Moving to Saint Vincent and the Grenadines from French Polynesia

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What to Expect

Considering a move from French Polynesia to Saint Vincent and the Grenadines? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.

If you moved from French Polynesia to Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, and you’d need to navigate life in English. You’ll also switch from driving on the right to the left.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines compared to French Polynesia.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

PF
0.3
VC
40.4

French Polynesia performs better than Saint Vincent and the Grenadines 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
VC
1.3t

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines performs significantly better than French Polynesia 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
VC
28.5
Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

PF
72.7%
VC
85.0%

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines 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%
VC
18.7%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

PF
$18,600
VC
$17,900

French Polynesia performs better than Saint Vincent and the Grenadines across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

PF
78.4 yrs
VC
76.7 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

PF
4.4
VC
12.9

French Polynesia performs better than Saint Vincent and the Grenadines 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 Saint Vincent and the Grenadines. To live, work, or study long-term in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Saint Vincent and the Grenadines's immigration authority.

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines passport

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines passport holder visiting French Polynesia

Visa Free
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines 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 Saint Vincent and the Grenadines?

Connectivity is usually fine (Saint Vincent and the Grenadines: 28.5 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Saint Vincent and the Grenadines offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Saint Vincent and the Grenadines safe for expats?

French Polynesia performs better than Saint Vincent and the Grenadines across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines is 40.4 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.3 in French Polynesia.

What language do they speak in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines?

The official language in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines is English. In French Polynesia, the official language is French.

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At a Glance

PF VC
Population 299,356 100,969
Currency CFP Franc (CFPF) East Caribbean Dollar (EC$)
Languages French English
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +689 +1784
Time zones 3 1