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Can US residents travel to Bora Bora?

Do You Need a Visa to Travel to Bora Bora? Americans do not require visa to visit Bora Bora for 90 days every six months. However, persons planning to stay in the country for more than 90 days will need to acquire a visa.



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Travelers can enter Bora Bora for 90 days every six months without a visa. Passports must be valid for at least three months and proof of onward travel may be required.

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Bora Bora is approximately 260 kilometers northwest of Tahiti, which is the capital of French Polynesia.

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Bora Bora is politically part of French Polynesia. The island is a French overseas territory and is not part of the European Union.

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Tourists, including US citizens, can travel to the Maldives without a pre-arrival visa. They are granted a 30-day free visa upon arrival.

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Bora Bora is considered expensive due to a few key reasons. Its remote location in the South Pacific means that the cost of flights is high. The island is also known for its luxury resorts and overwater bungalows, which are costly.

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As one of the 118 islands of Tahiti, its allure comes from its unmatched landscape beauty and the richness of Tahitian culture. The people of Bora Bora embrace visitors with the aromatic tiare leis and welcome them with warm smiles and traditional music and dance.

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The travel time to get to Bora Bora vs. the Maldives obviously depends on your location, but for those of us in the U.S. Bora Bora is much closer. Maldives is not only far, but can be difficult to get to get to. There are no direct flights to the Maldives.

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The languages spoken in Bora Bora are Tahitian and French. However, due to the high tourism population, many natives of Bora Bora have learned to speak English. Bora Bora is a major international tourist destination, famous for its seaside luxury resorts.

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U.S. citizens do not need a visa if entering on a regular tourist passport and staying no more than 90 days out of every six months.

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