The Border Police operate within the Autonomous Port of Papeete, carrying out their sovereign duties of controlling and monitoring the flow of people. They ensure compliance with the rules relating to the entry, stay, and movement of passengers during international maritime arrivals and departures.
Present during port calls by passenger ships, cruise ships, or special vessels, the Border Police (PAF) carries out the necessary checks in coordination with other government services and port authorities. Its actions contribute to ensuring the security of port facilities and the compliance of operations with national and international requirements.
Through its intervention, the Border Police contributes to the security of trade and the reliability of maritime movements, while supporting the development of port activities within a controlled regulatory framework.
