Moving to Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) from Norway

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What to Expect

Everything you need to know before relocating from Norway to Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.

If you moved from Norway to Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas), and you’d need to navigate life in English. You’ll also switch from driving on the right to the left.

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Key Indicator Comparison

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Norway to Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas).

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people World Bank, 2024

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

NO
45.2
FK
27.8
Internet access World Bank, 2024

share of households with internet

NO
99.0%
FK
99.0%

Norway performs better than Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate World Bank, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

NO
4.6%
FK
1.0%

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy World Bank, 2024

average years of life at birth

NO
83.2 yrs
FK
77.9 yrs

Norway 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 Norway 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.

Norway passport

Norway passport holder visiting Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas)

Visa Free
Norway 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)?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) has 27.8 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.

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

The official language in Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) is English. In Norway, the official languages are Norwegian Bokmål, Norwegian Nynorsk and Sami.

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At a Glance

NO FK
Population 5,610,870 4,550
Currency Norwegian Krone (NOK) Falkland Islands Pound (FKP)
Languages Norwegian Bokmål, Norwegian Nynorsk, Sami English
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +47 +500
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112 —