General Information
 

Capital: Papeete
Time: GMT -10.
Tel. Code: 689.
Official Language: Tahitian, French, English
Currency: The Central Pacific Franc is the currency used in French Polynesia (Tahiti), notes are in denominations of 10.000, 5.000, 1.000 and 500 Francs (CFP) and the coins are 100, 50, 20, 10, 5, 2 and 1 franc.
Electricity: 110/220V
Religion: Protestant (55%), Catholic (30%), Mormon, Seventh-Day Adventist, Buddhist, Confucianist.

Climate
French Polynesia has typical South Pacific temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 30°C (86°F) at any time of the day, any day of the year. Humidity is usually high but the even temperature and fresh sea breezes mean conditions are never too stuffy. Heavy rainfall occurs between November and March and can be quite variable, usually as a brief evening downpour but sometimes lasting a day or more.
Required clothing: Lightweight, washable cottons will serve well.

Airports

Tahiti's Airport is known as Faa'a International Airport which also serves as the Domestic Airport and is located 6 km from central Papeete.
Departure tax: International departure tax payable at time of ticketing.

Internal transportation: In and around the islands of Tahiti, the famous Le Truck is at your service. A unique means of transport with open air sheltered cabin and wooden bench seats, Le Truck vehicles run all over the island and can often be a highlight of your stay. Le Truck is easily caught at any of the blue signposts situated around Tahiti—just flag down the big white bus. Taxis are also available in the city, however they can be expensive. Those with a white Tiare flower on their illuminated sign have drivers who speak English.

Passport/Visa

Passport
Passport valid for at least 3 months beyond applicant's last day of stay required by all except the following:
1. nationals of Belgium, France, Germany, Greece, Italy, Luxembourg, Monaco, The Netherlands, Portugal, Spain and Switzerland, who are holders of national identity cards.

Visas: Required by all except the following:

• Nationals of countries referred to in the chart above for stays of up to 3 months;

• Nationals of Andorra, Argentina, Bolivia, Brunei, Bulgaria, Chile, Costa Rica, Croatia, El Salvador, Guatemala, Holy See, Honduras, Hong Kong (SAR), Iceland, Korea (Rep), Liechtenstein, Macau (SAR), Malaysia, Mexico, Monaco, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Norway, Panama, Paraguay, San Marino, Singapore, Switzerland, Uruguay and Venezuela for stays of up to 3 months;

• Transit passengers continuing their journey by the same or first connecting aircraft provided holding valid onward or return documentation and not leaving the airport.