Permit· Takaroa· French Polynesia: Tuamotus, Marquesas, Gambier & Australs

Takaroa Gendarmerie Check-In

14° 28.5′ S · 145° 2.4′ W · approximate

The Takaroa gendarmerie asks visiting yachts to check in with passports and boat papers, whatever their last port.

Practical

Approximate: placed at the village; the gendarmerie is behind the dock in the main village (Grace of Longstone, Jan 2021). Bring passports, boat registration and your French Polynesia clearance papers. This is a courtesy check-in, not a port of entry.

Best for

Staying legal on arrival