Travel Health Guide
French Polynesia
While the names Tahiti, Moorea and Bora-Bora might be most familiar, French Polynesia encompasses 118 islands scattered across the South Pacific in 5 distinct archipelagos. Turquoise-blue lagoons, crystal clear water, and pristine palm-fringed beaches dotted with overwater bungalows. A backdrop of lush mountains and seaside coral reefs are just waiting to be explored by day, while limitless stargazing and vibrant cultural demonstrations fill up your nights. French Polynesia is a truly unforgettable experience.
Travel Health Guide
French Polynesia
While the names Tahiti, Moorea and Bora-Bora might be most familiar, French Polynesia encompasses 118 islands scattered across the South Pacific in 5 distinct archipelagos. Turquoise-blue lagoons, crystal clear water, and pristine palm-fringed beaches dotted with overwater bungalows. A backdrop of lush mountains and seaside coral reefs are just waiting to be explored by day, while limitless stargazing and vibrant cultural demonstrations fill up your nights. French Polynesia is a truly unforgettable experience.
French Polynesia Health Guide
At Runway, we're looking to empower the traveler with information, resources and access to prescription travel medication. Runway Health Guides are compiled from government sources, local authorities and vetted by a team of licensed travel physicians. From vaccine requirements to medication recommendations, here’s everything you need to know.
Vaccine Entry Requirements for French Polynesia
Yellow Fever
If traveling directly from the US, French Polynesia does not require any vaccines to enter.
If your itinerary includes a visit to or a 12+ hour layover in another country before arrival in French Polynesia, a Yellow Fever vaccine and proof of vaccination may be required to enter. To see if you are stopping in a Yellow Fever Endemic country before arrival, click here:
COVID-19
Requirements for COVID-19 vaccinations change regularly. For the latest travel requirements, please refer to this interactive map developed by our friends at Sherpa.
Most travelers get these
when traveling from the US to French Polynesia
Vaccines
Covid 19
Childhood Vaccinations
- Chickenpox
- Diphtheria – Tetanus – Pertussis
- Flu (Influenza)
- Measles – Mumps – Rubella (MMR)
- Polio
- Shingles
- Hepatitis A
- Hepatitis B
Medications
Traveler’s Diarrhea Antibiotics
to alleviate an intestinal infection resulting from eating or drinking contaminated food or water. It is the most common travel-related illness and can occur anywhere, but the highest-risk destinations are in Asia, Africa, Mexico, Central and South America, and the Middle East.
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Some travelers get these
when traveling from the US to French Polynesia
Vaccines
Typhoid
if you are visiting rural or remote areas or enjoying an extended stay in the country.
Rabies
may be considered if planning activities that involve direct contact with animals or wildlife – ie. wild camping, cave exploring, or fieldwork in rural areas. As a rule, we recommend avoiding interaction with animals – even domestic pets may carry diseases.
Medications
Altitude Sickness Medication
if you plan to visit high elevation areas like Mount Cook/Aoraki or the Southern Alps/Kā Tiritiri o te Moana. French Polynesia is a mountainous country but most other traditional highlights are below 8,000ft.
Motion Sickness Medication
will ensure your travels by air, land or sea are more enjoyable without nausea and dizziness tagging along.
Sleep Aids
may be a great addition to your packing list if you struggle with jet lag or sleeplessness due to travel stress or time zone changes.
At Runway, we're looking to empower the traveler with information, resources and access to prescription travel medication. Runway Health Guides are compiled from government sources, local authorities and vetted by a team of licensed travel physicians. From vaccine requirements to medication recommendations, here’s everything you need to know.
Yellow Fever
If traveling directly from the US, French Polynesia does not require any vaccines to enter.
COVID-19
Requirements for COVID-19 vaccinations change regularly. For the latest travel requirements, please refer to this interactive map developed by our friends at Sherpa.
when traveling from the US to French Polynesia
Vaccines
Covid 19
Childhood Vaccinations
- Chickenpox
- Diphtheria – Tetanus – Pertussis
- Flu (Influenza)
- Measles – Mumps – Rubella (MMR)
- Polio
- Shingles
- Hepatitis A
- Hepatitis B
Medications
Traveler’s Diarrhea Antibiotics
to alleviate an intestinal infection resulting from eating or drinking contaminated food or water. It is the most common travel-related illness and can occur anywhere, but the highest-risk destinations are in Asia, Africa, Mexico, Central and South America, and the Middle East.
when traveling from the US to French Polynesia
Vaccines
Typhoid
if you are visiting rural or remote areas or enjoying an extended stay in the country.
Rabies
may be considered if planning activities that involve direct contact with animals or wildlife – ie. wild camping, cave exploring, or fieldwork in rural areas. As a rule, we recommend avoiding interaction with animals – even domestic pets may carry diseases.
Medications
Altitude Sickness Medication
if you plan to visit high elevation areas like Mount Cook/Aoraki or the Southern Alps/Kā Tiritiri o te Moana. French Polynesia is a mountainous country but most other traditional highlights are below 8,000ft.
Motion Sickness Medication
will ensure your travels by air, land or sea are more enjoyable without nausea and dizziness tagging along.
Sleep Aids
may be a great addition to your packing list if you struggle with jet lag or sleeplessness due to travel stress or time zone changes.
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