Travel to Tahiti can be a rewarding experience for anyone who enjoys beautiful scenery; this beautiful island in French Polynesia has something to interest almost everyone.
All individuals who are not citizens of Tahiti and wish to enter the country must have a valid passport. The passport should have a minimum of six months left before the expiration date.
A Tahiti French Polynesia visa is not required for stays up to one month for citizens from the United States, Mexico, or Canada. A three-month stay extension can be applied for locally through the French High Commissioner; extensions can also be obtained through the border police at the airport. The application must be submitted with a fiscal stamp that can be purchased at a post office.
Other citizens not required to obtain a visa for Tahiti French Polynesia for a stay up to one month are those from Australia or New Zealand, Japan, Malaysia, Singapore and South Korea. Citizens from Hungary, Poland, Croatia, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Uruguay and Slovenia are also permitted to travel to Tahiti for stays up to one month with no visa; other countries listed are Argentina, Brunei and Bermuda.
European Union countries are not required to have visas for stays of up to three months. Other countries include: Iceland, Andorra, Cypress, Monaco, Norway, Liechtenstein, Switzerland, San Marino and the Vatican.
Get a visa for Tahiti the quick and easy way.
You can obtain a passport by applying through your country's government or Foreign Affairs Department. You will need to submit a completed application with the required fee; fees vary by country of citizenship. A new passport will be mailed to you with blank pages in which to obtain your visa stamp.
You must submit your original passport plus one copy when submitting a French Polynesian visa application.
A processing fee is assessed at the time of remitting your application, however this fee changes quite frequently. The Consulate Office can supply you with the current rates at the time you receive your application. Two small passport photos should be included.
Before applying for a visa for Tahiti, you will need to book your travel plans to include your departure date when you will leave Tahiti. An itinerary and proof of booking the airline tickets may be requested by the Consulate Office.
A letter of invitation from family or hosts, proof of hotel reservations, or a letter from your travel agent should be supplied. A letter from your employer should be included if you are traveling for business purposes.
The Consulate General's office advises individuals to turn in their applications no more than three months prior to travel. Average processing time is about twenty-one days although it could take longer in some cases.
You will need to provide proof that you are financially stable while in staying in Tahiti. Two bank statements should be included with your completed application; since no work visas are issued, employment regulations are strict.
A letter from your health insurance company should be issued stating that you are covered under a minimum $50,000 policy.
Mail all the requested documentation along with the completed application and a self-addressed stamped envelope through Express Mail services only. The address to send your visa application for travel to Tahiti is: Consulate General of France, 205 N. Michigan Ave., Suite 3700, Chicago, Illinois 60601.
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