Formalities

Immigration and entry clearance

Authorized Entry ports :

Society Islands
Papeete (Tahiti), Moorea, Raiatea, Bora Bora & Huahine
Marquesas Islands
Nuku Hiva, Ua Pou & Hiva Oa
Austral Islands
Tubuai, Rurutu & Raivavae
Tuamotu Islands
Rangiroa
Gambier Islands
Mangareva ( Rikitea)

Any other arrival in islands other than the ones mentioned above need to be requested in writing to immigration police in order to avoid any immigration issues.

Crew visa

Please make sure to send ahead of time your crew list in order to make sure of the length of visa to stay and work in French Polynesia.

Commercial charter

Commercial charter is allowed in French Polynesia however the vessel must obtain a specific license “charter grande plaisance”. The yacht must also comply with three requirements
- Yacht must have a value of at least 838 020 Euros
- 3 permanent crew members
- A daily rate of minimum 1677 Euros

Charter taxes are 5% of the gross charter fee. Duty free fuel is not allowed during the length of a commercial charter.

All formalities will be handled by our services.

Health

Upon arrival in French Polynesia, phytosanitary authorities require a treatment of the vessel depending on the last port of call.

For crew members, there are no vaccination requirements.
For animals, there are restrictions and quarantine conditions by the veterinary department, please make sure to contact us in advance in order to plan this ahead of time.