You need a visa for French Polynesia if you have a Burmese passport

These visas exist for French Polynesia, but they cannot be applied for online with Burmese nationality. Tell us about your trip and we will come back with the options and a price.

Visa required

Frequently asked questions

Do Burmese citizens need a visa for French Polynesia?

Yes. Burmese citizens need a visa for French Polynesia. It is not available online — the application goes through an embassy or consulate.

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What French Polynesia may ask for

Not every traveller is asked for all of these. A valid passport is checked every time; the rest is a spot check at the border, and some items belong to a visa application rather than the crossing itself.

Passport valid for at least 3 months beyond stay
Confirmed hotel or resort accommodation booking
Return or onward flight ticket required
Proof of sufficient funds for your stay
Travel insurance with medical coverage required
ETIS registration required before arrival

Entry requirements for Burmese travellers

These rules apply specifically to Burmese passport holders entering French Polynesia as tourists. Each one links to the official source where available.

Required
Mandatory accommodation booking
Travelers must have proof of accommodation booking during their stay in French Polynesia.
High Commission of the Republic in French Polynesia Last checked 2026-07-29
Required
Mandatory proof of return or onward ticket from French Polynesia
Travelers require proof of a ticket showing their entrance and exit from French Polynesia.
- This requirement doesn’t apply to the following travelers: -Nationals of French Polynesia; -Foreign nationals residing in French Polynesia.
High Commission of the Republic in French Polynesia Last checked 2026-07-29
Required
Mandatory travel health insurance
Travelers must have travel health insurance when visiting French Polynesia. Insurance should cover at least EUR 30,000.00, be valid in all Schengen countries, and cover the entire duration of stay.
France-visas Last checked 2026-07-29
Required
Travelers require a passport valid for at least 3 months after the traveler exits French Polynesia
Travelers need a valid passport to enter French Polynesia. The traveler's passport must have been issued less than 10 years before the traveler's arrival date and remain valid for at least 3 months after the traveler's departure from French Polynesia. The passport must have at least 2 blank pages.
High Commission of the Republic in French Polynesia Last checked 2026-07-29
Not required
Proof of COVID-19 vaccination is not required for French Polynesia
Travelers don’t need proof of COVID-19 vaccination before traveling to French Polynesia.
Last checked 2026-07-29
Not required
Proof of pre-departure COVID-19 test is not required
Travelers don’t need a COVID-19 test before traveling to French Polynesia.
Last checked 2026-07-29
May be required
Transit visa may be required
International travelers don’t need a visa to transit through French Polynesia if they stay in the airport transit area. Visit the government site to check the permitted length of stay and other entry requirements.
Last checked 2026-07-29