Rangiroa - Clearance
Avatoru is the Port of Entry.
See the French Polynesia Clearance page for full details.
It is NO LONGER compulsory for all yachts visiting French Polynesia to visit Papeete Customs and Immigration to complete the clearing-in process.
Yachts can now clear in or out of FP with the “gendarmes” offices (French Police) at the ports of entry in the other islands (Marquesas, Tuamotus, Gambiers, Australs etc.) and complete all customs and immigration formalities in the one place.
The Gendarmerie Nationale in Avatoru can deal with Immigration and Customs. There is a small (150pxf) anchoring tax which must be paid to the Gendarmerie on arrival.
Full details can be found at French Polynesia Clearance.
Last updated: May 2022
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Rangiroa dive centre helping cruisers.
Eleuthera Plongee dive centre just near the dock at Tiputa village is making himself available to help cruisers. They have a washing machine, wifi, postal service, push bike hire and more available and run a very professional diving operation.
Yannick is there to welcome you and will try to help with any issues cruisers have and would like to hear feedback on how he can help. There are two small supermarkets within easy walking distance which make a great place to stop for a while.