Rairua (« Raima » sur la page officielle): clearing in by boat
Port of entry of French Polynesia (island: Raivavae (Australes)).
Check with the authorities before you leave (last checked on 28 October 2026).
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Good to know
The official page says "Raima"; the west-coast village is Rairua. Position = island centre (approximate).
Offices to visit
In the usual order of the formalities. Addresses can change: ask the harbour office when you arrive.
Gendarmerie – Brigade de Raivavae (Rairua)
CustomsImmigration
Zone de Rairua, 98750 Raivavae
Opening hours : Lun-ven 7h-12h / 14h-17h ; sam. 8h-12h / 14h-17h ; dim. et fériés 9h-12h / 15h-17h
Brigade in Rairua, which confirms that "Raima" on the official page means Rairua.
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