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French Polynesia visa for Bangladeshis

French Polynesia is a French overseas collectivity and is not part of the Schengen area, so it has its own entry rules. The official Government of French Polynesia page says foreign nationals who are not EU nationals must show a valid visa at the border if their nationality requires one, with a short-stay visa for up to 90 days. We could not open an official page that names Bangladesh, so the visa category for Bangladeshi passport holders, the fee and the processing time are marked for confirmation. Last checked 3 November 2026.

Quick answer: Visa needed?: Probably yes. Non-EU nationals must show a valid visa if their nationality requires one. No official page we could open names Bangladesh; confirm with the French Embassy in Dhaka before booking.. Where to apply: French diplomatic mission for your country of residence, which for Bangladeshi residents is the French Embassy in Dhaka (visa section). Confirm that your application is for French Polynesia, not only mainland France or Schengen.. Confirm before you pay.

Official source checkedLast checked: 3 November 2026Visa required (confirm with the French Embassy)

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VISA NEEDED?

Probably yes. Non-EU nationals must show a valid visa if their nationality requires one. No official page we could open names Bangladesh; confirm with the French Embassy in Dhaka before booking.

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WHERE TO APPLY

French diplomatic mission for your country of residence, which for Bangladeshi residents is the French Embassy in Dhaka (visa section). Confirm that your application is for French Polynesia, not only mainland France or Schengen.

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SCHENGEN STATUS

French Polynesia is an overseas collectivity outside the Schengen area. Do not assume a Schengen visa is valid there; ask the French Embassy.

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FEE

Not confirmed on an official page for French Polynesia. The France-Visas site and the embassy publish the current short-stay fee.

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STAY

Short-stay visa: 90 days or less. Longer stays need a long-stay visa suited to the length and purpose.

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PROCESSING TIME

Not confirmed for French Polynesia. For mainland France the embassy advises booking an appointment at least 15 days before departure; this may differ.

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PASSPORT VALIDITY

Valid for at least 6 months after the planned date of departure from French Polynesia (Government of French Polynesia, service-public.pf).

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RETURN TICKET AND FUNDS

Not stated on the official page we opened. Airlines and border officers may ask for onward travel and funds; confirm.

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HEALTH

No mandatory vaccine was checked on an official page. Confirm health and insurance rules before travel.

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CONTACT

Official guidance points to the High Commission of the Republic in French Polynesia (polynesie-francaise.pref.gouv.fr) and the French Embassy in Dhaka.

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How it works

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French Polynesia (Tahiti, Bora Bora, Moorea and others) belongs to France but is not in the Schengen area. The Government of French Polynesia says foreign nationals who are not EU nationals must be able to show a valid visa at the border if their nationality requires one.
For a visit of 90 days or less the visa is a short-stay visa. For longer stays, work or residence a long-stay visa is needed. Visa applications for Bangladeshi residents go through the French diplomatic network, normally via the France-Visas system and the French Embassy in Dhaka.
Because we could not open an official page that lists Bangladesh for French Polynesia, ask the embassy in writing which visa applies and whether your destination is French Polynesia before you pay for tickets.

Total cost

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Visa government fee: confirm the current amount on France-Visas or with the French Embassy, as we could not verify a French Polynesia fee. Airfare, insurance, accommodation and any visa-centre service charge are extra. Travel Counsellor Ltd. service charges, if any, are quoted separately in BDT by our office. Checked 3 November 2026.

Transit and connecting visas

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Flights from Dhaka usually connect through Asia, the Middle East, the US, Australia, New Zealand or Paris, and these countries may need their own transit or entry visas. Check each country's rules separately.

Where to apply: receiving authority

Embassy of France in Dhaka (visa section), for French Polynesia visas

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Address: Dhaka, Bangladesh (street address not verified on the pages we opened; see the embassy site)

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Website: bd.diplomatie.gouv.fr/fr/demander-un-visa

French Polynesia has no mission in Dhaka. Applications go through France-Visas and the French Embassy. Confirm the destination and visa type with the embassy.

High Commission of the Republic in French Polynesia

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Address: Papeete, Tahiti, French Polynesia (details on the High Commission site)

Phone: Not verified

Email: Not verified

Hours: Not verified

Website: www.polynesie-francaise.pref.gouv.fr

Reference authority for entry rules; not a place to apply from Bangladesh.

Offices, hours and appointment rules change. Check the official website or ask us before you go.

Document checklist

Documents change by visa type and profile. Our counsellor confirms your exact list.

Core documents (all travellers)

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Passport valid at least 6 months after departure from French Polynesia (official)
Visa application form and photo as required by France-Visas (confirm)
Return or onward ticket (genuine)
Accommodation details (genuine booking)
Proof of funds and travel insurance (confirm)

Employed travellers (supporting)

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Job letter, NOC and bank statement

Business owners (supporting)

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Trade licence, tax documents and bank statement

Students (supporting)

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Institution letter and sponsor bank statement

Children (supporting)

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Birth certificate and parent consent as precaution

Things to watch

French Polynesia is not part of the Schengen area; do not assume a Schengen visa works there.
No official page we could open names Bangladesh for French Polynesia; confirm in writing with the French Embassy.
Do not use dummy tickets or fake bookings.
Travel Counsellor Ltd. is a private consultancy, not an embassy. Visa decisions rest with the French authorities.
No approval is guaranteed and rules can change.

Frequently asked questions

Do Bangladeshis need a visa for French Polynesia?

Non-EU nationals need a visa if their nationality requires one. Bangladesh is not named on any official page we could open, so confirm with the French Embassy in Dhaka.

Is French Polynesia in the Schengen area?

No. It is a French overseas collectivity outside Schengen with its own entry rules. Ask the embassy whether any visa you hold is valid there.

How long can I stay on a short-stay visa?

Up to 90 days. Longer stays need a long-stay visa.

How long must my passport be valid?

At least 6 months after your planned departure from French Polynesia, according to the Government of French Polynesia.

Sources

Visa decisions are made by the issuing authority. Fees and rules change, so confirm before you pay.