Low riskOceania · PolynesiaFrench Polynesia Travel Health Guide
Low risk
French Polynesia carries a CDC Level 1 travel health notice. No malaria risk. Key travel vaccines: COVID-19, Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B.
Overall risk
Low risk
Malaria
None
Best time to visit
Year-round
Recommended vaccines
Routine vaccines
Make sure you're up-to-date on all routine vaccines including chickenpox, tetanus, flu, MMR, polio, and shingles.
COVID-19
All eligible travelers should be up to date with their COVID-19 vaccines.
Hepatitis A
Hepatitis A vaccine is recommended for all travelers to French Polynesia. Special dosing may be needed for infants, those with allergies, or high-risk travelers.
Hepatitis B
Hepatitis B vaccine is recommended for all unvaccinated travelers to French Polynesia.
Measles
Measles vaccination with MMR is recommended for all travelers due to rising cases worldwide. Infants 6-11 months need an early dose.
Typhoid
Typhoid vaccine is recommended for most travelers, especially if staying with friends/relatives or visiting smaller cities or rural areas.
Rabies
Rabies vaccine may be recommended based on your activities and access to medical care. Rabid dogs are not commonly found in French Polynesia, but vaccines may only be available in larger medical facilities.
Yellow Fever
Yellow fever vaccine is not recommended for French Polynesia, but is required if you're coming from a country with yellow fever risk, including airport layovers over 12 hours.
Disease risks
Emergency numbers
Police
17
Medical / Ambulance
15
Fire
18
U.S. Embassy
+33-1-43-12-22-22
French Polynesia travel health FAQ
Do I need vaccines to travel to French Polynesia?▼
For travel to French Polynesia, Routine vaccines, COVID-19, Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B, Measles and Typhoid are recommended; Rabies and Yellow Fever may be advised depending on your itinerary. Make sure your routine vaccinations (such as MMR, Tdap, polio and seasonal flu) are up to date, and see a travel-health provider about 4–6 weeks before you leave.
Is there malaria in French Polynesia?▼
No — French Polynesia is not considered a malaria-risk destination, so antimalarial medication is not routinely needed. Basic insect-bite precautions are still sensible.
Is it safe to travel to French Polynesia?▼
From a travel-health standpoint, French Polynesia is currently rated low risk. French Polynesia carries a CDC Level 1 travel health notice. No malaria risk. Key travel vaccines: COVID-19, Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B.
What are the emergency phone numbers in French Polynesia?▼
Key emergency numbers in French Polynesia are Police 17, Medical / Ambulance 15, Fire 18 and U.S. Embassy +33-1-43-12-22-22. Save them before you travel and confirm the current numbers with your accommodation on arrival.
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Build my Trip KitSources: CDC Travelers' Health · WHO International Travel and Health. Last updated 2026-07-31. Health conditions and entry rules change — verify with the CDC, WHO and your destination’s authorities before travel. This page is informational and not a substitute for advice from a travel-medicine provider.