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- Capital
- Papeete (PPT)
- Dialing Code
- + 689
- Time Zone
- UTC / GMT -10 hours
- Language
- French and Tahitian
- Best Time to Go
- June - October
- Currency
- Change Pacific Franc (XPF)
Travel Tips
- Tropical and sunny weather year round with a humid season from November to March, where short rain spells can occur
- Mains water in hotels and towns is safe to drink
- Tipping in Tahiti not required nor expected as it goes against local custom where hospitality is paramount
- English is understood in the tourist resorts
Last updated 8 October 2026
Visa Guide
Public Holidays
2026
January: 1
March: 5
April: 3, 6
May: 1, 8, 14, 25
July: 14
August: 15
November: 1, 11, 20
December: 25
Visa Requirements
Visas are required by South African passport holders
- Applications are through French Consultates
- The type of visa to apply for is a C-TOM visa
Health / Vaccinations
Compulsory:
Yellow Fever (Dependant on Country of Origin/Stopover)
Recommended Travel Vaccines:
Hepatitis A & B, Tetanus, Polio