Moving to Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) from Sri Lanka

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What to Expect

Considering a move from Sri Lanka 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 Sri Lanka.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

LK
10.1
FK
27.8
Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

LK
67.0%
FK
99.0%

Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) performs significantly better than Sri Lanka across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

LK
6.4%
FK
1.0%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

LK
$13,000
FK
$70,800

Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) performs significantly better than Sri Lanka across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2020

average years of life at birth

LK
77.5 yrs
FK
77.9 yrs

Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) performs significantly better than Sri Lanka across all family life metrics.

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Sri Lanka 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.

Sri Lanka passport

Sri Lanka passport holder visiting Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas)

Visa Required
Sri Lanka passport holders need a visa to enter Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas).

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 Sri Lanka, the official languages are Sinhala and Tamil.

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At a Glance

LK FK
Population 23,187,516 3,198
Currency Sri Lankan Rupee (LKR) Falkland Islands Pound (FKP)
Languages Sinhala, Tamil English
Driving side Left Left
Calling code +94 +500
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 119