Moving to Trinidad and Tobago from French Polynesia

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from French Polynesia to Trinidad and Tobago, 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 Trinidad and Tobago compared to French Polynesia.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

PF
0.3
TT
40.4

French Polynesia performs better than Trinidad and Tobago across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Adult obesity rate World Health Organization, 2024

share of adults with obesity

PF
49.1%
TT
30.9%

Trinidad and Tobago performs significantly better than French Polynesia across all health & wellbeing metrics.

What about the environment?

CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

PF
3.5t
TT
19.6t

French Polynesia performs better than Trinidad and Tobago across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people World Bank, 2024

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

PF
35.5
TT
27.0
Internet access The World Factbook, 2024

share of households with internet

PF
72.7%
TT
82.2%

French Polynesia generally does better on infrastructure, though Trinidad and Tobago leads in internet access.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate World Bank, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

PF
11.7%
TT
3.3%
GDP per capita World Bank, 2025

a broad measure of economic output per person

PF
$22,440
TT
$18,967

French Polynesia generally does better on employment & economy, though Trinidad and Tobago leads in unemployment rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy World Bank, 2024

average years of life at birth

PF
84.2 yrs
TT
73.6 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2024

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

PF
4.4
TT
17.0

French Polynesia performs better than Trinidad and Tobago across all family life metrics.

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Trinidad and Tobago passport

Trinidad and Tobago passport holder visiting French Polynesia

Visa Free
Trinidad and Tobago 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 Trinidad and Tobago?

Connectivity is usually fine (Trinidad and Tobago: 27.0 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Trinidad and Tobago offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Trinidad and Tobago safe for expats?

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

How is healthcare in Trinidad and Tobago compared to French Polynesia?

Trinidad and Tobago performs significantly better than French Polynesia across all health & wellbeing metrics.

What language do they speak in Trinidad and Tobago?

The official language in Trinidad and Tobago is English. In French Polynesia, the official language is French.

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At a Glance

PF TT
Population 282,465 1,367,764
Currency CFP Franc (CFPF) Trinidad and Tobago Dollar (TTD)
Languages French English
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +689 +1868
Time zones 3 1
Emergency number — 990