Moving to French Polynesia from Marshall Islands

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What to Expect

Everything you need to know before relocating from Marshall Islands to French Polynesia — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.

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

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Key Indicator Comparison

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Marshall Islands to French Polynesia.

What about the environment?

CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

MH
0.0t
PF
3.5t

Marshall Islands performs 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

MH
2.3
PF
25.6

French Polynesia performs significantly better than Marshall Islands across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

MH
36.0%
PF
11.7%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

MH
$6,800
PF
$18,600

French Polynesia performs significantly better than Marshall Islands across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

MH
74.7 yrs
PF
78.4 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

MH
21.7
PF
4.4

French Polynesia performs significantly better than Marshall Islands across all family life metrics.

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Marshall Islands passport

Marshall Islands passport holder visiting French Polynesia

Visa Free
Marshall Islands 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 French Polynesia?

Internet is rarely the blocker — French Polynesia has 25.6 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.

What language do they speak in French Polynesia?

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

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At a Glance

MH PF
Population 79,906 299,356
Currency United States Dollar ($) CFP Franc (CFPF)
Languages English, Marshallese French
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +692 +689
Time zones 1 3