Living in Gibraltar: the ultimate expat guide
Everything you need to know for a successful life in Gibraltar.
Gibraltar is an overseas British territory, close to the Mediterranean Sea. By choosing to move here, you will be living within the European Union, and outside the Schengen area.
Thanks to its promising economy, Gibraltar is deemed to be a real job mine for expatriates, particularly in the fields of finance, shipping and online gaming. It is also known to be a top shopping destination.
The most immediately recognisable feature of Gibraltar is its stark cliff sides. However, those who venture into Gibraltar will find a large nature reserve. The reserve is known for being home to Barbary macaques. However, there are numerous historical sites throughout the park.
For expats looking to find a job in Gibraltar, the main pillars of the local economy are tourism, offshore finance and online tech in the form of the numerous online gaming and gambling companies that headquartered there.
As is to be expected, Gibraltar enjoys a Mediterranean climate, although it is slightly cooler than other Spanish cities located on its southern coast. Nonetheless, warm summers and very mild winters can be expected.
Although the official language is English, expats hoping to move to Gibraltar would benefit from the knowledge of Spanish, both due to the countries closeness to Spain and the number of Spanish speakers in the territory.
