Moving to Gibraltar from Pakistan

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What to Expect

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

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

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Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate World Bank, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

PK
4.3
GI
3.2

Gibraltar performs significantly better than Pakistan across all safety metrics.

What about the environment?

CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

PK
0.8t
GI
16.1t

Pakistan 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

PK
1.5
GI
61.0
Electricity per capita World Bank, 2023

annual consumption — reflects grid capacity

PK
518 kWh
GI
5,017 kWh

Gibraltar performs significantly better than Pakistan across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate World Bank, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

PK
5.4%
GI
1.0%

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy World Bank, 2024

average years of life at birth

PK
67.8 yrs
GI
83.6 yrs
Infant mortality World Bank, 2024

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

PK
48.2
GI
6.2

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

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

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Pakistan 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.

Pakistan passport

Pakistan passport holder visiting Gibraltar

Visa Required
Pakistan 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 61.0 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 Pakistan and Gibraltar.

Is Gibraltar safe for expats?

Gibraltar performs significantly better than Pakistan across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Gibraltar is 3.2 per 100,000 people, compared to 4.3 in Pakistan.

What language do they speak in Gibraltar?

The official language in Gibraltar is English. In Pakistan, the official languages are English and Urdu.

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At a Glance

PK GI
Population 255,219,554 40,126
Currency Pakistani Rupee (PKR) Gibraltar Pound (GIP)
Languages English, Urdu English
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +92 +350
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 15 —