Moving to France from French Polynesia
What to Expect
Considering a move from French Polynesia to France? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from French Polynesia to France.
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Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in France compared to French Polynesia.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
French Polynesia performs better than France across all safety metrics.
How's the healthcare?
share of adults with obesity
France performs significantly better than French Polynesia across all health & wellbeing metrics.
What about the environment?
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
French Polynesia performs 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 significantly 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 significantly 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
French Polynesia generally does better on family life, though France leads in infant mortality.
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 French Polynesia and France. To live, work, or study long-term in France, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check France'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 France?
Connectivity is usually fine (France: 48.9 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does France offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?
Is France safe for expats?
French Polynesia performs better than France across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in France is 1.3 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.3 in French Polynesia.
How is healthcare in France compared to French Polynesia?
France performs significantly better than French Polynesia across all health & wellbeing metrics.
What language do they speak in France?
Both French Polynesia and France share the same official language: French.
