For those who are reading this and want to employ an agent to handle the paperwork and in particular the bond exemption, we are using Polynesian Yacht Services and have been most ably served by their agent Laurent Bernaert.  He will also arrange duty free fuel, discounts on boat parts and loads of other stuff.   He was recommended by a fellow cruiser and yacht delivery captain (Dave Berg) in New Zealand.  Laurent makes the customs and immigration process soooo easy, it has been a pleasure.  So if you want “easy” when you enter French Polynesia, Laurent’s email is;  pys@mail.pf  

He has been incredibly responsive.  Highly recommended!

Here's Laurent on Charisma taking care of all the paperwork.