Moving to Wallis and Futuna
Visas and residency, citizenship, tax, company and banking, cost of living and the places to live in Wallis and Futuna, in one place.
PolynesiaThinking about moving to Wallis and Futuna?
Here's how long you can stay, the ways to live there for good, what you'd pay in tax and what everyday life costs, each figure from an official source.
In this guide, I'll show you:
- How long you can stay, by passport
- How tax works, with the rates
- What it costs, and the internet and safety
- The basics: capital, currency and languages
Pick your passport at the top of the page, and the stay rule shows for you.
TL;DRKey takeaways
Wallis and Futuna at a glance
How long can you stay in Wallis and Futuna?
It depends on the passport you hold.
For any other passport, pick yours at the top, or see every country on the visa-free countries map.
Tax in Wallis and Futuna
Wallis and Futuna has no personal income tax.
See where it sits among every country on the territorial tax map.
The main rates:
- Lowest income tax band – 0%
- Top income tax rate – 0%
- Corporate tax – 0%
- VAT or sales tax – 0%
Where you're a tax resident usually comes down to days.
Count yours with the 183-day rule calculator.
Company and banking
Compare the banks and cards that work for people abroad in the bank account finder.
Move money for less with the money transfer comparison.
Many people who live abroad run a US LLC instead; check yours with the US LLC for non-residents checker.
Wallis and Futuna: the basics
| What | Wallis and Futuna |
|---|---|
| Capital | Mata Utu |
| Currency | CFP franc (XPF) |
| Languages | French |
| Population | about 16,025 |
From GeoNames' country data (CC BY 4.0).
More tools for Wallis and Futuna
- Passport index and compare passports
- Time zone overlap calculator for calls with home
- eSIM finder for data when you land
- Card fees abroad calculator before you spend
Wallis and Futuna FAQs
It depends on your passport.
Pick yours at the top of the page to see the days, and whether you need a visa first.
Not that I've found in official sources as of 2026-09-29.
The digital nomad visa finder lists every country that has one.
Wallis and Futuna has no personal income tax.
Check the details with a tax adviser before you move.
The CFP franc (XPF).
The main language is French.
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