by Jim Byers
Last updated: 6:25 PM ET, Mon June 8, 2020
There's great news for lovers of Tahiti and French Polynesia, and for agents who sell the destination. French Polynesia has had no active cases of COVID-19 since May 29th. The country's authorities announced on Monday that the borders will be re-opening to international tourism in French Polynesia starting July 15th, 2020.
"Quarantine measures will be completely lifted and French Polynesia's borders will re-open to international tourism from all countries," officials said.
A long list of conditions exists, including the following:
- Compulsory COVID-19 (RT-PCR) test 72 hours before the departure to French Polynesia
- Compulsory international travel insurance for every non-resident visitor traveling to French Polynesia (example; coverage provided by some credit cards used to cover the stay).
- Travelers will have to provide a medial certificate (specifics to be communicated)/
Also, International Air Transport Authority in-flight safety/health rules will have to be followed, and mask-wearing is encouraged at the destination.
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