Moving to New Zealand from Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas)

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What to Expect

Considering a move from Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) to New Zealand? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in New Zealand compared to Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas).

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

FK
27.8
NZ
35.9
Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

FK
99.0%
NZ
96.0%

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

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

FK
1.0%
NZ
3.7%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

FK
$70,800
NZ
$48,800

Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) performs better than New Zealand 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
NZ
82.5 yrs

New Zealand 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 New Zealand. To live, work, or study long-term in New Zealand, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check New Zealand's immigration authority.

New Zealand passport

New Zealand passport holder visiting Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas)

Visa Free
New Zealand 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 New Zealand?

Connectivity is usually fine (New Zealand: 35.9 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does New Zealand offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

What language do they speak in New Zealand?

The official languages in New Zealand are English, Māori and New Zealand Sign Language. In Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas), the official language is English.

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At a Glance

FK NZ
Population 3,198 5,053,004
Currency Falkland Islands Pound (FKP) New Zealand Dollar (NZ$)
Languages English English, Māori, New Zealand Sign Language
Driving side Left Left
Calling code +500 +64
Time zones 1 5
Emergency number 111