Italy Visa RequirementsFor French Polynesia passport holders
French Polynesia's residents are French EU citizens and can enter Italy without a visa. Italy is a Schengen founding member. French passport holders enjoy full freedom of movement across Italy and the entire Schengen Area.
French Polynesia passport holders must apply for a visa at a Italy embassy or consulate before traveling.
French Polynesia citizens need a Schengen visa to visit Italy. The visa costs €80 (~$87) and allows stays up to 90 days.
Italy 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 Italy: What You Need to Know
Italy is a Schengen and EU founding member. French citizens from French Polynesia have unrestricted access. Italy is one of the world's most visited countries and a major destination for French tourists. Italian and French share Latin roots, making the cultural experience particularly rich.
How to Get There
From Tahiti Faaa (PPT) to Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) on Air Tahiti Nui. From CDG, Air France, ITA Airways, and Ryanair serve major Italian cities. Rome is 2.5 hours from Paris, Milan is 1.5 hours by TGV train.
Money & Banking
Italy uses the Euro (EUR). Cards are widely accepted in cities. Cash is preferred at smaller restaurants and markets. Budget 90 to 150 EUR per day. ATMs are widely available throughout Italy.
Practical Tips
Travel on your French passport. Rome Fiumicino (FCO), Milan Malpensa (MXP), and Venice Marco Polo (VCE) are the main international gateways. Book major attractions (Colosseum, Vatican) well in advance. Italy is best visited from April to June or September to November.