You do not need a visa for French Polynesia if you have a US Virgin Islander passport

No visa needed

US Virgin Islander citizens can enter French Polynesia without applying for a visa in advance. Check your passport validity and any onward-travel requirements before you fly.

Visa-free

Frequently asked questions

Do US Virgin Islander citizens need a visa for French Polynesia?

No. US Virgin Islander citizens can enter French Polynesia without applying for a visa in advance.

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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 US Virgin Islander travellers

These rules apply specifically to US Virgin Islander 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
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