Turkey Visa RequirementsFor French Polynesia passport holders
French Polynesia residents traveling on French passports are eligible for Turkey's online eVisa. The eVisa is applied for at evisa.gov.tr and costs approximately $60 USD. Processing is usually instant to 24 hours. The visa is valid for stays up to 30 days.
French Polynesia passport holders require a visa to enter Turkey.
Apply online at evisa.gov.tr before departure. The eVisa fee is approximately $60 USD. Complete the online form, upload a passport photo and scan, and pay by card. The eVisa is linked to your passport electronically. Print a copy to present on arrival at Istanbul.
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
Current Travel Situation
French Polynesia to Turkey: What You Need to Know
Turkey's eVisa program covers French citizens, meaning French Polynesia residents can apply entirely online. Istanbul is one of the world's great cities, straddling Europe and Asia, and Turkish Airlines' extensive network makes it a convenient hub for onward travel.
How to Get There
From Tahiti Faaa (PPT) to Paris (CDG) on Air Tahiti Nui. From CDG, Turkish Airlines and Air France fly to Istanbul (IST) in approximately 4 hours. Turkish Airlines is well connected throughout Africa, making Istanbul a hub for African-Turkish travel.
Money & Banking
Turkey uses the Turkish Lira (TRY). Cards are widely accepted in Istanbul and tourist areas. Cash is useful in bazaars. Budget $50 to $80 USD per day. Turkey offers excellent value compared to Western Europe.
Practical Tips
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) and Istanbul New Airport (IST) are Turkey's main international gateways. Turkish Airlines has one of the world's largest international networks. Istanbul's historic sites (Hagia Sophia, Grand Bazaar, Topkapi Palace) are exceptional. Hot and dry June to August; mild April to June and September to November.