Germany Visa RequirementsFor French Polynesia passport holders
French Polynesia's residents hold French EU passports and have unrestricted access to Germany and all Schengen member states. No visa or prior application is required. Germany is a founding EU member and major European economy.
French Polynesia passport holders must apply for a visa at a Germany embassy or consulate before traveling.
French Polynesia citizens need a Schengen visa to visit Germany. The visa costs €80 (~$87) and allows stays up to 90 days.
Germany is part of the Schengen Area. Your stay counts toward the 90-day limit within any 180-day period for the entire Schengen zone. Learn more about Schengen rules →
Entry Requirements
Passport Validity
3 months beyond departure from Schengen
Blank Pages
2 blank pages required
Multiple Entry
Single entry only
Work Permitted
No - requires work visa
Current Travel Situation
French Polynesia to Germany: What You Need to Know
Germany is a Schengen and EU member. French citizens from French Polynesia have full EU free movement rights in Germany. Germany and France are the two most central EU member states, sharing extensive economic, cultural, and political ties.
How to Get There
From Tahiti Faaa (PPT) to Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) on Air Tahiti Nui. From CDG, Air France, Lufthansa, and German carriers serve Frankfurt (FRA), Munich (MUC), and Berlin (BER) in approximately 1 to 2 hours.
Money & Banking
Germany uses the Euro (EUR). Cards are accepted though Germany is more cash-oriented than other Western European nations. Budget 80 to 130 EUR per day. ATMs are widely available.
Practical Tips
Travel on your French passport. Frankfurt (FRA), Munich (MUC), and Berlin (BER) are the main international airports. Germany has an excellent rail network (Deutsche Bahn) for inter-city travel. Frankfurt is particularly convenient as it is one of Europe's largest aviation hubs.