Moving to Guyana from Gibraltar

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What to Expect

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

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

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Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

GI
3.2
GY
16.3

Gibraltar performs better than Guyana 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
GY
4.6t

Guyana 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
GY
13.1
Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

GI
94.4%
GY
85.0%

Gibraltar performs better than Guyana 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%
GY
12.4%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

GI
$61,700
GY
$49,800

Gibraltar performs better than Guyana 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
GY
71.9 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

GI
6.2
GY
22.1

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

Guyana passport

Guyana passport holder visiting Gibraltar

Visa Required
Guyana 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 Guyana?

With 13.1 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Guyana 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 Guyana.

Is Guyana safe for expats?

Gibraltar performs better than Guyana across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Guyana is 16.3 per 100,000 people, compared to 3.2 in Gibraltar.

What language do they speak in Guyana?

Both Gibraltar and Guyana share the same official language: English.

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At a Glance

GI GY
Population 29,573 789,683
Currency Gibraltar Pound (GIP) Guyanaese Dollar (GYD)
Languages English English
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +350 +592
Time zones 1 1