Moving to Gibraltar from Belgium

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What to Expect

Considering a move from Belgium to Gibraltar? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.

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

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Gibraltar compared to Belgium.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

BE
1.1
GI
3.2

Belgium performs better than Gibraltar across all safety metrics.

What about the environment?

CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

BE
7.3t
GI
16.1t

Belgium 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

BE
43.5
GI
70.2
Electricity per capita World Bank, 2023

annual consumption — reflects grid capacity

BE
6,932 kWh
GI
5,424 kWh

Gibraltar generally does better on infrastructure, though Belgium leads in electricity per capita.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

BE
5.5%
GI
1.0%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

BE
$63,600
GI
$61,700

Belgium generally does better on employment & economy, though Gibraltar leads in unemployment rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

BE
81.9 yrs
GI
80.4 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

BE
3.2
GI
6.2

Belgium performs better than Gibraltar across all family life metrics.

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

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Belgium 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.

Belgium passport

Belgium passport holder visiting Gibraltar

Visa Free
Belgium passport holders can enter Gibraltar 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 Gibraltar?

Connectivity is usually fine (Gibraltar: 70.2 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Gibraltar offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Gibraltar safe for expats?

Belgium performs better than Gibraltar across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Gibraltar is 3.2 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.1 in Belgium.

What language do they speak in Gibraltar?

The official language in Gibraltar is English. In Belgium, the official languages are Dutch, French and German.

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At a Glance

BE GI
Population 11,847,338 29,573
Currency Euro (€) Gibraltar Pound (GIP)
Languages Dutch, French, German English
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +32 +350
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112