Moving to Gibraltar from Afghanistan

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What to Expect

A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Afghanistan to Gibraltar — from daily expenses to quality of life.

If you moved from Afghanistan to Gibraltar, and you’d need to navigate life in English.

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Key Indicator Comparison

How Afghanistan and Gibraltar stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

AF
4.0
GI
3.2

Gibraltar performs significantly better than Afghanistan across all safety metrics.

What about the environment?

CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

AF
0.3t
GI
16.1t

Afghanistan performs better than Gibraltar across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

AF
0.1
GI
70.2
Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

AF
18.0%
GI
94.4%

Gibraltar performs significantly better than Afghanistan across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

AF
14.4%
GI
1.0%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2022

a broad measure of economic output per person

AF
$2,000
GI
$61,700

Gibraltar performs significantly better than Afghanistan across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

AF
53.6 yrs
GI
80.4 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

AF
104.9
GI
6.2

Gibraltar performs significantly better than Afghanistan across all family life metrics.

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Afghanistan and Gibraltar. To live, work, or study long-term in Gibraltar, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Gibraltar's immigration authority.

Afghanistan passport

Afghanistan passport holder visiting Gibraltar

Visa Required
Afghanistan passport holders need a visa to enter Gibraltar.

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Gibraltar?

With 70.2 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Gibraltar can support video calls in major cities. The hard part is paperwork — visa category, employer policy on overseas staff, and tax residency in Afghanistan and Gibraltar.

Is Gibraltar safe for expats?

Gibraltar performs significantly better than Afghanistan across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Gibraltar is 3.2 per 100,000 people, compared to 4.0 in Afghanistan.

What language do they speak in Gibraltar?

The official language in Gibraltar is English. In Afghanistan, the official languages are Dari, Pashto and Turkmen.

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At a Glance

AF GI
Population 38,346,720 29,573
Currency Afghan Afghani (AFN) Gibraltar Pound (GIP)
Languages Dari, Pashto, Turkmen English
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +93 +350
Time zones 1 1