The Islands of Tahiti COVID-19 Testing Locations

COVID-19 TESTING INFORMATION FOR TRAVELLERS RETURNING FROM THE ISLANDS OF TAHITI

LONDON, 2021-Jan-15 — /Travel PR News/ — With the list of nations requiring negative COVID-19 tests to be taken prior to departure continuing to expand, government agencies within French Polynesia including The Louis Malardé Institute, the Ministry of Health and the Ministry of Tourism, are currently working together to find solutions to meet this growing demand.

Please review the list of current options for travellers that are required to take a test prior to departure.

Locations in Tahiti

• Louis Malardé Institute (ILM) in Papeete

Address: COVID FARE at the crossroad between rue des Poilus Tahitiens and of rue du 5 mars 1797, Papeete

Hours: Monday to Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., Saturday and Sunday from 7:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

The traveller must present himself at the Institute 72 hours before departure with his Airline ticket. The traveller will be provided with an ID and access code to download their results from the institute website.

The cost for an RT-PCR test is 17,100 xpf per person.

The cost for an antigenic test is 5,700 xpf per person.*

• Nahoata’s Laboratory in Pirae

Address: Crossroad between avenue Pomare and rue Tuterai tane, Pirae

Hours: Monday to Friday 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., Saturday 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Closed on Sundays

It is recommended to make an appointment as early as possible by phone at 40 54 33 33. For samples taken before 2pm, the results are available the same afternoon and accessible remotely via a secure server. Each patient will be given an identifier to download their results.

The cost for an RT-PCR test is 16 074 xpf per person.

Antigenic tests are not available.

• Tamanu’s Laboratory, Tamanu Shopping Center in Punaauia

Address: Centre commercial Tamanu, 1st floor

Hours: Monday to Friday 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Saturday 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Closed on Sundays.

It is recommended to make an appointment as early as possible by phone at 40 42 94 00. For samples taken before 2pm, the results are available the same afternoon and accessible remotely via a secure server. Each patient will be given an identifier to download their results.

The cost for an RT-PCR test is 16 074 xpf per person.

Antigenic tests are not available.

Locations in Moorea

• The Moorea Laboratory,

Address: PK 3.5 Mountain-side in Tiaia, Maherepa

Hours: Monday to Friday from 7 a.m. to 11 a.m., Saturday from 7 a.m. to 10 a.m. Closed on Sundays

It is recommended to make an appointment as early as possible by phone at 40 55 05 85. The results are available the same afternoon and accessible remotely via a secure server. Each patient will be given an identifier to download their results.

The cost for an RT-PCR test is 16 074 xpf per person.

Antigenic tests are not available.

Other Islands

Government agencies are working to organize a collection network for additional islands (sampling, transmission to the Lab Institute, obtaining the results and payment) and will provide details as soon as available.

For now, travellers should therefore be advised to go to the island of Tahiti before their departure and choose one of the options above.

For the latest updates please visit our regularly updated COVID-19 Traveller Insights Dashboard

 * The traveller should check with the health authorities of the country of destination what type of test is required but an RT-PCR test will cover all requirements.

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About The Islands of Tahiti 

Located in the South Pacific, The Islands of Tahiti consist of 118 islands and atolls, made up of the well-known Society Islands including Tahiti and Bora Bora, Tuamotu Islands, Gambier Islands, Austral Islands and Marquesas Islands. Known for being an artist’s residence to the likes of Gauguin and Matisse, The Islands of Tahiti are the birthplace of Polynesian culture. The locals are warm and welcoming, whilst exuding a humble spirit and proudly sharing their traditions and heritage with visitors. The current Embraced by Mana campaign highlights the diversity of the destination, bringing to life the duality of seclusion and adventure and connecting all islands. Access from the UK is usually via Paris or Los Angeles with connections from Air Tahiti Nui. 

For more information on The Islands of Tahiti, visit www.tahititourisme.uk

For further press information, please contact Black Diamond: 

Sophie Morgan: smorgan@tahititourisme.uk 

Imogen Frew: ifrew@tahititourisme.uk