Moving to Gibraltar from Samoa

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What to Expect

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

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

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Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2018

per 100,000 people per year

WS
6.2
GI
3.2

Gibraltar performs significantly better than Samoa across all safety metrics.

What about the environment?

CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

WS
1.6t
GI
16.1t

Samoa performs better than Gibraltar across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

WS
0.8
GI
70.2
Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

WS
78.0%
GI
94.4%

Gibraltar performs significantly better than Samoa across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

WS
9.8%
GI
1.0%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

WS
$6,000
GI
$61,700

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

WS
75.2 yrs
GI
80.4 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

WS
17.0
GI
6.2

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

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Samoa 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.

Samoa passport

Samoa passport holder visiting Gibraltar

Visa Free
Samoa 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?

With 70.2 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 Samoa and Gibraltar.

Is Gibraltar safe for expats?

Gibraltar performs significantly better than Samoa across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Gibraltar is 3.2 per 100,000 people, compared to 6.2 in Samoa.

What language do they speak in Gibraltar?

The official language in Gibraltar is English. In Samoa, the official languages are English and Samoan.

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At a Glance

WS GI
Population 206,179 29,573
Currency Samoan Tala (WST) Gibraltar Pound (GIP)
Languages English, Samoan English
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +685 +350
Time zones 1 1