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BASIC COUNTRY FACTS
Collectivity of French Polynesia
Pape'ete
- French
- Tahitian
- Austral
- Raivavae
- Rapa
- Mangareva
- Tuamotuan
- Marquesan
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STATUTORY LABOR REQUIREMENTS
Probation Period
- Probation period is of 3 months
Annual Leave
- Employees are entitled to annual paid leave up to 2 ½ working days per month of work according to the legislation in force.
Public Holidays
- Missionary Day (5th March)
- Good Friday (10th April)
- Whitsun (31st May)
- Internal Autonomy Day (29th June)
- Assumption of Mary (15th August)
- All Saints' Day (1st November)
- Armistice Day (11th November)
- Christmas Day (25th December)
Work Hours
- The statutory working hours per week are 39 hours
- The maximum working time is 48 hours per week and 10 hours per day
Notice Period
- This can be agreed in an open end contract between the employer and employee
13th Month Salary in Brazil
- No
- There is no statutory requirement to pay the 13th or 14th month salary.
- There is no evidence that it is customary.
INCOME TAX
- French Polynesian has no income taxes on individuals, no wealth taxes, and no inheritance taxes.
- New businesses are tax-exempt for their first 12 months of operation.
IMMIGRATION
- Any foreign visitor coming to The Islands of Tahiti is required to have a visa according to the following conditions.
- In all cases, visitors must hold a valid passport.
- Prior to their arrival in French Polynesia, applicants should contact their nearest embassy or consulate of their place of residence regarding necessary travel documents for international travel.
- Short term visas include tourist visa and business visa
- Any foreigner who wishes to stay more than three months in French Polynesia must apply for a long-term French Polynesia visa with the exception of citizens of the exempt countries.
- French citizens aren’t required to comply with any formalities, but for everyone else – even other EU citizens (with the exception of those with very specialized skills) – it’s difficult to work in French Polynesia.
- Authorization to take up paid employment is subject to the granting of a temporary-residence permit, issued by the French state, and a work permit, issued by the territory.
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Type of Visa/Permit |
Documentation |
Validity |
Eligibility |
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Tourist Visa |
|
90 days |
|
|
Business Visa |
|
90 days |
|
|
Temporary Residence Permit |
|
6 months to 12 months |
|
