Moving to Samoa from Gibraltar

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What to Expect

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

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

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Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2018

per 100,000 people per year

GI
3.2
WS
6.2

Gibraltar performs better than Samoa 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
WS
1.6t

Samoa 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
WS
0.8
Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

GI
94.4%
WS
78.0%

Gibraltar performs better than Samoa 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%
WS
9.8%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

GI
$61,700
WS
$6,000

Gibraltar performs better than Samoa 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
WS
75.2 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

GI
6.2
WS
17.0

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

Samoa passport

Samoa passport holder visiting Gibraltar

Visa Free
Samoa 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 Samoa?

With 0.8 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Samoa 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 Samoa.

Is Samoa safe for expats?

Gibraltar performs better than Samoa across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Samoa is 6.2 per 100,000 people, compared to 3.2 in Gibraltar.

What language do they speak in Samoa?

The official languages in Samoa are English and Samoan. In Gibraltar, the official language is English.

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At a Glance

GI WS
Population 29,573 206,179
Currency Gibraltar Pound (GIP) Samoan Tala (WST)
Languages English English, Samoan
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +350 +685
Time zones 1 1