Pay once and you're done
No surprise bills when you get back. Pick your GB and days, pay a fixed price and browse worry-free. If you don't use it, we refund you.
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eSIM French Polynesia
4.8/5Instant delivery in 1 minute
Save up to 90% on roaming
High-speed 4G connection
Keep your WhatsApp and number
Choose your plan
100% secure payment
Refund 180 days if unactivated
Instant delivery
Unlimited data with a fair-use policy (FUP): full speed up to a daily allowance, then the pace slows for the rest of the day. No cut-offs, no extra charges. Fair use: Light 0.5 GB/day and Ultra 1 GB/day at full speed; after that, 512 Kbps until the daily reset.
Coverage in French Polynesia- Works on your phone (500+ compatible models)
- Real 4G coverage and speed in French Polynesia
- Activates on arrival, not when you buy
- Keep your number, WhatsApp and iMessage
- Refund if we can't get it working
NetworkTop local carrier
Speed3G / 4G
HotspotYes
ServiceData only
ActivationOn first data use
CompatibilityiPhone XS+, Samsung S20+, Pixel 3+ (500+ models)
InstallationQR code by email
FormatDigital eSIM (no physical SIM)
EIDDial *#06# to check it
UsageData only (your number still works for calls)
eSIM French Polynesia to have internet in French Polynesia without roaming from the moment you land. Arrive in Tahiti, Bora Bora or Moorea and connect by scanning the QR code that reaches your email in a minute, without changing your physical SIM or paying roaming. Ideal for Maps, WhatsApp, uploading photos or sharing by hotspot.
You browse over a top-tier local network in French Polynesia (Vini) with 4G coverage across the main islands. Choose the GB and days you need and pay only for that; keep your usual number for WhatsApp and calls, and share data by hotspot with your companions.
What's included
- 4G data in French Polynesia
- Hotspot to share internet with those travelling with you
- Keep your usual number: WhatsApp, incoming calls and iMessage without cut-offs
- Activation QR in your email in under 1 minute
- Data top-up without buying another eSIM
- Money-back guarantee if the eSIM doesn't work
Before you buy
- Data only: no traditional calls or SMS, though VoIP apps like WhatsApp do work
- You need an eSIM-compatible, carrier-unlocked phone. Check your device here
- Install it calmly before your trip: you have 180 days from purchase to activate the profile
Specifications
- Speed: 4G depending on local coverage
- Networks: PF - Vini 5G
- Top-up: Yes
- Hotspot: Yes
- Calls / SMS: Not included (VoIP apps only)
- Pre-activation window: 180 days from purchase
The (almost) 5-star eSIM
The eSIM was very easy to install and, once I reached my destination, I had a connection from the very first moment without having to worry about roaming.
Activation was quick and simple, and I had a connection the whole time with no hassle. Coverage and speed were very good.
I went on a trip around Latin America and had coverage everywhere, at a very good price. Highly recommended 💪🏼
Did you change your plans? We've got you covered
If you don't end up traveling, you have a money-back guarantee. And if something doesn't work at your destination, our human support helps you 24/7 until you're connected. No fine print, no complications.
French Polynesia
Land with the Internet already on. Share every moment of French Polynesia without hunting for WiFi or overpaying.
Travel connected, without the hassle
Connected or we help you
Coverage in more than 200 destinations on top-tier local networks, even outside big cities. And if something fails, human support 24/7 until you're online.
If you can take a photo, you can activate it
No paperwork or SIM cards. You get a QR, scan it and the eSIM installs itself. Your number and WhatsApp stay exactly the same.
eSIM plans for French Polynesia
Pick your data and days. Fixed price, no surprises, across French Polynesia.
| Data | Duration | Price |
|---|---|---|
| French Polynesia · 1 GB | 7 days | €31,13 |
| French Polynesia · 3 GB | 15 days | €88,52 |
| French Polynesia · 3 GB | 30 days | €92,97 |
| French Polynesia · 5 GB | 30 days | €147,24 |
| French Polynesia · 10 GB | 30 days | €266,47 |
| French Polynesia · 20 GB | 30 days | €505,36 |
Is your phone compatible?
Almost every phone since 2018 supports eSIM. Check it in 10 seconds — we show you step by step. Swipe →
Dial *#06#
Open the phone dialer and enter *#06#, just like a call. No need to press call.
Look for the EID
If a 32-digit EID code appears, your phone supports eSIM. Good news!
Ready to travel!
Just add your French Polynesia plan. Activate it with a QR and land with internet.
Prefer to check by brand and model? Pick it here:
Activate your eSIM in minutes
1Connect to WiFi
Install it before you travel. It uses no plan data.
2Settings → Cellular
Tap "Add eSIM" → "Use QR Code".
3Scan the QR
The one in your email. The eSIM installs itself.
4Activate on arrival
At your destination, turn on "Data Roaming" for PuraSIM.
1Connect to WiFi
Install it before you travel.
2Settings → Connections → SIM
Tap "Add eSIM" or "Add mobile plan".
3Scan the QR
Confirm the profile download.
4Turn on data
Select PuraSIM and enable roaming.
vs. the old way
Compared to roaming, an airport local SIM or hotel WiFi, the PuraSIM eSIM for French Polynesia is the simplest and cheapest way to get internet abroad.
Roaming
Unlimited daily data
No surprise bills
Online the moment you land
Data coverage across the country
Keep your number and WhatsApp
Human support on WhatsApp
4G/5G speed, no throttling
Daily plans: full-speed data up to the daily cap; after that, reduced speed (fair use).
Everything that You don't lose
✕ Roaming in French Polynesia: your carrier charges you every day
✓ Your eSIM: data for your whole trip from €31,13
Don't lose moneyFixed price before you leave, no surprises on your bill when you return.
Don't lose connectionHigh-speed internet as soon as you land, no need to search for WiFi.
Don't lose your numberYour SIM stays in: WhatsApp and your usual calls, active.
Don't lose timeNo queues or paperwork to buy a SIM at the airport.
Don't lose coverageConnect to top-tier local networks, not second-rate signals.
Don't lose your coolNo commitment, no small print, and a money-back guarantee.
Connect in 200+ destinations
One store for all your trips. Pick your country and leave the plane already connected.
Works with all your apps
Fast, stable connection on top-tier local networks. Peak performance in the apps you use every day.
Real connection speed5G
WhatsApp
Instagram
TikTok
Maps
YouTube
Spotify
Netflix
GmailBooking
Uber
Airbnb
Book, get around and browse at your destination with data from minute one — no hotel wifi or local SIMs needed.
- Stream Netflix & YouTube with no buffering
- Post stories and video-call instantly
- Google Maps always ready so you never get lost
Everything clear about your eSIM
To travel to French Polynesia, the best eSIM gives you full-speed data on the best local networks, with no roaming and real support. The PuraSIM eSIM activates with a QR in 1 minute, keeps your number and WhatsApp and covers all of French Polynesia from the moment you land, with great value and no lock-in.
PuraSIM eSIMs for French Polynesia have plans by data and by days, so you only pay for what you need. No contracts, no lock-in: pick your plan, pay once and get data across French Polynesia. See the available plans above. It is much cheaper than your carrier roaming.
Yes, by a lot. Traditional roaming can add €50-60 to your bill on a single trip in Europe. With a PuraSIM eSIM you pay a fixed price for your French Polynesia data, with no surprises or hidden charges, and you know exactly what you will spend before leaving home.
Yes, if your phone supports eSIM (almost all since 2018: iPhone XR/XS and later, Samsung Galaxy S20+, Google Pixel 3+ and many more). Dial *#06# on the dialer: if an EID code appears, your phone supports eSIM and you can use PuraSIM in French Polynesia without changing phone or number.
Yes. Your eSIM connects to the best local networks in French Polynesia with 4G coverage in major cities and most tourist areas. You get full-speed internet for maps, social media, videos and video calls throughout the trip, from landing until you return home.
Connect to WiFi, open Settings, then Cellular, Add eSIM and scan the QR you receive by email. It takes under a minute and you can set it up before leaving home. In French Polynesia you just turn on the eSIM data roaming and you are connected instantly.
An eSIM is a digital SIM built into your phone, with no physical card. You buy your data plan for French Polynesia, get a QR by email and, when you scan it, your phone connects to the best local networks in French Polynesia as soon as you land. All digital, no waits or paperwork.
The days start counting from your first data use in French Polynesia, not from purchase. So you can install the eSIM calmly before travelling and it only activates when you arrive and connect.
Yes. Your usual SIM or eSIM stays active for your calls, SMS and your regular WhatsApp. The PuraSIM eSIM is added separately for data only, so you do not lose your number or your chats.
Yes, all our French Polynesia plans include hotspot to share internet. You can connect your laptop, tablet or a travel companion phone to your hotspot at no extra cost.
You can buy another French Polynesia plan from the site in seconds, with no eSIM change or waiting. We also alert you when you are low on data so you never lose connection mid-trip.
The plan is data only, designed to give you internet in French Polynesia. You can still call and message at no extra cost via WhatsApp, FaceTime or Telegram using your eSIM data.
You have a money-back guarantee and 24/7 support. If something fails, our team helps until you are connected or refunds you. Write to us and we solve it right away.
More about the French Polynesia eSIM
eSIM for French Polynesia: internet without roaming
French Polynesia is a remote destination in the middle of the South Pacific, and arriving in Tahiti with your phone connected from the first minute makes all the difference. With our eSIM for French Polynesia, you have mobile data as soon as you land at Fa'a'ā International Airport, without searching for a store or swapping your physical SIM card. The eSIM connects to the real local networks of the archipelago, mainly Vini (the operator from the OPT group) and Vodafone (Viti), which provide 4G coverage on the most visited islands. One plan, QR activation, and your usual number stays intact for WhatsApp and calls.
Roaming in French Polynesia: why an eSIM makes sense for you
Although French Polynesia is a French territory, it is not part of the European Union roaming zone. That means your plan from home does not apply here: carriers treat the archipelago as an expensive international destination, with roaming rates around 10-15 € per day or per-megabyte charges that can skyrocket without warning. A data eSIM avoids that extra cost entirely: you pay once for the gigabytes you will use and browse calmly through Papeete, Bora Bora, or Moorea without bill surprises when you get back.
How much does an eSIM for French Polynesia cost?
Our plans start well below what a single day of traditional roaming would cost. For a one- or two-week trip, budget around 3 to 5 GB if you use maps, messaging, and social media; go up to 10 GB or more if you plan to share lots of photos and videos of paradise or make video calls. You can see all the options and compare gigabytes at all destinations and choose the duration that fits your island itinerary.
eSIM vs. physical SIM card in French Polynesia
Buying a physical SIM card in French Polynesia when you arrive means queuing at a Vini store in Papeete, showing your passport, and waiting for activation — precious time you take away from your trip. The eSIM is fully digital: you receive it before leaving home and activate it whenever you want. No need to pop out your regular SIM or risk losing it on the beach. Plus, you can keep both lines active at the same time on your phone.
Does the eSIM work in Papeete, Bora Bora, and Moorea?
Yes. The eSIM works with Vini and Vodafone coverage in tourist and urban areas of the Society Islands. You will have a good signal in Papeete and its surroundings (Punaauia, Fa'a'ā), in Moorea, in Bora Bora, and in Raiatea (Uturoa). On remote atolls in the Tuamotus or in mountainous areas, coverage is more limited, as with any local carrier, but for the bulk of your trip you will have stable internet.
How do you activate the French Polynesia eSIM?
Very simple. After purchase, you receive a QR code by email; scan it from your phone settings, activate the data line, and you are set. We recommend installing it before your flight and leaving activation for when you arrive, so you get the most out of your plan days. If you have any questions, follow our step-by-step eSIM guide and you will be connected in Tahiti in a couple of minutes.
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