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The main point of entry for ships is The Islands of Tahiti. It is possible to carry out the formalities on some of the islands in the other archipelagos (on prior request and subject to acceptance by the immigration and customs services).

Upon arrival, yachts are granted import duty-free status for a period of 36 months. Duty-free fuel is available with the assistance of a yacht agent. Spare parts for yachts in transit can be imported duty-free.

EU citizens are allowed to stay in French Polynesia for an unlimited period. Tourist visas allow stays of up to 3 months.

Non-EU citizens staying for more than 3 months must obtain a long-stay visa from the French embassy or consulate in their country of origin before entering French Polynesia. Non-EU nationals must hold a letter of guarantee from an approved agent or a return ticket on a plane departing from Tahiti.

A visa for a maximum of 15 days may be obtained in the event of arrival by sea for exceptional reasons.

Supplies are mainly found in Tahiti, which offers excellent quality products, both local and imported. You can also buy through the local domestic airline which serves most of the islands of French Polynesia.

For more details, contact your local yacht agent.

Yacht agent websites:

www.seal-superyachts.com/tahiti-yacht-agents

www.tahiti-ocean.com

www.tahiti-super-yacht-support.com

Chartering is legal in French Polynesia. The vessel must be worth more than €838,000 and have charter rates of more than €1,675 per day. The yacht must have at least three full-time professional crew members and comply with all regulations.

No entry fee is required, it is granted for six months and is renewable. Administration time is between 5 and 6 weeks. The tax is 5% of gross charter income. Local yacht agents usually submit the application before their vessel arrives.

No sailing licence is required in French Polynesia. Most of the islands in the same archipelago can be reached in just a few hours. Outside Tahiti, we recommend dropping anchor in the bays sheltered by the lagoons or in the lagoons of the atolls.

Tahiti Tourisme would like to remind you that the yellow fever vaccine is compulsory for anyone who has stayed in an endemic country and wishes to visit The Islands of Tahiti.

Yellow fever is a viral disease endemic to Africa and America. Transmitted by the bite of mosquitoes (Aedes), it affects humans and monkeys Since the beginning of 2017, numerous reports have confirmed the presence of a yellow fever epidemic in the southern areas of the state of Bahia on the border with the states of Minais Gerais and Espirito Santo, as well as in the regions of Rio de Janeiro and Sao Paulo, all of which share the same ecosystem: tropical rainforests. Travellers who have visited infected areas and are carriers of the virus can sometimes contaminate disease-free regions. In order to prevent these risks, and in accordance with international health regulations, all people wishing to visit The Islands of Tahiti who are over 9 months old must be vaccinated against yellow fever if they have travelled to high-risk countries. Visitors must provide proof of vaccination on arrival in Tahiti and bring the necessary documents to enter the country.

Vaccinations are also required for travellers from high-risk countries wishing to visit The Islands of Tahiti.

Please also remember that it is forbidden to import live animals (birds, etc.). The transit of dogs, cats or rabbits may be authorised subject to declaration and compliance with the quarantine procedures in force. Animal products (meat, skins, etc.) must not be unloaded ashore.

– Vaccination requirements and recommendations for international travellers, including for yellow fever and malaria,

– List of countries presenting a risk of yellow fever transmission and countries where vaccination against yellow fever is compulsory,

-For more information, visit the World Health Organisation website

The following refit and maintenance facilities are available:

• A 300-tonne gantry crane for vessels up to 40 metres in length and unlimited draft.
• A slipway for vessels up to 60 metres in length, 4.5 metres draft and 800 tonnes.
• An afloat repair quay for vessels up to 150 metres long, with a draught of 6 metres and a capacity of 3,800 tonnes.

All these facilities are located in Papeete, on The Islands of Tahiti.

Projects are currently being developed with the Port Authority to increase the refit capacity and technical offering for Superyachts.

Marina Taina can accommodate 20 yachts up to 60 metres long. It is located 10 minutes from Faa’a international airport and 20 minutes from downtown Papeete.

Downtown Papeete offers a marina with a dedicated Superyacht area.

Both marinas have video surveillance, security guards and the usual marina services.