Moving to Indonesia from French Polynesia
What to Expect
Everything you need to know before relocating from French Polynesia to Indonesia — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.
If you moved from French Polynesia to Indonesia, and you’d need to navigate life in Indonesian. You’ll also switch from driving on the right to the left.
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Key Indicator Comparison
Key indicators for anyone considering a move from French Polynesia to Indonesia.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
French Polynesia performs better than Indonesia across all safety metrics.
How's the healthcare?
share of adults with obesity
Indonesia performs significantly better than French Polynesia across all health & wellbeing metrics.
What about the environment?
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Indonesia performs significantly better than French Polynesia across all environment metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
share of households with internet
French Polynesia generally does better on infrastructure, though Indonesia leads in internet access.
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
Indonesia generally does better on employment & economy, though French Polynesia leads in gdp per capita.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better
French Polynesia performs better than Indonesia across all family life metrics.
Sources: World Bank (2022–2025), The World Factbook (2009–2022), World Health Organization (2024), United Nations SDG Indicators (2009). How we calculate this
Can you move from French Polynesia to Indonesia?
Short-stay tourist visa rules between French Polynesia and Indonesia. To live, work, or study long-term in Indonesia, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Indonesia's immigration authority.
Indonesia passport holder visiting French Polynesia
Visa RequiredData: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work remotely from Indonesia?
Internet is rarely the blocker — Indonesia has 4.9 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people. The real questions are legal: digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.
Is Indonesia safe for expats?
French Polynesia performs better than Indonesia across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Indonesia is 0.3 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.3 in French Polynesia.
How is healthcare in Indonesia compared to French Polynesia?
Indonesia performs significantly better than French Polynesia across all health & wellbeing metrics.
What language do they speak in Indonesia?
The official language in Indonesia is Indonesian. In French Polynesia, the official language is French.
