Travel advice for French Polynesia.

Here you will find important tips and useful information for French Polynesia.

Travel money:

Prepaid Travel credit card

in Swiss francs (CHF)

  • For ATM cash withdrawals

  • For cashless payments in shops, restaurants, hotels, and online

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Banknotes

in local currency

    Local currency / ISO Code

    CFP franc XPF

    Further Information

    Credit cards

     

    • Die gängigen Kreditkarten werden in begrenztem Umfang akzeptiert. Für detaillierte Informationen wenden Sie sich bitte an den Aussteller der betreffenden Karte.

    ATM Search

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    Practical Information:

    Country code for calling Switzerland

    00 41 (disregard '0' preceding Swiss area codes)

    Time difference with Switzerland

    - 10-11 h / - 11-12 h during our summer time

    National language

    Official language

    French and Tahitian

    Language capabilities

    English

    Capital

    Papeete

    Voltage

    110/220 volt / adapter required

    Travel documents for Swiss citizens

    Passport still valid 6 months or more after arrival, return or onward travel ticket and proof of sufficient funds for stays up to 3 months.

    Swiss Embassy / Consulate

    Paris (Frankreich), 142 Rue de Grenelle
    Tel. +33 1 49 55 67 00

    Opening hours

    Banks

    8.00 - 15.30 h (Mon - Fri)

    Stores

    8.00 - 11.30 h and 13.30 - 17.00 h (Mon - Fri)
    8.00 - 11.30 h (Sat)

    Driving
    • Swiss driver's license accepted; international driver's license recommended.

    • Minimum age for car rentals: 21 (varies by rental company).

    Health situation
    • Mosquito protection advised.

    • Risk of dengue fever.

    • Vaccination against diphtheria, tetanus, polio and measles recommended.

    Other information

    French Polynesia comprises the islands of Tahiti, Bora Bora, Marquesas, etc.

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    Important

    While every precaution has been taken to verify the information provided, Swiss Bankers Prepaid Services Ltd does not guarantee the accuracy or completeness of Country Information. Swiss Bankers therefore shall not be held liable for any damage or loss sustained in connection with any errors or omissions contained therein.

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