How to send a letter to Tahiti

How to address and send post to another country — the address layout, postage, delivery times and what you can and can’t send.

Tahiti

Sending post to Tahiti
Full name on envelopeRequired
Delivery timeApprox 7–20 business days.
PostageInternational La Poste (Priority/Economy), Registered, Colissimo/EMS…
PostcodeFrench Polynesia uses FR-style 5-digit codes starting “987”.

✉️ Addressing the envelope

Address layout
Nom complet
Rue + Numéro
CODE POSTAL  VILLE
TAHITI (FRENCH POLYNESIA)
Example
Tehani Maema
Avenue du Prince Hinoi 20
98714  PAPEETE
TAHITI (FRENCH POLYNESIA)
More examples
BP (Boîte Postale):
Tehani Maema
BP 1234
98713  PAPEETE
TAHITI (FRENCH POLYNESIA)
Full name
Required
Full name required for pickup.
Postcode
French Polynesia uses FR-style 5-digit codes starting “987”.
Language
French; English acceptable internationally.

📮 Sending

Postage methods
International La Poste (Priority/Economy), Registered, Colissimo/EMS (route dependent).
Delivery times
Approx 7–20 business days.

🛃 Customs and restrictions

Customs
CN22/CN23 for goods.
Restrictions
Batteries, aerosols, many foods restricted.

💡 Tips

Use the correct 987xx code; write territory clearly.
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