Moving to France from Palau

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Palau 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 Palau to France.

Moved in 2017
1

people moved from Palau 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 Palau.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

PW
11.2
FR
1.6
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

PW
22.2
FR
4.7

France performs significantly better than Palau across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2024

annual government + private spending per person

PW
$1,857
FR
$6,868
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

PW
17.8
FR
33.4

France generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Palau 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

PW
82.8t
FR
4.0t

France performs significantly better than Palau 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

PW
6.9
FR
49.4
Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

PW
37.2%
FR
86.0%

France performs significantly better than Palau across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

PW
1.7%
FR
7.3%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

PW
$15,800
FR
$55,200

France generally does better on employment & economy, though Palau leads in unemployment rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

PW
74.6 yrs
FR
82.6 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

PW
11.3
FR
3.1

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

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

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Palau 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.

Palau passport

Palau passport holder visiting France

Visa Free
Palau passport holders can enter France without a visa.
France passport

France passport holder visiting Palau

Visa Free
France passport holders can enter Palau 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: 49.4 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 Palau across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in France is 1.6 per 100,000 people, compared to 11.2 in Palau.

How is healthcare in France compared to Palau?

France generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Palau leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 33.4 doctors per 10,000 people in France, compared to 17.8 in Palau. France scores 85 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Palau: 65).

What language do they speak in France?

The official language in France is French. In Palau, the official languages are English and Palauan.

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At a Glance

PW FR
Population 21,695 68,305,148
Currency United States Dollar ($) Euro (€)
Languages English, Palauan French
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +680 +33
Time zones 1 14
Emergency number 112