Moving to Italy from French Polynesia

moving to

What to Expect

Everything you need to know before relocating from French Polynesia to Italy — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.

If you moved from French Polynesia to Italy, and you’d need to navigate life in Catalan and Italian.

Planning this move? Get up to 5 free, no-obligation quotes from vetted international movers. Get free quotes ↓

Get free moving quotes to Italy

We've teamed up with a vetted network of international movers to help MyLifeElsewhere readers plan their move with confidence. Tell us about your move and get up to 5 free, no-obligation quotes in under 2 minutes.

  • ✅ Up to 5 quotes from screened movers
  • ✅ Licensed and insured providers only
  • ✅ 100% free — you choose who contacts you

Key Indicator Comparison

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from French Polynesia to Italy.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

PF
0.3
IT
0.6

French Polynesia performs better than Italy across all safety metrics.

What about the environment?

CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

PF
3.5t
IT
5.1t

French Polynesia performs better than Italy across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

PF
25.6
IT
31.5
Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

PF
72.7%
IT
75.0%

Italy performs significantly better than French Polynesia across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

PF
11.7%
IT
7.6%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

PF
$18,600
IT
$52,700

Italy generally does better on employment & economy, though French Polynesia leads in poverty rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

PF
78.4 yrs
IT
82.6 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

PF
4.4
IT
3.2

Italy performs significantly better than French Polynesia across all family life metrics.

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Italy passport

Italy passport holder visiting French Polynesia

Visa Free
Italy 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 Italy?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Italy has 31.5 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 Italy safe for expats?

French Polynesia performs better than Italy across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Italy is 0.6 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.3 in French Polynesia.

What language do they speak in Italy?

The official languages in Italy are Catalan and Italian. In French Polynesia, the official language is French.

Share this

At a Glance

PF IT
Population 299,356 61,095,551
Currency CFP Franc (CFPF) Euro (€)
Languages French Catalan, Italian
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +689 +39
Time zones 3 1
Emergency number 112