Polynesia · Immigration

French Polynesia

37 immigration routes

French Polynesia sits in Polynesia. Its immigration system runs 37 distinct routes — led by family, humanitarian protection and work, each set out in official law. All 37 cite an official government source, shown on the route with the date we last read it. Who actually qualifies depends on your full profile.

Immigration routes
37across 16 route categories, each set out in official law
Source-cited routes
37 of 37cite an official government source, with the date we last read it
Largest category
Family8 of the 37 routes — see them under Family below
Region
Polynesia
Capital
Papeetē
Population
282,465
Official language
French
Currency
XPF
Time zone
3 zones
Source-cited pathways

Immigration routes

All 37 routes, grouped by purpose — 37 of 37 cite an official government source directly.

Work

3 routes

Investment

1 route

Business & self-employment

2 routes

Talent & merit

1 route

Study

2 routes

Family

7 of 8 say who you can bring
8 routes

Independent means

1 route

Residence-based status

3 routes

Free movement

1 of 2 says who you can bring
2 routes

Youth mobility

1 route

Cultural, religious & volunteer

1 route

Short stay & visit

1 route

Humanitarian protection

7 routes

Ancestry & return

1 route

Medical treatment

2 routes

Other & special

1 route

Official sources

Compiled by António Mira, founder · How we verify our data · Not legal advice — immigration rules and thresholds change; confirm with the official sources above before deciding.

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