Moving to France from Sao Tome and Principe
What to Expect
A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Sao Tome and Principe to France — from daily expenses to quality of life.
If you moved from Sao Tome and Principe to France, and you’d need to navigate life in French.
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
Real numbers on people moving from Sao Tome and Principe to France, and how the trend has changed.
people moved from Sao Tome and Principe to France · OECD (latest data available)
Key Indicator Comparison
How Sao Tome and Principe and France stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
France performs significantly better than Sao Tome and Principe across all safety metrics.
How's the healthcare?
annual government + private spending per person
affects wait times and access to care
WHO index from 0–100 measuring essential service access
share of adults with obesity
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
France generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Sao Tome and Principe leads in healthcare spending per person.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Sao Tome and Principe generally does better on environment, though France leads in air pollution deaths.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
higher means greater strain on freshwater supply
share of households with internet
France generally does better on infrastructure, though Sao Tome and Principe leads in water stress level.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
share of people below the poverty line
France performs significantly better than Sao Tome and Principe across all employment & economy metrics.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better
government spending on education as % of GDP
France performs significantly better than Sao Tome and Principe across all family life metrics.
Sources: World Bank (2017–2025), United Nations SDG Indicators (2011–2021), World Health Organization (2024). How we calculate this
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Sao Tome and Principe 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.
Sao Tome and Principe passport holder visiting France
Visa Required
France passport holder visiting Sao Tome and Principe
Visa FreeData: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work remotely from France?
With 48.9 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, France can support video calls in major cities. The hard part is paperwork — visa category, employer policy on overseas staff, and tax residency in Sao Tome and Principe and France.
Is France safe for expats?
France performs significantly better than Sao Tome and Principe across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in France is 1.3 per 100,000 people, compared to 3.2 in Sao Tome and Principe.
How is healthcare in France compared to Sao Tome and Principe?
France generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Sao Tome and Principe leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 32.8 doctors per 10,000 people in France, compared to 4.6 in Sao Tome and Principe. France scores 85 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Sao Tome and Principe: 59).
What language do they speak in France?
The official language in France is French. In Sao Tome and Principe, the official language is Portuguese.
