Moving to Gibraltar from Latvia

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What to Expect

Everything you need to know before relocating from Latvia to Gibraltar — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.

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Key Indicator Comparison

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Latvia to Gibraltar.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate World Bank, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

LV
2.5
GI
3.2

Latvia 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

LV
3.6t
GI
16.1t

Latvia 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

LV
25.8
GI
61.0
Electricity per capita World Bank, 2024

annual consumption — reflects grid capacity

LV
3,768 kWh
GI
5,017 kWh

Gibraltar performs significantly better than Latvia across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate World Bank, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

LV
6.6%
GI
1.0%

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy World Bank, 2024

average years of life at birth

LV
76.4 yrs
GI
83.6 yrs
Infant mortality World Bank, 2024

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

LV
2.2
GI
6.2

Latvia generally does better on family life, though Gibraltar leads in life expectancy.

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

Can you move from Latvia to Gibraltar?

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Latvia 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.

Latvia passport

Latvia passport holder visiting Gibraltar

Visa Free
Latvia 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 Gibraltar?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Gibraltar has 61.0 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people. The real questions are legal: digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.

Is Gibraltar safe for expats?

Latvia performs better than Gibraltar across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Gibraltar is 3.2 per 100,000 people, compared to 2.5 in Latvia.

What language do they speak in Gibraltar?

The official language in Gibraltar is English. In Latvia, the official language is Latvian.

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At a Glance

LV GI
Population 1,847,785 40,126
Currency Euro (€) Gibraltar Pound (GIP)
Languages Latvian English
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +371 +350
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112 —