Moving to Gibraltar from Burkina Faso

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What to Expect

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

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Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate World Bank, 2017

per 100,000 people per year

BF
1.2
GI
3.2

Burkina Faso 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

BF
0.3t
GI
16.1t

Burkina Faso performs better than Gibraltar across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people World Bank, 2024

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

BF
0.8
GI
61.0
Electricity per capita World Bank, 2023

annual consumption — reflects grid capacity

BF
133 kWh
GI
5,017 kWh

Gibraltar performs significantly better than Burkina Faso across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate World Bank, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

BF
3.5%
GI
1.0%

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy World Bank, 2024

average years of life at birth

BF
61.3 yrs
GI
83.6 yrs
Infant mortality World Bank, 2024

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

BF
43.6
GI
6.2

Gibraltar performs significantly better than Burkina Faso across all family life metrics.

Sources: World Bank (2017–2025), The World Factbook (2016–2022), United Nations SDG Indicators (2010). How we calculate this

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Burkina Faso 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.

Burkina Faso passport

Burkina Faso passport holder visiting Gibraltar

Visa Required
Burkina Faso 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 61.0 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 Burkina Faso and Gibraltar.

Is Gibraltar safe for expats?

Burkina Faso performs better than Gibraltar across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Gibraltar is 3.2 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.2 in Burkina Faso.

What language do they speak in Gibraltar?

The official language in Gibraltar is English. In Burkina Faso, the official language is French.

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At a Glance

BF GI
Population 24,074,580 40,126
Currency CFA Franc BCEAO (F CFA) Gibraltar Pound (GIP)
Languages French English
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +226 +350
Time zones 1 1