Moving to Afghanistan from Gibraltar

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What to Expect

Everything you need to know before relocating from Gibraltar to Afghanistan — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.

If you moved from Gibraltar to Afghanistan, and you’d need to navigate life in Dari, Pashto and Turkmen.

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Key Indicator Comparison

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Gibraltar to Afghanistan.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

GI
3.2
AF
4.0

Gibraltar performs better than Afghanistan across all safety metrics.

What about the environment?

CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

GI
16.1t
AF
0.3t

Afghanistan performs significantly better than Gibraltar across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

GI
70.2
AF
0.1
Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

GI
94.4%
AF
18.0%

Gibraltar performs better than Afghanistan across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

GI
1.0%
AF
14.4%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2022

a broad measure of economic output per person

GI
$61,700
AF
$2,000

Gibraltar performs better than Afghanistan across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

GI
80.4 yrs
AF
53.6 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

GI
6.2
AF
104.9

Gibraltar performs better than Afghanistan across all family life metrics.

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Gibraltar and Afghanistan. To live, work, or study long-term in Afghanistan, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Afghanistan's immigration authority.

Afghanistan passport

Afghanistan passport holder visiting Gibraltar

Visa Required
Afghanistan passport holders need a visa to enter Gibraltar.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Afghanistan?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Afghanistan has 0.1 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.

Is Afghanistan safe for expats?

Gibraltar performs better than Afghanistan across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Afghanistan is 4.0 per 100,000 people, compared to 3.2 in Gibraltar.

What language do they speak in Afghanistan?

The official languages in Afghanistan are Dari, Pashto and Turkmen. In Gibraltar, the official language is English.

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At a Glance

GI AF
Population 29,573 38,346,720
Currency Gibraltar Pound (GIP) Afghan Afghani (AFN)
Languages English Dari, Pashto, Turkmen
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +350 +93
Time zones 1 1