Moving to Sweden from French Polynesia
What to Expect
Everything you need to know before relocating from French Polynesia to Sweden — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.
If you moved from French Polynesia to Sweden, and you’d need to navigate life in Swedish.
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Key Indicator Comparison
Key indicators for anyone considering a move from French Polynesia to Sweden.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
French Polynesia performs better than Sweden across all safety metrics.
How's the healthcare?
share of adults with obesity
Sweden 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 Sweden across all environment metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
share of households with internet
Sweden 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
Sweden 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 Sweden leads in infant mortality.
Sources: World Bank (2022–2025), 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 Sweden. To live, work, or study long-term in Sweden, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Sweden's immigration authority.
Sweden 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 Sweden?
Internet is rarely the blocker — Sweden has 40.6 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 Sweden safe for expats?
French Polynesia performs better than Sweden across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Sweden is 1.1 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.3 in French Polynesia.
How is healthcare in Sweden compared to French Polynesia?
Sweden performs significantly better than French Polynesia across all health & wellbeing metrics.
What language do they speak in Sweden?
The official language in Sweden is Swedish. In French Polynesia, the official language is French.
