Moving to Gibraltar 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 Gibraltar — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.

If you moved from Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) to Gibraltar. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right.

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Key Indicator Comparison

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

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

FK
27.8
GI
61.0
Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

FK
99.0%
GI
94.4%

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

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2016

percentage of the labour force without work

FK
1.0%
GI
1.0%

Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) performs better than Gibraltar 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
GI
83.6 yrs

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Gibraltar?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Gibraltar has 61.0 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 Gibraltar?

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

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At a Glance

FK GI
Population 4,550 40,126
Currency Falkland Islands Pound (FKP) Gibraltar Pound (GIP)
Languages English English
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +500 +350
Time zones 1 1