Moving to Gibraltar from Dominica

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Dominica to Gibraltar. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right.

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Key Indicator Comparison

How Dominica 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

DM
13.8
GI
3.2

Gibraltar performs significantly better than Dominica across all safety metrics.

What about the environment?

CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

DM
1.3t
GI
16.1t

Dominica 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

DM
19.5
GI
70.2
Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

DM
81.0%
GI
94.4%

Gibraltar performs significantly better than Dominica across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2016

percentage of the labour force without work

DM
23.0%
GI
1.0%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

DM
$15,900
GI
$61,700

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

DM
78.2 yrs
GI
80.4 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

DM
11.3
GI
6.2

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

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

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Dominica 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.

Dominica passport

Dominica passport holder visiting Gibraltar

Visa Free
Dominica 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?

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 Dominica and Gibraltar.

Is Gibraltar safe for expats?

Gibraltar performs significantly better than Dominica across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Gibraltar is 3.2 per 100,000 people, compared to 13.8 in Dominica.

What language do they speak in Gibraltar?

Both Dominica and Gibraltar share the same official language: English.

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At a Glance

DM GI
Population 74,629 29,573
Currency East Caribbean Dollar (EC$) Gibraltar Pound (GIP)
Languages English English
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +1767 +350
Time zones 1 1