The islands of Tahiti will officially reopen to international tourism on May 1, 2021, the President of French Polynesia announced at a press conference this week.

The local authorities had decided on February 3, 2021 to temporarily suspend travel to French Polynesia for tourism from all regions. Travel by April 30th is only permitted for travelers who can justify one of the compelling reasons: health, work, family or returning home.

Currently, before boarding in French Polynesia, these travelers must receive proof of a negative PCR test within three days of departure. submit the receipt of a health registration form through the country Electronic travel information system;; and present a Certificate of exemption for travelas well as a Declaration of Honor Comply with hygiene regulations.

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During their stay (to Tahiti only), travelers must be quarantined for 10 days in strict isolation in a designated location and at the expense of the traveler. You will also need to perform two additional PCR tests – on the fourth and eighth days of isolation.

In addition, there is a curfew on the islands of Tahiti and Moorea: All journeys, circulations or movements in public areas are prohibited between 10 p.m. and 4 a.m. daily until April 30, 2021.

Tahiti tourism notes that all travel regulations as well as curfews or hygiene regulations will be reviewed before May 1st. In his announcement of the reopening of French Polynesia, President Edouard Fritch noted “the significant improvement and stabilization of the health crisis in French Polynesia” with fewer than 20 new COVID-19 cases per week and an accelerated vaccination campaign.

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