Full country name: French Polynesia

Capital City: Pape'ete

Currency: Cour de Franc Pacifique

Population: 245,405

People: 83% Polynesians (Maohis), 12% Europeans, 5% Asians
Language: Tahitian, French, English
Time: GMT/UTC -10

Voltage: 110/220V ,60Hz

 

Entry requirements: Only French citizens can enter French Polynesia without a passport and the visa requirements are much the same as for France itself. Western European, Scandinavian and Australian citizens are allowed to stay for up to three months without a visa. Citizens of Canada, the USA, Japan, Singapore, and New Zealand can stay up to one month without a visa, but other visitors may need a visa to enter.

Events: In June-July Annual Heiva I Tahiti This is the oldest, the biggest and the most famous of all yearly celebrations in Tahiti. Visitors from all over the world come to Tahiti each year just to witness this month-long, fun-filled, colorful, entertaining and amusing celebration, during which life in these islands focuses on what Tahitians do best- having fun.