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French Polynesia eSIM
A 5 GB French Polynesia eSIM costs £130.99 for 30 days on Vini with 5G. Plans start at £16.99 for 500 MB a day. Delivered by email in seconds.
Vini is the network behind your eSIM in French Polynesia. Set it up before you fly, and you can message friends on Messenger, check maps all around Papeete, and plan island hops to Bora Bora and Moorea.
- 5G and 4G
- 1 network: Vini
- Top up anytime
- Instant email delivery
Your French Polynesia eSIM in two questions
Which French Polynesia eSIM plan do I need?
Match your plan to your trip length and how you'll use your phone.
- A city break in Papeete: For 3 days of standard use, 3 GB for 15 days covers messages, maps, social media and some video.
- A week of streaming and hotspot: For 7 days of heavy use, 2 GB a day for 7 days covers streaming and hotspot.
- A fortnight touring the islands: For 14 days of standard use, 10 GB for 30 days suits you as you move between Moorea, Bora Bora, Rangiroa and Huahine.
- A long stay: For 30 days of standard use, 20 GB for 30 days gives you plenty of room.
Most plans can be topped up if you need more data along the way.
All 48 French Polynesia eSIM plans
Prices include any taxes. Price per GB shown so you can compare at a glance.
| Data | Valid for | Price | Per GB | Top-up | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 GB · 7 days | £29.99 / €35.99 / $38.99 | £29.99 / €35.99 / $38.99 | Choose | ||
| 3 GB · 15 days | £78.99 / €94.99 / $102.99 | £26.33 / €31.66 / $34.33 | Choose | ||
| 3 GB · 30 days | £83.99 / €99.99 / $108.99 | £28.00 / €33.33 / $36.33 | Choose | ||
| 5 GB · 30 days | £130.99 / €156.99 / $169.99 | £26.20 / €31.40 / $34.00 | Choose | ||
| 10 GB · 30 days | £238.99 / €285.99 / $309.99 | £23.90 / €28.60 / $31.00 | Choose | ||
| 20 GB · 30 days | £489.99 / €586.99 / $635.99 | £24.50 / €29.35 / $31.80 | Choose |
Networks your French Polynesia eSIM uses
Your eSIM joins this local network automatically, wherever you are in French Polynesia.
| Country | Networks | Speed |
|---|---|---|
| French Polynesia | Vini | 5G |
Good to know
- Data only: your own number keeps working for calls and texts
- Hotspot works where your phone and the network allow it
- Plans start when you first connect; install within 180 days
- Your data routes through Israel, so some sites may show that country
- Top up the same eSIM any time, no new QR code
Will my eSIM have signal in French Polynesia?
Your eSIM joins Vini on 5G. Your phone picks the network by itself, so there's nothing to set up once you land. Signal is good on the main islands such as Tahiti, Moorea and Bora Bora, but remote atolls can have limited or no coverage, so download your maps before you head out there.
Your data reaches the internet through Israel, a normal setup for travel eSIMs, and you can read more in our IP address guide. Daily plans slow to a basic fair-use speed once the day's allowance is used up. Messenger is ready for chats with family back home.
How much data do you need in French Polynesia?
Light: maps, messages, email (about 0.25 GB a day). Standard: plus social, music, some video (about 0.7 GB a day). Heavy: plus streaming, video calls, hotspot (about 1.8 GB a day).
3 days
- Light · about 800 MB1 GB · 7 days · £29.99 / €35.99 / $38.99
- Standard · about 2 GB500 MB a day · 5 days · £68.99 / €82.49 / $89.49
- Heavy · about 5 GB500 MB a day · 15 days · £102.99 / €123.49 / $133.99
7 days
- Light · about 2 GB500 MB a day · 7 days · £68.99 / €82.49 / $89.49
- Standard · about 5 GB500 MB a day · 10 days · £68.99 / €82.49 / $89.49
- Heavy · about 13 GB1 GB a day · 15 days · £170.49 / €204.49 / $221.49
14 days
- Light · about 4 GB500 MB a day · 15 days · £102.99 / €123.49 / $133.99
- Standard · about 10 GB1 GB a day · 15 days · £170.49 / €204.49 / $221.49
- Heavy · about 25 GB2 GB a day · 15 days · £320.49 / €383.99 / $416.49
30 days
- Light · about 8 GB500 MB a day · 30 days · £205.49 / €246.49 / $266.99
- Standard · about 21 GB1 GB a day · 30 days · £340.49 / €408.49 / $442.49
- Heavy · about 54 GB2 GB a day · 30 days · £640.49 / €767.99 / $832.49
How to set up your French Polynesia eSIM
Install at home
On Wi-Fi, tap Install on iPhone (iOS 17.4+), scan the QR code, or type the two codes from your email.
Switch on when you land
Turn on your eSIM line, choose it for mobile data and switch Data Roaming on for that line.
You're online
Your phone joins Vini and your plan starts. Check data left on your eSIM page.
Using your phone in French Polynesia: arriving, network and messages
Land at Faa'a International (PPT), switch on your eSIM, and get connected. Install it at home on Wi-Fi first, so you aren't hunting for a signal at the airport.
- On arrival: Switch your eSIM line on and turn on data roaming for it. Find the steps in the data roaming guide.
- Network and chats: Your eSIM runs on the Vini network, which has 5G. Messenger is ready for your chats.
- Calls and texts: Your home number still takes calls and texts, while your eSIM handles data. Check how to keep it active.
- Daily use: Standard use, with social media, music and some video, is about 0.7 GB a day. Heavy use, with streaming or a hotspot, is about 1.8 GB a day.
- Adding more: Most plans can be topped up, so you can add more data if your trip runs long.
French Polynesia eSIM questions
How much is an eSIM for French Polynesia?
French Polynesia eSIMs start at £16.99 for 500 MB a day over 1 day. A 5 GB plan for 30 days costs £130.99. Prices include any taxes and show in pounds, euros or dollars.
Which networks does the French Polynesia eSIM use?
Your eSIM connects to Vini in French Polynesia, with 5G where the network has it. Your phone picks the strongest signal automatically.
When does my French Polynesia eSIM start?
Most plans start the moment your eSIM first connects to a network in French Polynesia, so you can buy and install it at home before you fly. Install it within 180 days of buying.
Can I top up my French Polynesia eSIM?
Yes. Most French Polynesia plans can be topped up from your eSIM page in two taps, with no new QR code. The plan table on this page shows which ones.
Why does my IP address show another country?
French Polynesia plans route your data through Israel, a normal setup for travel eSIMs. Websites and apps may show that country's content; your speed and coverage in French Polynesia are not affected.
Does it come with a phone number?
Every eSIMology plan is data only. Keep your own SIM switched on for calls and texts, and use WhatsApp, FaceTime or any calling app over your eSIM's data.
What if my plans change?
Cancel an eSIM you haven't installed within 30 days for a full refund to your card, in two taps from your eSIM page.
Is there 5G in French Polynesia?
Yes. French Polynesia has 5G on the Vini network, and your eSIM can use it wherever Vini offers 5G. [Check that your phone supports 5G](/esim-phones) before you fly, so you know before you land.
How much data do I need for a week in French Polynesia?
Light use, with maps, messages and email, comes to about 1.8 GB a week. Standard use, adding social media, music and some video, is about 4.9 GB, so pick the level that matches your habits.
Which messaging app should I use in French Polynesia?
Messenger is the messaging app to know about in French Polynesia. Use it to message friends and hotels on the same data you use for maps.
Can I use my eSIM as a hotspot in Bora Bora?
Yes, the heavy use level in French Polynesia includes hotspot use, at about 12.6 GB a week. If you're sharing from a Bora Bora balcony, plan for that figure. Check the [hotspot steps](/help/hotspot-tethering) before you fly.
What happens once I use up my daily allowance in French Polynesia?
Once your daily allowance runs out, your data drops to 512 Kbps for the rest of that day. Save streaming and big downloads for the next day's allowance.
Ready for French Polynesia?
Buy now, install today, and your plan waits until you land. Full refund if not installed.