Moving to Cyprus from Gibraltar

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Gibraltar to Cyprus, and you’d need to navigate life in Greek and Turkish. You’ll also switch from driving on the right to the left.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

Real numbers on people moving from Gibraltar to Cyprus, and how the trend has changed.

Living there in 2020
1 ↓ 50% vs 2015

people born in Gibraltar live in Cyprus · UN DESA

Who's moving to Cyprus?

Top countries of origin for Cyprus's foreign-born residents.

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

GI
3.2
CY
0.9

Cyprus performs significantly better than Gibraltar 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
CY
5.4t

Cyprus 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
CY
38.6
Electricity per capita World Bank, 2023

annual consumption — reflects grid capacity

GI
5,424 kWh
CY
3,842 kWh

Gibraltar performs better than Cyprus 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%
CY
6.0%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

GI
$61,700
CY
$50,600

Gibraltar performs better than Cyprus 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
CY
79.7 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

GI
6.2
CY
8.4

Gibraltar performs better than Cyprus 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 Cyprus. To live, work, or study long-term in Cyprus, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Cyprus's immigration authority.

Cyprus passport

Cyprus passport holder visiting Gibraltar

Visa Free
Cyprus 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 Cyprus?

With 38.6 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Cyprus 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 Cyprus.

Is Cyprus safe for expats?

Cyprus performs significantly better than Gibraltar across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Cyprus is 0.9 per 100,000 people, compared to 3.2 in Gibraltar.

What language do they speak in Cyprus?

The official languages in Cyprus are Greek and Turkish. In Gibraltar, the official language is English.

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At a Glance

GI CY
Population 29,573 1,295,102
Currency Gibraltar Pound (GIP) Euro (€)
Languages English Greek, Turkish
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +350 +357
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112