Do I need a visa for Bora Bora?

A visa is not required for this destination for a stay of up to 90 days in any 180 day period. Please keep in mind that while a visa is not required, you must: Hold a passport valid for at least six months beyond your date of country exit and with one blank visa page. Hold proof of onward and return flights.



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For stays of up to 90 days, nationals of the United States, Canada, and most European countries do not need a visa for French Polynesia, including Bora Bora.

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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. If the purpose of the trip is not tourism (work, scientific research, etc.), then you may be required to obtain a visa before arrival in French Polynesia.

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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 every six months. If the purpose of the trip is not tourism (work, scientific research, etc.), then you may be required to obtain a visa before arrival in French Polynesia.

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Can I travel to French Polynesia (Tahiti)? French Polynesia is open to all travelers.

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It takes approximately 14h 9m to get from United States to Bora-Bora, including transfers. How long is the flight from United States to Bora-Bora? There is no direct flight from Los Angeles Airport to Bora Bora Airport. The quickest flight takes 16h 30m and has one stopover.

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The official currency of Bora Bora is the French Pacific Franc (XPF).

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To get to Bora Bora, most travelers fly into Bora Bora Airport also known as Motu Mute Airport. If you're coming from the U.S., you'll first stop at the Faa'a International Airport in Tahiti. Once you've cleared customs, you'll hop on a 45-minute flight to Bora Bora Airport.

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Credit cards are accepted at hotels, restaurants, and larger shops and grocery stores on Tahiti, Moorea and Bora Bora. Smaller shops or stores or more remote islands may accept credit cards with a minimum purchase. Visa and MasterCard are the two most widely accepted credit cards.

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To properly experience Bora Bora, three days (four nights if arriving late) should be enough. The island is small and there isn't all that much to see. If you're after a pampering luxury holiday of sipping cocktails on the deck of your overwater bungalow, you could probably spend a week (if you can afford that).

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The best times to go to Bora Bora are November and April. These short shoulder seasons offer fine weather with temperatures in the mid-70s to mid-80s. High season runs from May to October when rain showers are isolated and the number of tourists swells.

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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.

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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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Alcohol. The cost of your drinks in Bora Bora can add up to a hefty amount. You are allowed to fly into Bora Bora with 2L of liquor or wine per person, so 3 bottles each.

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