Moving to Czech Republic from French Polynesia

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What to Expect

A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from French Polynesia to Czech Republic — from daily expenses to quality of life.

If you moved from French Polynesia to Czech Republic, and you’d need to navigate life in Czech and Slovak.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

Real numbers on people moving from French Polynesia to Czech Republic, and how the trend has changed.

Living there in 2020
2 ↑ 100% vs 2015

people born in French Polynesia live in Czech Republic · UN DESA

Who's moving to Czech Republic?

Top countries of origin for Czech Republic's foreign-born residents.

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

How French Polynesia and Czech Republic stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

PF
0.3
CZ
0.8

French Polynesia performs better than Czech Republic across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Adult obesity rate World Health Organization, 2024

share of adults with obesity

PF
49.1%
CZ
26.3%

Czech Republic performs significantly better than French Polynesia across all health & wellbeing metrics.

What about the environment?

CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

PF
3.5t
CZ
7.1t

French Polynesia performs better than Czech Republic across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people World Bank, 2024

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

PF
35.5
CZ
38.9
Internet access The World Factbook, 2024

share of households with internet

PF
72.7%
CZ
87.7%

Czech Republic performs significantly better than French Polynesia across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate World Bank, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

PF
11.7%
CZ
2.8%
GDP per capita World Bank, 2025

a broad measure of economic output per person

PF
$22,440
CZ
$35,917

Czech Republic performs significantly better than French Polynesia across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy World Bank, 2024

average years of life at birth

PF
84.2 yrs
CZ
80.0 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2024

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

PF
4.4
CZ
2.1

French Polynesia generally does better on family life, though Czech Republic leads in infant mortality.

Can you move from French Polynesia to Czech Republic?

Short-stay tourist visa rules between French Polynesia and Czech Republic. To live, work, or study long-term in Czech Republic, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Czech Republic's immigration authority.

Czech Republic passport

Czech Republic passport holder visiting French Polynesia

Visa Free
Czech Republic passport holders can enter French Polynesia without a visa.

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Czech Republic?

With 38.9 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Czech Republic can support video calls in major cities. The hard part is paperwork — visa category, employer policy on overseas staff, and tax residency in French Polynesia and Czech Republic.

Is Czech Republic safe for expats?

French Polynesia performs better than Czech Republic across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Czech Republic is 0.8 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.3 in French Polynesia.

How is healthcare in Czech Republic compared to French Polynesia?

Czech Republic performs significantly better than French Polynesia across all health & wellbeing metrics.

What language do they speak in Czech Republic?

The official languages in Czech Republic are Czech and Slovak. In French Polynesia, the official language is French.

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At a Glance

PF CZ
Population 282,465 10,886,878
Currency CFP Franc (CFPF) Czech Republic Koruna (CZK)
Languages French Czech, Slovak
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +689 +420
Time zones 3 1
Emergency number — 112