Moving to Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) from Australia

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What to Expect

Considering a move from Australia to Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas)? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

What the data shows about people moving from Australia to Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas).

Living there in 2020
51 ↑ 21% vs 2015

people born in Australia live in Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) · UN DESA

Who's moving to Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas)?

Top countries of origin for Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas)'s foreign-born residents.

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) compared to Australia.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people World Bank, 2024

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

AU
36.5
FK
27.8
Internet access World Bank, 2024

share of households with internet

AU
96.1%
FK
99.0%

Australia generally does better on infrastructure, though Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) leads in internet access.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate World Bank, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

AU
4.1%
FK
1.0%

Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) performs significantly better than Australia across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy World Bank, 2024

average years of life at birth

AU
83.0 yrs
FK
77.9 yrs

Australia performs better than Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) across all family life metrics.

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Sources: World Bank (2024–2025), The World Factbook (2016–2021), United Nations SDG Indicators (2022). How we calculate this

Can you move from Australia to Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas)?

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Australia and Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas). To live, work, or study long-term in Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas), you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas)'s immigration authority.

Australia passport

Australia passport holder visiting Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas)

Visa Free
Australia passport holders can enter Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) 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 Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas)?

Connectivity is usually fine (Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas): 27.8 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

What language do they speak in Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas)?

Both Australia and Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) share the same official language: English.

Compare further: Australia vs. Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas)

Cost of Living Comparison · 6 categories - 2026 data
Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) is 20.2% more expensive than Australia overall
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Size Comparison · See true size
Australia is about 636 times bigger than Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas).
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At a Glance

AU FK
Population 27,614,411 4,550
Currency Australian Dollar (A$) Falkland Islands Pound (FKP)
Languages English English
Driving side Left Left
Calling code +61 +500
Time zones 8 1
Emergency number 000 —