Moving to Gabon from Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas)

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What to Expect

A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) to Gabon — from daily expenses to quality of life.

If you moved from Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) to Gabon, and you’d need to navigate life in French. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right.

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Key Indicator Comparison

How Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) and Gabon stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

FK
27.8
GA
3.4
Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

FK
99.0%
GA
72.0%

Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) performs better than Gabon across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

FK
1.0%
GA
20.4%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

FK
$70,800
GA
$19,800

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

FK
77.9 yrs
GA
69.7 yrs

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

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Gabon passport

Gabon passport holder visiting Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas)

Visa Required
Gabon passport holders need a visa to enter Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas).

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Gabon?

With 3.4 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Gabon can support video calls in major cities. The hard part is paperwork — visa category, employer policy on overseas staff, and tax residency in Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) and Gabon.

What language do they speak in Gabon?

The official language in Gabon is French. In Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas), the official language is English.

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At a Glance

FK GA
Population 3,198 2,340,613
Currency Falkland Islands Pound (FKP) CFA Franc BEAC (FCFA)
Languages English French
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +500 +241
Time zones 1 1