Moving to Iceland 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 Iceland — from daily expenses to quality of life.

If you moved from Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) to Iceland, and you’d need to navigate life in Icelandic. 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 Iceland 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
IS
38.2
Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

FK
99.0%
IS
100.0%

Iceland performs significantly better than Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) 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%
IS
3.6%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

FK
$70,800
IS
$66,500

Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) performs better than Iceland 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
IS
83.6 yrs

Iceland performs significantly better than Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) 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 Iceland. To live, work, or study long-term in Iceland, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Iceland's immigration authority.

Iceland passport

Iceland passport holder visiting Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas)

Visa Free
Iceland 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 Iceland?

With 38.2 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Iceland 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 Iceland.

What language do they speak in Iceland?

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

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At a Glance

FK IS
Population 3,198 357,603
Currency Falkland Islands Pound (FKP) Icelandic Króna (ISK)
Languages English Icelandic
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +500 +354
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112