Moving to French Polynesia from France
What to Expect
A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from France to French Polynesia — from daily expenses to quality of life.
If you moved from France to French Polynesia.
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
Real numbers on people moving from France to French Polynesia, and how the trend has changed.
Who's moving to French Polynesia?
Top countries of origin for French Polynesia's foreign-born residents.
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1.22,404
France
- 2,236
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Key Indicator Comparison
How France and French Polynesia stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
French Polynesia performs significantly better than France across all safety metrics.
How's the healthcare?
share of adults with obesity
France performs better than French Polynesia across all health & wellbeing metrics.
What about the environment?
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
French Polynesia performs significantly better than France across all environment metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
share of households with internet
France performs better than French Polynesia across all infrastructure metrics.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
share of people below the poverty line
France performs better than French Polynesia across all employment & economy metrics.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better
France generally does better on family life, though French Polynesia leads in life expectancy.
Sources: World Bank (2021–2025), The World Factbook (2009–2022), World Health Organization (2024), United Nations SDG Indicators (2009). How we calculate this
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between France and French Polynesia. To live, work, or study long-term in French Polynesia, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check French Polynesia's immigration authority.
France passport holder visiting French Polynesia
Visa FreeData: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work remotely from French Polynesia?
With 35.5 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, French Polynesia can support video calls in major cities. The hard part is paperwork — visa category, employer policy on overseas staff, and tax residency in France and French Polynesia.
Is French Polynesia safe for expats?
French Polynesia performs significantly better than France across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in French Polynesia is 0.3 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.3 in France.
How is healthcare in French Polynesia compared to France?
France performs better than French Polynesia across all health & wellbeing metrics.
What language do they speak in French Polynesia?
Both France and French Polynesia share the same official language: French.
