Moving to Vietnam from Gibraltar

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Gibraltar to Vietnam, and you’d need to navigate life in Vietnamese.

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Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2011

per 100,000 people per year

GI
3.2
VN
1.5

Vietnam 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
VN
4.3t

Vietnam 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
VN
21.7
Electricity per capita World Bank, 2022

annual consumption — reflects grid capacity

GI
5,424 kWh
VN
2,624 kWh

Gibraltar performs better than Vietnam 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%
VN
1.6%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

GI
$61,700
VN
$13,700

Gibraltar performs better than Vietnam 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
VN
75.5 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

GI
6.2
VN
14.8

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

Vietnam passport

Vietnam passport holder visiting Gibraltar

Visa Required
Vietnam 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 Vietnam?

With 21.7 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Vietnam 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 Vietnam.

Is Vietnam safe for expats?

Vietnam performs significantly better than Gibraltar across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Vietnam is 1.5 per 100,000 people, compared to 3.2 in Gibraltar.

What language do they speak in Vietnam?

The official language in Vietnam is Vietnamese. In Gibraltar, the official language is English.

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At a Glance

GI VN
Population 29,573 103,808,319
Currency Gibraltar Pound (GIP) Vietnamese Dong (₫)
Languages English Vietnamese
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +350 +84
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 113