Moving to Gibraltar from Guinea-Bissau

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What to Expect

Considering a move from Guinea-Bissau to Gibraltar? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.

If you moved from Guinea-Bissau to Gibraltar, and you’d need to navigate life in English.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Gibraltar compared to Guinea-Bissau.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate World Bank, 2017

per 100,000 people per year

GW
1.1
GI
3.2

Guinea-Bissau performs 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

GW
0.2t
GI
16.1t

Guinea-Bissau performs better than Gibraltar across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people World Bank, 2024

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

GW
0.4
GI
61.0
Internet access World Bank, 2024

share of households with internet

GW
29.8%
GI
94.4%

Gibraltar performs significantly better than Guinea-Bissau across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate World Bank, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

GW
2.7%
GI
1.0%

Gibraltar performs significantly better than Guinea-Bissau across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy World Bank, 2024

average years of life at birth

GW
64.2 yrs
GI
83.6 yrs
Infant mortality World Bank, 2024

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

GW
42.1
GI
6.2

Gibraltar performs significantly better than Guinea-Bissau across all family life metrics.

Sources: World Bank (2017–2025), The World Factbook (2016–2022), United Nations SDG Indicators (2010). How we calculate this

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Guinea-Bissau and Gibraltar. To live, work, or study long-term in Gibraltar, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Gibraltar's immigration authority.

Guinea-Bissau passport

Guinea-Bissau passport holder visiting Gibraltar

Visa Required
Guinea-Bissau 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 Gibraltar?

Connectivity is usually fine (Gibraltar: 61.0 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Gibraltar offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Gibraltar safe for expats?

Guinea-Bissau performs better than Gibraltar across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Gibraltar is 3.2 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.1 in Guinea-Bissau.

What language do they speak in Gibraltar?

The official language in Gibraltar is English. In Guinea-Bissau, the official languages are Portuguese and Upper Guinea Creole.

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At a Glance

GW GI
Population 2,249,515 40,126
Currency CFA Franc BCEAO (F CFA) Gibraltar Pound (GIP)
Languages Portuguese, Upper Guinea Creole English
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +245 +350
Time zones 1 1