Want to Order a French Polynesia Driving License? Read This First!

Alright, let’s talk about getting a driver’s license in French Polynesia. It’s quite a journey, let me tell you.

So, first things first, I gathered all the documents they asked for. You know, the usual stuff: passport, proof of residence, and a couple of passport-sized photos. It felt like preparing for a mission, honestly.

Getting Started

• Collected necessary documents
• Scheduled an appointment online

Then, I scheduled an appointment online. It was pretty straightforward, but you gotta be quick because the slots fill up fast. Once that was done, I showed up at the office on the appointment day, documents in hand, feeling a bit nervous but mostly excited.

The Process

I walked into the office, and a staff member greeted me. They checked my documents. Everything was in order, phew! After that, I paid the fee. It wasn’t too expensive, which was a relief.

Next up, the written test. I sat down in a room full of other hopefuls, all of us trying to remember the road rules. I took the test, and thank goodness, I passed! It wasn’t as hard as I thought it would be, but I definitely studied the rules before.

• Paid the application fee
• Took the written test and passed
• Scheduled the road test

After passing the written test, I scheduled the road test. This was the real deal. A few days later, I met with the driving instructor. We got into the car, and off we went. I drove around, trying my best to follow all the rules, parallel parking and all that jazz.

The Road Test

The instructor was pretty chill, which helped calm my nerves. I made a few mistakes, but nothing major. After about 30 minutes, we returned to the starting point. The instructor told me I passed! What a relief!

• Met with the driving instructor
• Completed the road test successfully
• Received a temporary license

They gave me a temporary license right then and there, and told me the official one would arrive in the mail. And guess what? A few weeks later, my shiny new French Polynesian driver’s license arrived!

Success!

It was a process, no doubt, but totally worth it. Now I can drive around and explore this beautiful place freely. If you’re planning to get your license here, just be prepared, stay calm, and you’ll do great!