Guns and Ammunition
- Explosives
- Knives and deadly weapons
- Illegal drugs
- Pornographic materials
- Antiques and nationally valuable works of art – should be checked with customs before leaving the country.
- No information available
Health & Security
Basic health information for travelers to French Polynesia
Basic security information for travelers to French Polynesia
🩺 Basic Health Information for Travelers to French Polynesia
- A yellow fever vaccination is required if travelling from an infected zone. Travellers coming from a country not infected with the disease are advised to obtain appropriate protection before entering the country.
- Food and water based diseases including Hepatitis A and Typhoid are both present in this country and travellers should take great care when dealing with local water sources and to avoid swimming in native lakes, pools or the sea.
- Malaria and Dengue Fever are constant health issues in the region and are spread via mosquito bites. Travellers are advised to obtain plenty of strong insect repellent for their visit and to wear close fitting clothing where possible. Infected travellers are strongly advised to seek out immediate medical attention before serious symptoms develop.
- Hepatitis B is also present in this country and travellers should take all necessary precautions when dealing with bloody needles or if engaging in sexual activity.
- There is a slight risk of rabies from wild cats or dogs whose bite may contain the disease. Travellers should avoid all contact with any stray animals encountered and to seek out immediate medical assistance if bitten and infected.
- The overall standard of medical assistance is good enough in the major islands but more limited in the more isolated sites. In Papeete, the capital of Tahiti, two major hospitals and several private clinics provide 24 hour medical service although more serious diseases or injuries will likely require transportation to Tahiti.
- Travel and health insurance for travellers is recommended.
- Basic security information for travelers to French Polynesia
- Travellers planning on diving whilst visiting the country should exercise caution. The only decompression chamber in the country is located at Papeete hospital and air evacuation to a nearby country may become required in an emergency.
- French Polynesia is located in an area of high seismic activity and earthquakes are rare but possible. The countries official cyclone season is November to April and can lead to significant disruption to both locals and travellers. Visitors are advised to check the predicted local weather conditions prior to beginning their journey and to plan their actions accordingly.
Contact Information
Telephone
+33172407850
Official Website
Please Contact French Authorities
For further assistance please contact the French Customs authorities directly. They will provide the latest information about customs regulations and export-import procedures.