Moving to Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) from Papua New Guinea

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What to Expect

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

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Key Indicator Comparison

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

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people World Bank, 2024

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

PG
0.2
FK
27.8
Internet access World Bank, 2024

share of households with internet

PG
18.8%
FK
99.0%

Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) performs significantly better than Papua New Guinea across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate World Bank, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

PG
2.6%
FK
1.0%

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy World Bank, 2024

average years of life at birth

PG
66.3 yrs
FK
77.9 yrs

Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) performs significantly better than Papua New Guinea 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 Papua New Guinea 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.

Papua New Guinea passport

Papua New Guinea passport holder visiting Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas)

Visa Free
Papua New Guinea 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 Papua New Guinea, the official languages are English, Hiri Motu and Tok Pisin.

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At a Glance

PG FK
Population 10,762,817 4,550
Currency Papua New Guinean Kina (PGK) Falkland Islands Pound (FKP)
Languages English, Hiri Motu, Tok Pisin English
Driving side Left Left
Calling code +675 +500
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 000 —