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

• Country brief
• Country fact sheet (PDF)
• Australia Pacific Islands Business Council

Resources

• Map (external website)

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

• Includes Heads of State, Prime Ministers, Foreign, Trade and Aid Ministers.

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
• 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