UK Foreign Office (FCDO)
Level 1No advisory against travel
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Is French Polynesia safe? 🇵🇫
Oceania · Updated
As of October 2026, French Polynesia scores 87/100 on the IsMyTripSafe safety index (average across assessed destinations). Of the 3 French Polynesia destinations assessed, Mo’orea scores highest (88/100), while Bora-Bora scores lowest (86/100).
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
#1🇫🇷Mo’oreaVery Safe · updated 29 July 202688#2🇵🇫PapeeteVery Safe · updated 13 October 202686#3🇵🇫Bora-BoraVery Safe · updated 7 October 202686
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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 | 100 | Government of Canada |
| Homicide rateWorld Bank Open Data · 2009 | 0.4 / 100k | 99 | World Bank Open Data (2009) |
| Political stability & no terrorismWorld Bank Governance Indicators · 2025 | 76/100 | 76 | World Bank Governance Indicators (2025) |
| Rule of lawWorld Bank Governance Indicators · 2025 | 69/100 | 69 | World Bank Governance Indicators (2025) |
04 · Questions
French Polynesia safety FAQ
Is French Polynesia safe to visit right now?
On our composite index French Polynesia averages 87/100. See the destination reports above for city-level detail. (Updated 13 October 2026.)
What is the safest place to visit in French Polynesia?
Of the destinations we've assessed, Mo’orea currently scores highest at 88/100 (Very Safe). Bora-Bora scores lowest at 86/100.
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.