French Polynesia Visa Question

[matrix]

Hello, I've read all the threads here and on the Pacific Puddle Jump mailing list carefully regarding French Polynesia immigration. But there's one thing I can not find.

Has anyone arrived to Tahiti on the normal visa (90 days), return to their home nation, and then initiated the process to apply for the 1 year visa? I realize it take 3-4 months to complete this process but I'm wondering if making an initial 3 month visit in some way disqualifies you for applying for the 1 year visa.

I'm guessing the reason you don't hear much about this scenario is that it's financially illogical compared to just getting things done in advance.

Thanks!

[JPA Cate]

Mate, way too complex for this simpleton.

Maybe get on the immigrations page for the outre-mer places, and your country of origin will affect the answers.

Ann

[Livia]

Hi Matrix,

We did exactly that. If you go to our blog (linked in my signature) and use the upper right search window typing 'long stay' you will find a part one, part two post about it.

Happy to answer any further questions. We are in Nz right now so have regular internet access.

Livia

[matrix]

Amazing resource, thanks Livia!

That post answered a lot of questions. I also called the Los Angeles based French Consulate this morning and they were very helpful too.

Thanks everyone, I'll post further on this thread if I learn anything more other than what's in Livia's post.

Cheers