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Pathways to French Polynesia Residency and Citizenship

French Polynesia

Covered options include employer-supported work and nonworking visitor residence. French Polynesia is part of France but has territorial immigration and employment rules. Non-French EU citizens still need to check local work authorization; visitor residence does not authorize professional activity.

See the regional guide and investment and citizenship comparison for the covered options and their limits.

Ways to qualify

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Career & business

For people with a job offer, in-demand skills, or a business to build. Most of these routes lead to settlement, and in time to citizenship.

French Polynesia Work Permit A local employer can support a foreign worker’s work authorization in French Polynesia, alongside the required entry and residence permission. residency

Retirement

For retirees and people of independent means who can show a pension, savings, or other passive income.

French Polynesia Visitor Residence A financially supported nonworking stay in French Polynesia may qualify for a temporary residence card marked Visiteur. residency