Canada Visa RequirementsFor French Polynesia passport holders
French Polynesia residents traveling on French passports must obtain a Canadian Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) before visiting Canada by air. The eTA costs $7 CAD and is applied online at canada.ca. It is valid for 5 years or until passport expiry.
French Polynesia passport holders require a visa to enter Canada.
Apply for a Canadian eTA online at canada.ca. The fee is $7 CAD. Complete the online form, provide passport details, answer eligibility questions, and pay by card. The eTA is usually approved within minutes and linked electronically to your passport. No physical document is issued.
Entry Requirements
Passport Validity
6 months beyond date of entry
Blank Pages
2 blank pages required
Multiple Entry
Single entry only
Work Permitted
No - requires work visa
Biometrics
Required at first application
Current Travel Situation
French Polynesia to Canada: What You Need to Know
While French Polynesian residents hold French EU passports, they are not exempt from Canada's eTA requirement. Citizens of France and most other EU countries must obtain an eTA before flying to Canada. The eTA is a simple online application and is typically approved within minutes.
How to Get There
From Tahiti Faaa (PPT) to Toronto (YYZ) or Montreal (YUL) via Paris (CDG) on Air France or Air Tahiti Nui, or via Los Angeles (LAX) on connecting flights. Air Canada operates Paris-Toronto and Paris-Montreal routes.
Money & Banking
Canada uses the Canadian dollar (CAD). Cards are widely accepted. Budget $100 to $200 CAD per day. Tipping 15 to 20% at restaurants is customary. ATMs are plentiful in cities.
Practical Tips
Toronto Pearson (YYZ) and Montreal Trudeau (YUL) are the main Canadian gateways from Europe. From Tahiti, route via Paris (CDG) or Los Angeles (LAX) to reach Canadian airports. Canada has vast geography and excellent national parks. French is an official language and widely spoken in Quebec.