French Polynesia: Authorities keep most COVID-19 restrictions unchanged since mid-May as of June 2 /update 13

Event

As of June 2, authorities in French Polynesia have kept most COVID-19 gathering and travel controls unchanged since mid-May; officials may relax some measures from June 9. The government continues to limit social gatherings to 15 people, though schools and businesses are exempt from the restriction. Individuals must wear facemasks in public spaces, including in restaurants and shops, on public transport, and at airports and ferry terminals; violators may face fines. The government permits most nonessential businesses to operate. Restaurants can host tables of up to six people if following social distancing measures.

A 22:00-04:00 nightly curfew remains in effect in Tahiti and Moorea as of June 2. Overnight curfew hours are set to be shortened to 23:00-04:00 from June 9.

International Travel Restrictions
The government continues to suspend most international travel. Officials only allow travel for essential reasons, such as critical personal or professional needs or medical emergencies. The government requires supporting documentation before allowing passengers to board flights. However, authorities have indicated that they plan to allow most travel from Metropolitan France from June 9 for arriving travelers that are fully vaccinated against COVID-19.

Tourist travel from the US is possible for travelers who spent the previous 30 days continuously within the US. Permitted passengers over the age of 11 must provide a negative result from a COVID-19 reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) test taken within 72 hours before departure for French Polynesia. Travelers must also present an Electronic Travel Information System health registration receipt.

Authorities will conduct a COVID-19 antigen test upon arrival and all inbound travelers must self-test for COVID-19 on day four after arrival. Fully vaccinated passengers and travelers with proof of COVID-19 antibodies through previous infection do not have to quarantine. Other arrivals must quarantine for 10 days at government-designated facilities at their own expense. However, the government will permit some travelers to self-quarantine; individuals must request self-quarantine more than 72 hours before departure. Quarantined travelers must undergo COVID-19 testing on day eight of confinement.

Advice

Follow all official orders. Obtain permission before traveling during curfew hours. Consider delaying travel if experiencing symptoms associated with COVID-19, as they may prompt increased scrutiny, delays, and quarantine.

Resources

Electronic Travel Information System
High Commission in French Polynesia