Practical info for French Polynesia
Emergencies, embassy, entry requirements, money: the essentials before you go, with the official source and the date each piece of information was checked.
Embassy and entry requirements shown for travellers from: United Kingdom.
Emergency numbers
Source: GOV.UK, Ministerstwo Spraw Zagranicznych RP · verified on 26/10/2026
Embassy and consulates
- British Embassy ParisEmbassy
- Address
- 35, rue du Faubourg St Honoré, Paris Cedex 08, Paris, 75383, France
- Consular emergency line
- To call us 24/7 in an emergency or send us an online enquiry go to: https://www.contact.service.csd.fcdo.gov.uk/posts/france/british-embassy-paris
Consular emergency numbers (emergencies only): FCDO, London (24 hours): +44 20 7008 5000.
Entry requirements
The rules depend on your passport: check them here before you book, for every traveller, children included.
Official page: GOV.UK (FCDO), updated 10/12/2025 ›
Source: GOV.UK · verified on 26/10/2026
Safety and travel advice
The FCDO does not currently advise against travel to any part of this country.
Source: GOV.UK · verified on 26/10/2026
Currency and payments
Currency: CFP franc (XPF).
The ECB does not publish a reference rate for XPF.
Source: SIX Group (ISO 4217), European Central Bank, EU Publications Office · verified on 26/10/2026
Time difference
Several time zones: −10 h to −9 h compared with London (calculated on 26/10/2026).
The clocks change in London on 28/03/2027: the difference may change that day.
Source: IANA (time zones) · verified on 26/10/2026
Driving
Driving licence, according to GOV.UK (FCDO): “You’ll need to carry both the 1968 version of the international driving permit (IDP) and your UK driving licence when driving. You cannot buy an IDP outside the UK, so get one before you travel. Hire car companies often have stricter requirements for their customers, such as a year of driving experience, a higher minimum age and holding an IDP.”
Source: GOV.UK · verified on 26/10/2026
eSIM prices for French Polynesia
7 days, 5 GB · prices checked on 26/10/2026
3 brands compared, not an exhaustive listWhy this ranking?
Ranked by price: for each brand, the cheapest plan that covers 7 days and 5 GB.
Not an exhaustive comparison: 3 brands out of the dozens that sell eSIMs. The list of brands compared is in our Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
What are the emergency numbers in French Polynesia?
Police: 17 ; Medical emergencies: 15 ; Fire brigade: 18
How do I contact the embassy or consulate in French Polynesia?
British Embassy Paris, 35, rue du Faubourg St Honoré, Paris Cedex 08, Paris, 75383, France. Consular emergency numbers (emergencies only): FCDO, London (24 hours): +44 20 7008 5000.
What are the entry requirements for French Polynesia?
The rules depend on your passport: check them here before you book, for every traveller, children included. Official page: GOV.UK (FCDO), updated 10/12/2025.
What is the travel advice for French Polynesia?
The FCDO does not currently advise against travel to any part of this country.
What currency is used in French Polynesia?
Currency: CFP franc (XPF). The ECB does not publish a reference rate for XPF.
What is the time difference in French Polynesia?
Several time zones: −10 h to −9 h compared with London (calculated on 26/10/2026). The clocks change in London on 28/03/2027: the difference may change that day.
What should I know about driving in French Polynesia?
Driving licence, according to GOV.UK (FCDO): “You’ll need to carry both the 1968 version of the international driving permit (IDP) and your UK driving licence when driving. You cannot buy an IDP outside the UK, so get one before you travel. Hire car companies often have stricter requirements for their customers, such as a year of driving experience, a higher minimum age and holding an IDP.”