Moving to French Polynesia from United States
What to Expect
Considering a move from United States to French Polynesia? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from United States to French Polynesia, 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 United States to French Polynesia.
Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in French Polynesia compared to United States.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
French Polynesia performs significantly better than United States across all safety metrics.
What about the environment?
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
French Polynesia performs significantly better than United States across all environment metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
share of households with internet
United States performs better than French Polynesia across all infrastructure metrics.
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
United States performs better than French Polynesia 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
United States generally does better on family life, though French Polynesia leads in infant mortality.
Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between United States 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.
United States passport holder visiting French Polynesia
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 French Polynesia?
Connectivity is usually fine (French Polynesia: 25.6 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does French Polynesia offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?
Is French Polynesia safe for expats?
French Polynesia performs significantly better than United States across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in French Polynesia is 0.3 per 100,000 people, compared to 6.4 in United States.
What language do they speak in French Polynesia?
The official language in French Polynesia is French. In United States, the official language is English.
