French Polynesia (French overseas collectivity) visas
French Polynesia Visa Atlas coverage is lite because immigration and visa filing are handled through French overseas-France systems, while local employment or residence follow-up can involve territory-specific state authority instructions. This packet covers the main search journeys: short-stay overseas visa checks, long-stay or residence filing, employment-linked long-stay applications, and family or private-life moves. Applicants should select French Polynesia in France-Visas and confirm local High Commission instructions before relying on mainland-France assumptions.
4 routes · 2 without a sponsor · 3 lead to settlement
Official portal
Primary source
France-Visas ↗ · Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs / Ministry of the Interior
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Regulators of immigration advice
- France-Visas (France-Visas) — Official French visa portal for checking whether a visa is required and filing short-stay or long-stay visa applications for France and overseas France, including French Polynesia.
- High Commission of the Republic in French Polynesia (High Commission) — Official local French state authority surface for French Polynesia and territory-specific administrative handling.
Visa routes (4)
Short-Stay Overseas Visa
Short-stay visa check and filing route for visits to French Polynesia as overseas France rather than the Schengen area.
No sponsor needed · Non-settlement · Last reviewed 1 August 2026
Long-Stay Overseas Visa
Long-stay visa and residence-entry route for people moving to French Polynesia for more than a short visit.
No sponsor needed · Leads to settlement · Last reviewed 29 June 2026
Work-Authorised Long-Stay Visa
Employment-linked long-stay route to check for French Polynesia through France-Visas and the local French state authority.
Sponsor required · Leads to settlement · Last reviewed 29 June 2026
Family / Private-Life Long-Stay Visa
Family or private-life long-stay route to check for family members moving to French Polynesia.
Sponsor required · Leads to settlement · Last reviewed 29 June 2026
Planning life after your move?
Organise documents, arrival money, housing and the practical steps after visa approval. Your route conditions remain the starting point.
Frequently asked questions
How many visa routes does French Polynesia (French overseas collectivity) have?+
We cover 4 French Polynesia (French overseas collectivity) visa routes in these categories: visitor and short business, general residence, sponsored work, and family. Each one links to its primary government source and carries a last-reviewed date.
Which French Polynesia (French overseas collectivity) visas do not need an employer sponsor?+
2 of the 4 French Polynesia (French overseas collectivity) routes we cover can be pursued without an employer sponsor, which helps if you do not have a job offer yet. The remaining 2 are employer-sponsored.
Which French Polynesia (French overseas collectivity) visas lead to permanent residence?+
3 of the 4 routes can lead to settlement or permanent residence; the others are temporary. Open each route for its settlement detail and qualifying period.
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