French Polynesia is ‘temporarily’ closed for tourism starting Feb 3.

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In a press release, the High Commission indicates that "  any traveler coming from or going to French Polynesia will have to justify that his situation falls under one of the three imperative reasons personal / family, health, professional from February 03, 2021  ".

Polynesia the 1st (MLSF) • Posted January 31, 2021 9:43 am

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Since this Sunday, January 31, France has closed its borders to countries outside the European Union. But, it is not until Wednesday that Polynesia will be impacted. In a press release, Saturday, January 30, the high commission indicates that "  any traveler from or to French Polynesia will have to justify that his situation falls under one of the three imperative reasons personal / family, health, professional from 03 February 2021  ".

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"The validity of the supporting documents presented by travelers will be strictly controlled", informs the press release. All the necessary information, details and forms are available on the website of the High Commission . The High Commission nevertheless recalled that tourists who are currently traveling in Polynesia " can continue their stay, returning to their home constituting an overriding personal reason ".

The Franceinfo site publishes the list of reasons as well as the documents necessary to be able to justify them

 

For compelling personal or family reasons

• Death of a family member in the direct line of a brother or sister; visit to a person whose prognosis is in danger, for direct line family members. Required documents: act or certificate of death, medical certificate establishing the situation of the person whose vital prognosis is engaged.
• Custody of children by the parent vested with parental authority or whose custody right is recognized by a court decision. Required documents: court decision and supporting document for the place of residence
• Summons by a judicial or administrative authority. Required document: summons by the administrative or judicial authority
• Legal or economic impossibility of remaining in the territory in which the person is located. Execution of an expulsion measure from the territory. Required documents: Expiring residence permit, act of dismissal, etc.
• Students at the start, resumption or end of their studies. Required document: school certificate issued by the establishment

For an overriding reason for health

• Vital medical emergency (for the person as well as an accompanying person if their presence is essential). Required documents: medical certificate, proof of scheduled hospitalization, etc.

For compelling professional reasons

• Missions essential to the pursuit of an economic activity, requiring an on-site presence which cannot be postponed and whose postponement or cancellation would have manifestly disproportionate consequences or would be impossible (including transport professionals). Required documents: employer's certificate, professional card for international freight transport crews, international passenger transport, international maritime transport
• Health professional contributing to the fight against Covid-19 or participating in cooperation operations of major interest in health matters. Required document: professional card
• One-off missions linked to the exercise of public authority prerogatives (including diplomatic missions) that cannot be postponed or postponed. Required document: professional card, mission order
• High level professional sportsmen for participation in meetings validated by the Ministry of Sports. Required document: professional card, certificate issued by the organizer in conjunction with the Ministry of Sports

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Papeete issued the following:

 

Papeete, February 1st, 2021

Travel restrictions to French Polynesia

Faced with the resurgence of COVID-19 cases around the world and in order to preserve French Polynesia which has for its part, shown significant improvement for several consecutive weeks, the authorities have decided to temporarily suspend travel to French Polynesia including for tourists from all origins until further notice.

As of Wednesday, February 3^rd, travel will be authorized only for travelers who can justify one of the compelling reasons (health, professional, family, return home) as described on the website of the High Commission. The duration of this measure will be specified in the coming days.

Travelers currently in French Polynesia whose return is scheduled during this week can end their stay normally; beyond that, it is advisable to contact your airline to check your flight schedule.

All travelers aged 11 and over who travel to French Polynesia by air are subject to the following mandatory conditions:

• • • Prior to boarding:
      • Proof of a negative RT-PCR test (any RT-PCR test listed on this FDA site is allowed) carried out within three days prior to their international air departure. If the result is not obtained in due time, a certificate of completion of the RT-PCR test must be presented to the airline company, together with a negative result to an antigen test performed on the day of boarding. Any antigen test listed on this FDA site is acceptable for the same-day test in the event the RT-PCR test result was not received. Self-tests are not accepted.
      • Present the receipt of the health registration from the Etis.pf platform (Electronic Travel Information System).
      • Present the certificate of derogatory travel HERE and the declaration on honour HERE completed and signed.
    • During the stay:
      • Travelers must complete a self-test 4 days after arrival in French Polynesia. The self–test will be provided upon arrival in French Polynesia.
    • Prior to departure (returning in United States only):
      • Beginning January 26, 2021, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) requires all passengers 2 years of age or older on a flight to the United States, regardless of their immunization status, to present at check-in :
        • A negative result from a Covid-19 viral test carried out within 3 days prior to their international flight;
        • or, in the case of a previous Covid-19 infection within the last 3 months prior to departure, a positive viral test result, along with an official letter from a physician indicating that the passenger has made a full recovery and is authorized to travel;
        • The possible options for testing prior to departure are available HERE. For travelers who could not carry out their test before reaching the international airport, antigenic testing are available at Tahiti Faa’a Airport. Hours: Tuesday to Thursday from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. and Saturday from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Travelers staying in the islands need to ensure to reach Tahiti no later than 4:00 p.m to have enough time to get tested at the airport’s Covid Center.

Also, the authorities of French Polynesia have declared a state of health emergency with the application of reinforced measures through Feburary 15, 2021.

A curfew is in effect on the islands of Tahiti and Moorea. All trips, circulation or movement in public areas are prohibited, every day, between 9:00 pm and 4:00 am through February 15, 2021 with the possibility to be extended. The official statement can be downloaded on the website of the High Commission. Find the curfew terms and conditions in the frequently asked questions.