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OceaniaFrench Polynesia

Papeete

Photo of Papeete (tahiti), French Polynesia

Image by Wikimedia Commons via wikimedia

1564
Nomad IndexTM
Rank #1564
Cost
Pricey
Internet
Good
Safety
Caution
Community
Limited

Work

Internet speed

Upload speed31 Mbps
Download speed46 Mbps
Good for video calls and streaming
Reliable Power Grid?
No

Source: Ookla Speedtest Global Index · World Bank (power grid reliability) · Last updated June 2026

Tips & Reviews

Timezone Compatibility

UTC -10 (Tahiti)
Great for
Latin AmericaUSA
Check for your country

Source: Open-Meteo · Last updated June 2026

Cost of Living

$3,672/month
$2,320
$462
$503
$387

*International flights and trip insurance not included.

Source: Numbeo · World Bank income level classification · Last updated June 2026

Where to stay

Climate

Average Days Per Year Without Rain255
Climate TypeTropical Monsoon

Warm all year with a short rainy season.

Average Daily Temperature

24°
20°
J
25°
20°
F
28°
21°
M
31°
23°
A
32°
25°
M
34°
26°
J
33°
25°
J
34°
26°
A
31°
25°
S
28°
24°
O
27°
23°
N
23°
21°
D
Max Temp
Min Temp
Peak SeasonFeb – May

Most popular · Higher prices

Shoulder SeasonJan, Jun – Aug

Moderate crowds · Fewer tourists

Off SeasonSep – Dec

Less popular · Lower prices

Source: WeatherAPI.com · Last updated June 2026

Getting Around

Walkability

Good

Public Transport

Moderate

Best Way to Move Around

Scooter

Safety

Street Safety

Crime LevelModerate42 / 100
Safety at NightHigh61 / 100
Safety During DayVery High83 / 100
Mugging or robbery risk
Low37 / 100
Violent crime risk
Low33 / 100
Theft and vandalism risk
Moderate45 / 100
Corruption
Moderate49 / 100

Source: Numbeo · Updated monthly · Last update: June 2026

Active Alerts

Travel Advisory
Exercise Normal Precautions

Level 1

Updated Mar 2, 2026Read full US State Dept advisory

Source: US State Dept · Refreshed daily

Natural Disaster Alerts
1 active

Separate from travel advisory: active hazard events from global monitoring.

Flood — Mekong Delta

Feb 18, 2026

elevated

Source: GDACS · Refreshed daily

Health Alerts
1 active

Recent disease outbreak notices from WHO and CDC.

Outbreak alert: Dengue outbreak watch

3 months ago

Source: WHO Disease Outbreak News · CDC Travelers' Health · Refreshed daily

Visa

Visa Access for French Polynesia

Your passport

Select your passport to check visa requirements for French Polynesia

French Polynesia is not part of the Schengen Area. Entry rules broadly follow France, but a French Schengen visa is not valid here.

Source: Passport Index (passportindex.org). Informational only. Confirm with official sources.

Taxes

Tax overview · French Polynesia

Personal income tax—
Corporate income tax20%
Capital gains tax
—
VAT / Sales tax
—

Source: Wikipedia · Last updated June 2026

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