Moving to French Polynesia from Taiwan

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Taiwan 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 Taiwan to French Polynesia.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

TW
3.7%
PF
11.7%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2021

a broad measure of economic output per person

TW
$47,800
PF
$18,600

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

TW
81.2 yrs
PF
78.4 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

TW
4.0
PF
4.4

Taiwan performs better than French Polynesia across all family life metrics.

Data: The World Factbook

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Taiwan 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.

Taiwan passport

Taiwan passport holder visiting French Polynesia

Visa Free
Taiwan 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?

Usually fine from major cities in French Polynesia. The harder 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 Taiwan, the official language is Chinese.

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At a Glance

TW PF
Population 23,580,712 299,356
Currency New Taiwan Dollar (NT$) CFP Franc (CFPF)
Languages Chinese French
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +886 +689
Time zones 1 3
Emergency number 110