Oceania · Updated
As of September 2026, French Polynesia scores 87/100 on the IsMyTripSafe safety index (average across assessed destinations). The U.S. State Department rates French Polynesia Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions. Of the 3 French Polynesia destinations assessed, Bora-Bora scores highest (88/100), while Papeete scores lowest (85/100).
01 · Official Guidance
U.S. Department of State
Level 1Exercise Normal Precautions
Reissued after periodic review without changes Exercise normal precautions in French Polynesia. Read the country information page for additional information on travel to French Polynesia.
Full advisory →UK Foreign Office (FCDO)
Level 1No advisory against travel
Before you travel No travel can be guaranteed safe. Read all the advice in this guide.
Full advisory →Government of Canada
Level 1Exercise normal security precautions
Canada's official risk level for French Polynesia: exercise normal security precautions.
Full advisory →02 · Destinations
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03 · Evidence Signals
| Indicator | Value | Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Government travel advisoryCA / US | Level 1 — Exercise Normal Precautions · 2 govts | 97 | CA / US |
| Homicide rateWorld Bank Open Data · 2009 | 0.4 / 100k | 99 | World Bank Open Data (2009) |
| 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
The U.S. State Department currently rates French Polynesia Level 1 of 4 — Exercise Normal Precautions. On our composite index French Polynesia averages 87/100. See the destination reports above for city-level detail. (Updated 14 September 2026.)
Of the destinations we've assessed, Bora-Bora currently scores highest at 88/100 (Very Safe). Papeete scores lowest at 85/100.
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.