French Polynesia
French Polynesia is an overseas entity of France with substantial internal autonomy. It consists of five main island groups scattered across 5 million sq km midway between Australia and South America. Its young, growing population is some 259,800 people (according to the latest estimate of the French Polynesian Statistics Institute).
Economic and Trade information
Resources
- Map (External site)
Travel information
- See our Travel Information page
- Before you travel: Passports Australia | Visa information | 'Safe Travel'-Top 10 Tips
- Assistance to Australian travellers: Consular Services Charter
Heads of Government
Embassies and consulates
Australia
- The Australian Consulate-General in New Caledonia is responsible for Australian affairs in French Polynesia.
French Polynesia
- The Embassy of France in Australia is responsible for French Polynesia affairs in Australia.
Contacts
- Contact details for the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, Australia
- Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade
Pacific Islands Branch
R.G Casey Building
John McEwen Crescent
BARTON ACT 0221
Australia
Fax: +62 2-6261 2332
- Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade
- Contact details for French Polynesia
- Minister of Foreign Relations
B.P. 2551
Papeete-Tahiti, French Polynesia
Tel: +689 54 3050
Fax: +689 41 9781 - Minster of the Economy
B.P. 2551
Papeete-Tahiti, French Polynesia
Tel: +689 54 3050
Fax: +689 41 9781
- Minister of Foreign Relations