Moving to Gibraltar from Guyana

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What to Expect

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

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

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Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

GY
16.3
GI
3.2

Gibraltar performs significantly better than Guyana across all safety metrics.

What about the environment?

CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

GY
4.6t
GI
16.1t

Guyana performs 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

GY
13.1
GI
70.2
Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

GY
85.0%
GI
94.4%

Gibraltar performs significantly better than Guyana across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

GY
12.4%
GI
1.0%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

GY
$49,800
GI
$61,700

Gibraltar performs significantly better than Guyana across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

GY
71.9 yrs
GI
80.4 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

GY
22.1
GI
6.2

Gibraltar performs significantly better than Guyana across all family life metrics.

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Guyana 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.

Guyana passport

Guyana passport holder visiting Gibraltar

Visa Required
Guyana 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?

With 70.2 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Gibraltar can support video calls in major cities. The hard part is paperwork — visa category, employer policy on overseas staff, and tax residency in Guyana and Gibraltar.

Is Gibraltar safe for expats?

Gibraltar performs significantly better than Guyana across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Gibraltar is 3.2 per 100,000 people, compared to 16.3 in Guyana.

What language do they speak in Gibraltar?

Both Guyana and Gibraltar share the same official language: English.

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At a Glance

GY GI
Population 789,683 29,573
Currency Guyanaese Dollar (GYD) Gibraltar Pound (GIP)
Languages English English
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +592 +350
Time zones 1 1