Moving to France from Solomon Islands

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What to Expect

Everything you need to know before relocating from Solomon Islands to France — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.

If you moved from Solomon Islands to France, and you’d need to navigate life in French. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Paris averages 60°F vs 86°F in Honiara, making it significantly cooler.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

How many people actually move from Solomon Islands to France, based on official data.

Living there in 2020
2 ↓ 33% vs 2015

people born in Solomon Islands live in France · UN DESA

Who's moving to France?

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

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Solomon Islands to France.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

SB
3.7
FR
1.3
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

SB
11.2
FR
4.7

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

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2024

annual government + private spending per person

SB
$153
FR
$6,868
Doctors per 10,000 people World Bank, 2023

affects wait times and access to care

SB
2.4
FR
32.8

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

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

SB
57.0
FR
10.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

SB
0.4t
FR
4.0t

Solomon Islands generally does better on environment, though France leads in air pollution deaths.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people World Bank, 2024

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

SB
0.1
FR
48.9
Internet access World Bank, 2024

share of households with internet

SB
29.0%
FR
88.7%

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

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate World Bank, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

SB
1.4%
FR
7.5%
GDP per capita World Bank, 2025

a broad measure of economic output per person

SB
$2,086
FR
$48,986

Solomon Islands generally does better on employment & economy, though France leads in gdp per capita.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy World Bank, 2024

average years of life at birth

SB
70.7 yrs
FR
83.0 yrs
Infant mortality World Bank, 2024

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

SB
16.4
FR
3.4

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

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Honiara Rain: 129.5 in/yr (3290 mm)
86° / 74°F

Avg. annual high / low

Paris Rain: 25.6 in/yr (650 mm)
60° / 47°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Honiara Paris
Jan–Mar 87°/75°F (30°/24°C) 48°/38°F (9°/3°C)
Apr–Jun 86°/74°F (30°/23°C) 65°/50°F (18°/10°C)
Jul–Sep 85°/72°F (29°/22°C) 74°/58°F (23°/14°C)
Oct–Dec 87°/74°F (30°/23°C) 52°/43°F (11°/6°C)
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Month Honiara Paris
Jan 87°/75°F (30.6°/23.8°C) 44°/36°F (6.9°/2.5°C)
Feb 87°/75°F (30.4°/23.8°C) 47°/37°F (8.2°/2.8°C)
Mar 87°/74°F (30.4°/23.6°C) 53°/41°F (11.8°/5.1°C)
Apr 87°/74°F (30.3°/23.5°C) 58°/44°F (14.7°/6.8°C)
May 86°/74°F (30.2°/23.2°C) 66°/51°F (19.0°/10.5°C)
Jun 86°/73°F (29.9°/22.9°C) 71°/56°F (21.8°/13.3°C)
Jul 85°/72°F (29.3°/22.5°C) 76°/60°F (24.4°/15.5°C)
Aug 85°/72°F (29.4°/22.3°C) 76°/60°F (24.6°/15.4°C)
Sep 85°/73°F (29.6°/22.6°C) 69°/54°F (20.8°/12.5°C)
Oct 86°/73°F (30.1°/22.8°C) 60°/49°F (15.8°/9.2°C)
Nov 87°/74°F (30.5°/23.2°C) 51°/42°F (10.4°/5.3°C)
Dec 87°/74°F (30.7°/23.6°C) 46°/38°F (7.8°/3.6°C)

Data: Solomon Islands Meteorological Service Solomon Islands Meteorological Service, Météo-France Météo-France

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Solomon 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.

Solomon Islands passport

Solomon Islands passport holder visiting France

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

France passport holder visiting Solomon Islands

Visa Free
France passport holders can enter Solomon 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?

Internet is rarely the blocker — France has 48.9 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.

Is France safe for expats?

France performs significantly better than Solomon Islands across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in France is 1.3 per 100,000 people, compared to 3.7 in Solomon Islands.

How is healthcare in France compared to Solomon Islands?

France generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Solomon Islands leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 32.8 doctors per 10,000 people in France, compared to 2.4 in Solomon Islands. France scores 85 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Solomon Islands: 47).

What's the weather like in France compared to Solomon Islands?

The average high temperature in Paris is 60°F, compared to 86°F in Honiara. Paris receives around 25.6 in of rainfall per year, while Honiara gets 129.5 in.

What language do they speak in France?

The official language in France is French. In Solomon Islands, the official language is English.

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At a Glance

SB FR
Population 838,645 68,720,337
Currency Solomon Islands Dollar (SBD) Euro (€)
Languages English French
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +677 +33
Time zones 1 14
Emergency number — 112