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French Polynesia

Papeetē

Normal Precautions
CapitalPapeetē
LanguageFrench
CurrencyXPF · CFP franc
TimezoneUTC-10:00
Normal PrecautionsUpdated 2024-12-02
Risk Level1 / 4
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Reissued after periodic review without changes Exercise normal precautions in French Polynesia. Read the country information page for additional information on travel to French Polynesia. If you decide to travel to French Polynesia: Enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program ( STEP ) to receive security messages and make it easier to locate you in an emergency. Follow the Department of State on Facebook and X/Twitter . Review the Country Security Report for French Polynesia. Visit the CDC page for the latest Travel Health Information related to your travel. Prepare a contingency plan for emergency situations. Review the Traveler’s Checklist .

General

General

Ambulance

Ambulance

Police

Police

Fire

Fire

Tap any number to call from a mobile device

Emergency

Aide!

eh-DEH

Help!

Greetings

Bonjour

bohn-ZHOOR

Hello

Merci

mehr-SEE

Thank you

General

Combien?

kom-bee-YEN

How much?

Excusez-moi

ex-koo-ZAY mwa

Excuse me

Je voudrais acheter

zhuh voo-DREH ahsh-TEH

I want to buy...

Non

NOHN

No

Ou est?

oo eh

Where is...?

Oui

WEE

Yes

S il vous plait

see voo PLEH

Please

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