Moving to Namibia from Gibraltar
What to Expect
Considering a move from Gibraltar to Namibia? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Gibraltar to Namibia. 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 Namibia compared to Gibraltar.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
Gibraltar performs better than Namibia across all safety metrics.
What about the environment?
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Namibia performs significantly better than Gibraltar across all environment metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
annual consumption — reflects grid capacity
share of households with internet
Gibraltar performs better than Namibia across all infrastructure metrics.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
Gibraltar performs better than Namibia across all employment & economy metrics.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better
Gibraltar performs better than Namibia across all family life metrics.
Sources: World Bank (2021–2025), 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 Namibia. To live, work, or study long-term in Namibia, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Namibia's immigration authority.
Namibia passport holder visiting Gibraltar
Visa FreeData: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work remotely from Namibia?
Connectivity is usually fine (Namibia: 2.8 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Namibia offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?
Is Namibia safe for expats?
Gibraltar performs better than Namibia across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Namibia is 11.2 per 100,000 people, compared to 3.2 in Gibraltar.
What language do they speak in Namibia?
The official languages in Namibia are Afrikaans, English, German, Herero, Khoekhoe, Kwangali, Lozi, Ndonga and Tswana. In Gibraltar, the official language is English.
