Why is Gibraltar the perfect place for you?
Summary of Gibraltar
Gibraltar is an amazing place to live. It has so many similarities to the UK but also has its own rich culture, heritage and Mediterranean weather. This makes it the perfect place to migrate to, from the UK especially. As Gibraltar is an overseas territory, any British Citizen can move there without the need to obtain a work or residency permit. English is also the main language spoken. As well as this, the currency is the same as the UK. Under normal circumstances, there are flights to the UK every day. The duration of the flight is approximately 2.5 hours.
Key Facts
- Transport is FREE for locals (not many countries offer this)
- You do not need to pay VAT in Gibraltar (this is because they import everything)
- The population of Gibraltar is approximately 32,000
- The size of the country is 6.7km2
- It has never snowed in Gibraltar and it is very unusual for it to go below 10 degrees in winter
- You can get a ferry from Gibraltar to Morocco in approximately 80 minutes
Moving without dependents
There is a large percentage of adults who work in Gibraltar but chose to live in Spain. This is because private renting is relatively expensive when compared to the UK. This is a result of little ground to build on. However, the government have been reclaiming more land over the years to build more residential housing. Many individuals reside in La Linea or Costa Del Sol which is within commuting distance. These properties are larger, include outside space and even have communal or private pools. Although it is no longer part of the EU they still have free movement across the “Frontier”.
Moving with dependents
This is a great place to move to, especially with children. Gibraltar has a very good schooling system; the classrooms are smaller which means that students receive more 1 on 1 time with their teachers and it follows the same schooling system as the UK; so easy for your child to adjust and keep up with the curriculum.
As well as this, it is probably one of the safest places in the world as crime rates are so low. In order to register your children with the education and healthcare department, you need to have a work contract and be a resident in Gibraltar. Which we can help with. Your spouse and children will be covered by your contract.
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