Moving to Turkmenistan from French Polynesia

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What to Expect

A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from French Polynesia to Turkmenistan — from daily expenses to quality of life.

If you moved from French Polynesia to Turkmenistan, and you’d need to navigate life in Russian and Turkmen.

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Key Indicator Comparison

How French Polynesia and Turkmenistan stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2015

per 100,000 people per year

PF
0.3
TM
1.1

French Polynesia performs better than Turkmenistan 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
TM
10.9t

French Polynesia performs better than Turkmenistan 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
TM
5.9
Internet access The World Factbook, 2022

share of households with internet

PF
72.7%
TM
25.3%

French Polynesia performs better than Turkmenistan 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%
TM
4.1%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2022

a broad measure of economic output per person

PF
$18,600
TM
$14,700

Turkmenistan generally does better on employment & economy, though French Polynesia leads in gdp per capita.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

PF
78.4 yrs
TM
71.8 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

PF
4.4
TM
37.6

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

Turkmenistan passport

Turkmenistan passport holder visiting French Polynesia

Visa Required
Turkmenistan passport holders need a visa to enter French Polynesia.

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Turkmenistan?

With 5.9 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Turkmenistan can support video calls in major cities. The hard part is paperwork — visa category, employer policy on overseas staff, and tax residency in French Polynesia and Turkmenistan.

Is Turkmenistan safe for expats?

French Polynesia performs better than Turkmenistan across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Turkmenistan is 1.1 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.3 in French Polynesia.

What language do they speak in Turkmenistan?

The official languages in Turkmenistan are Russian and Turkmen. In French Polynesia, the official language is French.

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At a Glance

PF TM
Population 299,356 5,636,011
Currency CFP Franc (CFPF) Turkmenistani Manat (TMT)
Languages French Russian, Turkmen
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +689 +993
Time zones 3 1