Moving to Antigua and Barbuda from Gibraltar

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What to Expect

Considering a move from Gibraltar to Antigua and Barbuda? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.

If you moved from Gibraltar to Antigua and Barbuda. You’ll also switch from driving on the right to the left.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Antigua and Barbuda compared to Gibraltar.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

GI
3.2
AG
10.7

Gibraltar performs better than Antigua and Barbuda 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
AG
3.8t

Antigua and Barbuda performs significantly better than Gibraltar across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people World Bank, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

GI
61.0
AG
10.7
Internet access The World Factbook, 2024

share of households with internet

GI
94.4%
AG
72.7%

Gibraltar performs better than Antigua and Barbuda across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2016

percentage of the labour force without work

GI
1.0%
AG
11.0%

Gibraltar performs better than Antigua and Barbuda across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy World Bank, 2024

average years of life at birth

GI
83.6 yrs
AG
77.8 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2024

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

GI
6.2
AG
7.0

Gibraltar performs better than Antigua and Barbuda across all family life metrics.

Sources: World Bank (2022–2024), The World Factbook (2014–2022), United Nations SDG Indicators (2010). How we calculate this

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Antigua and Barbuda passport

Antigua and Barbuda passport holder visiting Gibraltar

Visa Free
Antigua and Barbuda passport holders can enter Gibraltar 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 Antigua and Barbuda?

Connectivity is usually fine (Antigua and Barbuda: 10.7 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Antigua and Barbuda offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Antigua and Barbuda safe for expats?

Gibraltar performs better than Antigua and Barbuda across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Antigua and Barbuda is 10.7 per 100,000 people, compared to 3.2 in Gibraltar.

What language do they speak in Antigua and Barbuda?

Both Gibraltar and Antigua and Barbuda share the same official language: English.

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At a Glance

GI AG
Population 40,126 94,209
Currency Gibraltar Pound (GIP) East Caribbean Dollar (EC$)
Languages English English
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +350 +1268
Time zones 1 1