UK Foreign Office (FCDO)
Level 1No advisory against travel
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Full advisory →Is French Polynesia safe? 🇵🇫
Oceania · Updated
As of July 2026, French Polynesia scores 83/100 on the IsMyTripSafe safety index (average across assessed destinations). Of the 1 French Polynesia destination assessed, Papeete scores highest (83/100).
01 · Official Guidance
Government advisories
Government of Canada
Level 1Exercise normal security precautions
Canada's official risk level for French Polynesia: exercise normal security precautions.
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French Polynesia destinations by safety score
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03 · Evidence Signals
French Polynesia safety data
| Indicator | Value | Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Government travel advisoryGovernment of Canada | Level 1 — Exercise normal security precautions | 97 | Government of Canada |
| Political stability & no terrorismWorld Bank Governance Indicators · 2024 | 83/100 | 83 | World Bank Governance Indicators (2024) |
| Rule of lawWorld Bank Governance Indicators · 2024 | 74/100 | 74 | World Bank Governance Indicators (2024) |
04 · Questions
French Polynesia safety FAQ
Is French Polynesia safe to visit right now?
On our composite index French Polynesia averages 83/100. See the destination reports above for city-level detail. (Updated 28 July 2026.)
What is the safest place to visit in French Polynesia?
Of the destinations we've assessed, Papeete currently scores highest at 83/100 (Safe).
Where does this French Polynesia safety data come from?
Directly from public sources: US, UK and Canadian government advisories, World Bank and UNODC crime statistics, WHO health data, live air-quality, disaster and earthquake feeds — plus AI field research over current local reporting. Read the full methodology.