Moving to Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) from Switzerland

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Switzerland to Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas), and you’d need to navigate life in English. You’ll also switch from driving on the right to the left.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) compared to Switzerland.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people World Bank, 2024

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

CH
47.0
FK
27.8
Internet access World Bank, 2025

share of households with internet

CH
97.3%
FK
99.0%

Switzerland generally does better on infrastructure, though Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) leads in internet access.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate World Bank, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

CH
4.9%
FK
1.0%

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy World Bank, 2024

average years of life at birth

CH
84.4 yrs
FK
77.9 yrs

Switzerland performs better than Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) across all family life metrics.

Sources: World Bank (2024–2025), The World Factbook (2016–2021), United Nations SDG Indicators (2022). How we calculate this

Can you move from Switzerland to Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas)?

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Switzerland 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.

Switzerland passport

Switzerland passport holder visiting Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas)

Visa Free
Switzerland 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 Switzerland, the official languages are French, Italian, Romansh and Swiss German.

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At a Glance

CH FK
Population 9,092,436 4,550
Currency Swiss Franc (CHF) Falkland Islands Pound (FKP)
Languages French, Italian, Romansh, Swiss German English
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +41 +500
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112 —