Moving to Gibraltar from Papua New Guinea

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What to Expect

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

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

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Key Indicator Comparison

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Papua New Guinea to Gibraltar.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2010

per 100,000 people per year

PG
9.4
GI
3.2

Gibraltar performs significantly better than Papua New Guinea across all safety metrics.

What about the environment?

CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

PG
0.5t
GI
16.1t

Papua New Guinea 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

PG
0.2
GI
61.0
Internet access World Bank, 2024

share of households with internet

PG
18.8%
GI
94.4%

Gibraltar 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%
GI
1.0%

Gibraltar 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
GI
83.6 yrs
Infant mortality World Bank, 2024

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

PG
31.3
GI
6.2

Gibraltar performs significantly better than Papua New Guinea 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 Papua New Guinea 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.

Papua New Guinea passport

Papua New Guinea passport holder visiting Gibraltar

Visa Free
Papua New Guinea 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?

Gibraltar performs significantly better than Papua New Guinea across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Gibraltar is 3.2 per 100,000 people, compared to 9.4 in Papua New Guinea.

What language do they speak in Gibraltar?

The official language in Gibraltar is English. In Papua New Guinea, the official languages are English, Hiri Motu and Tok Pisin.

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At a Glance

PG GI
Population 10,762,817 40,126
Currency Papua New Guinean Kina (PGK) Gibraltar Pound (GIP)
Languages English, Hiri Motu, Tok Pisin English
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +675 +350
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 000 —