Europe · Updated
As of July 2026, French Polynesia scores 82/100 on the IsMyTripSafe safety index (average across assessed destinations). Of the 3 French Polynesia destinations assessed, Papeete scores highest (85/100), while Mo’orea scores lowest (80/100).
01 · Official Guidance
UK Foreign Office (FCDO)
Level 1No advisory against travel
Wildfires in south-west France Wildfires are affecting parts of Gironde and Landes in the south-west of France. French authorities have evacuated campsites, tourist accommodation and some residential areas.
Full advisory →Government of Canada
Level 2Exercise a high degree of caution
Canada's official risk level for France: exercise a high degree of caution.
Full advisory →02 · Destinations
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03 · Evidence Signals
| Indicator | Value | Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Government travel advisoryGovernment of Canada | Level 2 — Exercise a high degree of caution | 50 | Government of Canada |
| Homicide rateWorld Bank Open Data · 2023 | 1.3 / 100k | 91 | World Bank Open Data (2023) |
| Feel safe walking alone after darkUN SDG Global Database · 2024 | 78.0% | 81 | UN SDG Global Database (2024) |
| Physical assault (past year)UN SDG Global Database · 2019 | 2.4% | 87 | UN SDG Global Database (2019) |
| Political stability & no terrorismWorld Bank Governance Indicators · 2024 | 62/100 | 62 | World Bank Governance Indicators (2024) |
| Rule of lawWorld Bank Governance Indicators · 2024 | 74/100 | 74 | World Bank Governance Indicators (2024) |
| Road traffic deathsWHO Global Health Observatory · 2021 | 4.7 / 100k | 85 | WHO Global Health Observatory (2021) |
04 · Questions
On our composite index French Polynesia averages 82/100. See the destination reports above for city-level detail. (Updated 29 July 2026.)
Of the destinations we've assessed, Papeete currently scores highest at 85/100 (Very Safe). Mo’orea scores lowest at 80/100.
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.