Moving to Ireland from French Polynesia
What to Expect
Everything you need to know before relocating from French Polynesia to Ireland — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.
If you moved from French Polynesia to Ireland, and you’d need to navigate life in English and Irish. You’ll also switch from driving on the right to the left.
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
How many people actually move from French Polynesia to Ireland, based on official data.
Who's moving to Ireland?
Top countries of origin for Ireland's foreign-born residents.
- 305,197
- 146,211
- 44,229
- 35,190
- 25,371
- 25,104
Key Indicator Comparison
Key indicators for anyone considering a move from French Polynesia to Ireland.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
French Polynesia performs better than Ireland across all safety metrics.
How's the healthcare?
share of adults with obesity
Ireland 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 Ireland 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 Ireland 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
Ireland 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 Ireland 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 Ireland. To live, work, or study long-term in Ireland, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Ireland's immigration authority.
Ireland 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 Ireland?
Internet is rarely the blocker — Ireland has 32.3 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 Ireland safe for expats?
French Polynesia performs better than Ireland across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Ireland is 0.7 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.3 in French Polynesia.
How is healthcare in Ireland compared to French Polynesia?
Ireland performs significantly better than French Polynesia across all health & wellbeing metrics.
What language do they speak in Ireland?
The official languages in Ireland are English and Irish. In French Polynesia, the official language is French.
