Moving to Gibraltar from South Africa
What to Expect
Considering a move from South Africa to Gibraltar? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from South Africa to Gibraltar. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right.
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Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Gibraltar compared to South Africa.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
Gibraltar performs significantly better than South Africa across all safety metrics.
What about the environment?
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
South Africa performs better than Gibraltar across all environment metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
annual consumption — reflects grid capacity
share of households with internet
Gibraltar performs significantly better than South Africa across all infrastructure metrics.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
Gibraltar performs significantly better than South Africa across all employment & economy metrics.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better
Gibraltar performs significantly better than South Africa across all family life metrics.
Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between South Africa 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.
South Africa passport holder visiting Gibraltar
Visa RequiredData: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work remotely from Gibraltar?
Connectivity is usually fine (Gibraltar: 70.2 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Gibraltar offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?
Is Gibraltar safe for expats?
Gibraltar performs significantly better than South Africa across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Gibraltar is 3.2 per 100,000 people, compared to 45.5 in South Africa.
What language do they speak in Gibraltar?
The official language in Gibraltar is English. In South Africa, the official languages are Afrikaans, English, Northern Sotho, Southern Ndebele, Southern Sotho, Swazi, Tsonga, Tswana, Venda, Xhosa and Zulu.
Compare further: South Africa vs. Gibraltar
At a Glance
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GI
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| Population | 57,516,665 | 29,573 |
| Currency | South African Rand (ZAR) | Gibraltar Pound (GIP) |
| Languages | Afrikaans, English, Northern Sotho, Southern Ndebele, Southern Sotho, Swazi, Tsonga, Tswana, Venda, Xhosa, Zulu | English |
| Driving side | Left | Right |
| Calling code | +27 | +350 |
| Time zones | 1 | 1 |
| Emergency number | 10111 | — |