French Polynesia Aviation Permits
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Civil Aviation Authority
- Name: Service d'Etat de l'Aviation Civile en Polynesie Francaise (SEAC-PF)
- Website: https://www.ecologie.gouv.fr/en/french-civil-aviation-authority-dgac
- Contact: SEAC-PF, Tahiti; Email: bria@seac.pf; Tel: +689 40 86 11 51; Fax: +689 40 85 51 26
Estimated Processing Time
Requirements by Operation Type
3 business days lead time for private non-revenue permits. Short notice at CAA discretion.
5 business days for charter permits. 21 days for full administrative procedures. Age restriction: PIC must be under 65 for charter operations.
Subject to French air transport licensing and bilateral agreements. DGAC oversight.
Overflight Permit
- Required: Yes
- Authority: Service d'Etat de l'Aviation Civile en Polynesie Francaise (SEAC-PF) / DGAC
- Lead Time: 3 business days for private; 5 business days for charter
- Validity: Per approved schedule
- Fees: Route navigation and overflight charges apply
French overseas collectivity - SEAC-PF is local branch of French DGAC. Short notice requests possible at CAA discretion.
Submit request to SEAC-PF with flight details, aircraft documentation, crew information. Contact bria@seac.pf.
Landing Permit
- Required: Yes
- Authority: Service d'Etat de l'Aviation Civile en Polynesie Francaise (SEAC-PF)
- Lead Time: 72 hours minimum; 3 business days for private non-revenue; 5 business days for charter; 21 days for full charter administrative procedures
- Validity: Per approved schedule
- Fees: Landing fees and airport charges apply
Charter permits have more extensive documentation requirements and 21-day advance administrative procedures. Pilots aged 65+ may not fly as PIC on charter flights. Crew immigration forms required 24 hours before arrival.
Submit landing clearance request to SEAC-PF at least 72 hours before arrival. Email bria@seac.pf. For charters, complete administrative procedures 21 days in advance. Provide crew information to ground handler before arrival.
Cabotage
Restricted under French aviation law. Inter-island domestic services subject to French/local regulations.
General Remarks
French Polynesia is a French overseas collectivity. SEAC-PF operates as local DGAC branch. Charter operations face stricter requirements including 21-day advance administrative procedures and PIC age restriction (under 65). Crew positioning by commercial carrier requires immigration form 24 hours before arrival.