Moving to Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) from New Zealand

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What to Expect

Considering a move from New Zealand to Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas)? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

What the data shows about people moving from New Zealand to Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas).

Living there in 2020
31 ↑ 19% vs 2015

people born in New Zealand live in Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) · UN DESA

Who's moving to Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas)?

Top countries of origin for Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas)'s foreign-born residents.

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) compared to New Zealand.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people World Bank, 2024

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

NZ
38.0
FK
27.8
Internet access World Bank, 2024

share of households with internet

NZ
93.5%
FK
99.0%

New Zealand generally does better on infrastructure, though Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) leads in internet access.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate World Bank, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

NZ
5.1%
FK
1.0%

Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) performs significantly better than New Zealand across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy World Bank, 2024

average years of life at birth

NZ
82.0 yrs
FK
77.9 yrs

New Zealand performs better than Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) across all family life metrics.

Sources: World Bank (2024–2025), The World Factbook (2016–2021), United Nations SDG Indicators (2022). How we calculate this

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between New Zealand and Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas). To live, work, or study long-term in Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas), you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas)'s immigration authority.

New Zealand passport

New Zealand passport holder visiting Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas)

Visa Free
New Zealand passport holders can enter Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) 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 Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas)?

Connectivity is usually fine (Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas): 27.8 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

What language do they speak in Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas)?

The official language in Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) is English. In New Zealand, the official languages are English, Māori and New Zealand Sign Language.

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At a Glance

NZ FK
Population 5,324,700 4,550
Currency New Zealand Dollar (NZ$) Falkland Islands Pound (FKP)
Languages English, Māori, New Zealand Sign Language English
Driving side Left Left
Calling code +64 +500
Time zones 5 1
Emergency number 111 —