French Polynesia is a semi-autonomous overseas collectivity of France. It consists of five main island groups scattered across five million square kilometres midway between Australia and South America.

Economic and trade information

• French Polynesia country brief
• French Polynesia trade and economic fact sheet [PDF]
• Australia Pacific Islands Business Council

Travel information

• Before you travel, visit smartraveller.gov.au
  • Read the travel advice for French Polynesia
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  • Get the right travel insurance
  • For how we can help Australians overseas, see the Consular services charter
• Australian Passports Office
• Visa information

Heads of Government

Heads of State, Prime Ministers, Foreign, Trade and Aid Ministers

Embassies and consulates

Australia

Australian Consulate-General in Papeete, French Polynesia

French Polynesia

• The Embassy of France in Australia is responsible for French Polynesia affairs in Australia.
• Embassy of France contact details
• Consulate contact details

Contacts

Contact details for the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, Australia

Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade
Polynesia and Sports Branch
R.G Casey Building
John McEwen Crescent
BARTON ACT 0221
Australia

Phone: +61 2 6261 1111

Fax: +61 2-6261 2332

Contact details for French Polynesia

Presidency (responsible for international affairs)
Quartier Broche
Avenue Pouvana’a a O’opa
BP 2551
Papeete Polynésie française

Phone: +689 40 47 20 00

Minster of the Economy
Quartier Broche – Bâtiment D
Avenue Pouvana’a a O’opa
BP 2551
Papeete Polynésie française

Phone: +689 40 47 22 80

Fax: +689 41 9781