Moving to Burundi from Gibraltar

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What to Expect

A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Gibraltar to Burundi — from daily expenses to quality of life.

If you moved from Gibraltar to Burundi, and you’d need to navigate life in French and Kirundi.

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Key Indicator Comparison

How Gibraltar and Burundi stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2016

per 100,000 people per year

GI
3.2
BI
5.7

Gibraltar performs better than Burundi 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
BI
0.1t

Burundi performs significantly better than Gibraltar across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people World Bank, 2023

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

GI
61.0
BI
0.0
Internet access The World Factbook, 2024

share of households with internet

GI
94.4%
BI
8.6%

Gibraltar performs better than Burundi across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

GI
1.0%
BI
0.9%

Burundi performs significantly better than Gibraltar 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
BI
63.8 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2024

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

GI
6.2
BI
30.5

Gibraltar performs better than Burundi across all family life metrics.

Sources: World Bank (2016–2025), The World Factbook (2016–2022), United Nations SDG Indicators (2010). How we calculate this

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Burundi passport

Burundi passport holder visiting Gibraltar

Visa Required
Burundi 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 Burundi?

With 0.0 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Burundi can support video calls in major cities. The hard part is paperwork — visa category, employer policy on overseas staff, and tax residency in Gibraltar and Burundi.

Is Burundi safe for expats?

Gibraltar performs better than Burundi across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Burundi is 5.7 per 100,000 people, compared to 3.2 in Gibraltar.

What language do they speak in Burundi?

The official languages in Burundi are French and Kirundi. In Gibraltar, the official language is English.

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At a Glance

GI BI
Population 40,126 14,390,003
Currency Gibraltar Pound (GIP) Burundian Franc (BIF)
Languages English French, Kirundi
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +350 +257
Time zones 1 1