Moving to Australia from Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas)

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What to Expect

Everything you need to know before relocating from Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) to Australia — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

How many people actually move from Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) to Australia, based on official data.

Living there in 2020
117 ↓ 2% vs 2015

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

Who's moving to Australia?

Top countries of origin for Australia's foreign-born residents.

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) to Australia.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2024

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

FK
27.8
AU
36.5
Internet access The World Factbook, 2024

share of households with internet

FK
99.0%
AU
96.1%

Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) generally does better on infrastructure, though Australia leads in broadband per 100 people.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

FK
1.0%
AU
4.1%

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2024

average years of life at birth

FK
77.9 yrs
AU
83.0 yrs

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

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

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

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

Internet is rarely the blocker — Australia has 36.5 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people. The real questions are legal: digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.

What language do they speak in Australia?

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

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At a Glance

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