Moving to French Polynesia from Nauru

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Nauru to French Polynesia, and you’d need to navigate life in French. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right.

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Key Indicator Comparison

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

How's the healthcare?

Adult obesity rate World Health Organization, 2024

share of adults with obesity

NR
71.4%
PF
49.1%

French Polynesia performs significantly better than Nauru across all health & wellbeing metrics.

What about the environment?

CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

NR
0.0t
PF
3.5t

Nauru performs better than French Polynesia across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people World Bank, 2023

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

NR
10.0
PF
35.5
Internet access World Bank, 2024

share of households with internet

NR
83.0%
PF
72.7%

Nauru generally does better on infrastructure, though French Polynesia leads in broadband per 100 people.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

NR
23.0%
PF
11.7%
GDP per capita World Bank, 2025

a broad measure of economic output per person

NR
$14,640
PF
$22,440

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy World Bank, 2024

average years of life at birth

NR
62.3 yrs
PF
84.2 yrs
Infant mortality World Bank, 2024

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

NR
7.7
PF
4.4

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

Sources: World Bank (2022–2025), The World Factbook (2011–2022), World Health Organization (2024). How we calculate this

Can you move from Nauru to French Polynesia?

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Nauru 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.

Nauru passport

Nauru passport holder visiting French Polynesia

Visa Free
Nauru 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 35.5 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.

How is healthcare in French Polynesia compared to Nauru?

French Polynesia performs significantly better than Nauru across all health & wellbeing metrics.

What language do they speak in French Polynesia?

The official language in French Polynesia is French. In Nauru, the official languages are English and Nauru.

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At a Glance

NR PF
Population 12,025 282,465
Currency Australian Dollar (A$) CFP Franc (CFPF)
Languages English, Nauru French
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +674 +689
Time zones 1 3