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Philippines passport holders: Single entry for French Polynesia. Fee: EUR 90 (~USD 104.66). Processing: 15-21 working days. Indicative only — always verify with the official mission before applying.
Overview
Overseas Collectivity of France (NOT Schengen). Filipinos require separate French Overseas Collectivity visa. Fee: EUR 90 (~PHP 6,039). Tahiti is main destination — flights via LAX (US transit visa needed) or NRT/AKL.
Visa types: French Overseas Collectivity Visa (Tourist 90 days, for Tahiti/Bora Bora/Marquesas); Long-stay D; Business; Work; Student. Schengen visa does NOT cover French Polynesia separately.
Fees & funds
Stay & validity
Validity: 90 days. Max Stay: 90 days. NOT covered by Schengen.
Extension possibleConditional
Overstay penalty: Per-day fine + possible re-entry ban — verify with destination immigration authority
How to apply
Requirements
Passport & photo
Required documents: Valid passport (3+ months beyond stay); Online France-Visas application specifying Polynesia; 35x45mm photo; Travel insurance (EUR 30,000+, USD 100,000 for territory advisable); Flight booking (typically via LAX, NRT, or AKL); Hotel reservation; Bank statement (USD 200/day, expensive destination); Employment letter; PSA Birth Certificate; PhilSys ID; US transit visa often needed.
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Overseas Collectivity of France (NOT Schengen). Filipinos require separate French Overseas Collectivity visa. Fee: EUR 90 (~PHP 6,039). Tahiti is main destination — flights via LAX (US transit visa needed) or NRT/AKL.
Common rejection reasons
Common PH rejections: (1) Compound barrier — needs Polynesia visa + US transit visa (US visa has ~25-30% Filipino refusal); (2) Very high cost — strong funds proof essential; (3) Limited Philippines-Polynesia tourism; (4) Migration intent concerns; (5) Better routed with valid US/AU/NZ visa holders; (6) Essentially zero Filipino travel volume.
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