Moving to Lebanon from Gibraltar

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What to Expect

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

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

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Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2020

per 100,000 people per year

GI
3.2
LB
2.3

Lebanon 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
LB
1.9t

Lebanon 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
LB
7.6
Electricity per capita World Bank, 2022

annual consumption — reflects grid capacity

GI
5,424 kWh
LB
681 kWh

Gibraltar performs better than Lebanon 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%
LB
11.6%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

GI
$61,700
LB
$12,300

Gibraltar performs better than Lebanon 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
LB
78.8 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

GI
6.2
LB
7.0

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

Lebanon passport

Lebanon passport holder visiting Gibraltar

Visa Required
Lebanon 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 Lebanon?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Lebanon has 7.6 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 Lebanon safe for expats?

Lebanon performs significantly better than Gibraltar across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Lebanon is 2.3 per 100,000 people, compared to 3.2 in Gibraltar.

What language do they speak in Lebanon?

The official languages in Lebanon are Arabic and French. In Gibraltar, the official language is English.

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At a Glance

GI LB
Population 29,573 5,296,814
Currency Gibraltar Pound (GIP) Lebanese Pound (LBP)
Languages English Arabic, French
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +350 +961
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112