Moving to France from Marshall Islands

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What to Expect

Considering a move from Marshall Islands to France? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.

If you moved from Marshall Islands to France, and you’d need to navigate life in French.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

What the data shows about people moving from Marshall Islands to France.

Moved in 2023
1 ↓ 91% vs 2022

people moved from Marshall Islands to France · OECD (latest data available)

Who's moving to France?

Top countries of origin for France's foreign-born residents.

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in France compared to Marshall Islands.

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

MH
11.9
FR
4.7

France performs significantly better than Marshall Islands across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2024

annual government + private spending per person

MH
$874
FR
$6,868
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

MH
4.6
FR
32.8

France generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Marshall Islands leads in healthcare spending per person.

What about the environment?

CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

MH
0.0t
FR
4.0t

Marshall Islands performs better than France across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people World Bank, 2024

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

MH
2.4
FR
48.9
Internet access World Bank, 2024

share of households with internet

MH
65.9%
FR
88.7%

France performs significantly better than Marshall Islands across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

MH
36.0%
FR
7.5%
GDP per capita World Bank, 2025

a broad measure of economic output per person

MH
$8,489
FR
$48,986

France generally does better on employment & economy, though Marshall Islands leads in poverty rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy World Bank, 2024

average years of life at birth

MH
67.1 yrs
FR
83.0 yrs
Infant mortality World Bank, 2024

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

MH
22.7
FR
3.4

France generally does better on family life, though Marshall Islands leads in education spending.

Can you move from Marshall Islands to France?

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

Marshall Islands passport

Marshall Islands passport holder visiting France

Visa Free
Marshall Islands passport holders can enter France without a visa.
France passport

France passport holder visiting Marshall Islands

Visa Free
France passport holders can enter Marshall Islands 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 France?

Connectivity is usually fine (France: 48.9 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does France offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is France safe for expats?

France performs significantly better than Marshall Islands across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in France compared to Marshall Islands?

France generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Marshall Islands leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 32.8 doctors per 10,000 people in France, compared to 4.6 in Marshall Islands. France scores 85 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Marshall Islands: 59).

What language do they speak in France?

The official language in France is French. In Marshall Islands, the official languages are English and Marshallese.

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At a Glance

MH FR
Population 36,282 68,720,337
Currency United States Dollar ($) Euro (€)
Languages English, Marshallese French
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +692 +33
Time zones 1 14
Emergency number — 112