Gibraltar is a British Overseas Territory, so there is no British Embassy and you should ask the relevant Gibraltar authorities if you need help.
\nNo travel can be guaranteed safe. Read all the advice in this guide. You may also find it helpful to:
\n\nIf you choose to travel, research your destinations and get appropriate travel insurance. Insurance should cover your itinerary, planned activities and expenses in an emergency.
\n\nThe Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) provides advice about risks of travel to help you make informed decisions. Find out more about FCDO travel advice.
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\n\n\n\n","slug":"warnings-and-insurance","title":"Warnings and insurance"},{"body":"This information is for people travelling on a full ‘British citizen’ passport from the UK. It is based on the UK government’s understanding of the current rules for the most common types of travel.
\n\nThe authorities in Gibraltar are responsible for immigration and entry into Gibraltar. From 15 July 2026, the UK-EU Agreement in respect of Gibraltar will provisionally apply, and Gibraltar’s entry conditions for short-stay visitors will formally align with Schengen requirements.
\n\nIf you’re not sure how these requirements apply to you, contact the Gibraltar Borders and Coastguard Agency.
\n\nTo enter Gibraltar, your passport must have been issued within the previous 10 years and its validity must extend for at least 3 months after the day you intend to leave Gibraltar or the Schengen Area.
\n\nCheck with your travel provider that your passport and other travel documents meet requirements. Renew your passport if you need to.
\n\nYou will be denied entry if you do not have a valid travel document or try to use a passport that has been reported lost or stolen.
\n\nBritish nationals do not need a visa to enter Gibraltar for up to 90 days, whether for tourism, business or study. This 90-day limit applies in any 180-day period. Any time you spend in Gibraltar will count alongside time spent in the Schengen Area towards this limit.
\n\nFor further information on visas and entry, see the Gibraltar Borders and Coastguard Agency.
\n\nOn arrival at Joshua Hassan Gibraltar International Airport, you should expect two sets of checks which will satisfy entry into Gibraltar and the Schengen Area:
\n\nGibraltar entry immigration controls performed by the Gibraltar authorities
\nSchengen entry immigration controls performed by the Spanish authorities as the authorities of the neighbouring Schengen State
\nThis includes registration under the Entry/Exit System (EES) where it applies. The European Travel Information and Authorisation System (ETIAS) will also apply once it is operational. Once you have cleared these checks, you can move freely across the land border from Gibraltar into Spain and the wider Schengen Area.
\n\nThe Borders and Coastguard Agency has up-to-date information on flights arriving and departing at Joshua Hassan Gibraltar International Airport.
\n\nIf you are a British–Irish dual national and travel on your Irish passport, you will be treated as an EU citizen on entry to Gibraltar and the Schengen Area. You will not be subject to the 90 day limits, EES or ETIAS. If you travel on your British passport, the conditions above apply.
\n\nIf you intend to stay in Gibraltar for longer than 90 days, you are required to register your presence with HM Government of Gibraltar’s Department of Immigration and Home Affairs (DIHA), the authority responsible under the immigration laws of Gibraltar.
\n\nIf you’re travelling with children aged 17 or under who are not your own, you should carry signed letters of parental consent in case asked to provide them to law enforcement agencies. This also applies to children travelling alone, or children travelling with adults other than their legal guardian (for example, teachers and students on school trips).
\n\nFor details about medical entry requirements and recommended vaccinations, see TravelHealthPro’s Gibraltar guide.
\n\nCustoms rules for Gibraltar will change with effect from 15 July 2026, following the provisional application of the UK-EU Agreement in respect of Gibraltar. Gibraltar will form a bespoke customs model with the EU in order to avoid customs checks on people crossing the land border with goods. This means you will also need to declare certain goods to customs officers on arrival at Gibraltar airport. Further information, including on customs allowances, can be found on the Treaty - Government of Gibraltar pages, or contact HM Customs Gibraltar via email: ncts@hmcustoms.gov.gi.
\n\n","slug":"entry-requirements","title":"Entry requirements"},{"body":"There is a high threat of terrorist attack globally affecting UK interests and British nationals, including from groups and individuals who view the UK and British nationals as targets. Stay aware of your surroundings at all times.
\n\nUK Counter Terrorism Policing has information and advice on staying safe abroad and what to do in the event of a terrorist attack. Find out how to reduce your risk from terrorism while abroad.
\n\nAlthough there’s no recent history of terrorism in Gibraltar, attacks cannot be ruled out.
\n\nViolence and street crime are rare, but you should take sensible precautions to protect your belongings.
\n\nThe laws of Gibraltar are similar to UK laws for alcohol, drugs and anti-social behaviour.
\n\nSame-sex sexual activity is legal. There is an active LGBT+ community, but due to the small size of Gibraltar, there are few places which are exclusively LGBT+ orientated.
\n\nRead more advice for LGBT+ travellers.
\n\nPounds sterling is the currency in Gibraltar. Bank of England-issued notes and UK coins are accepted and are mixed with locally-issued notes and coins of the same value in pounds and pence.
\n\nSome businesses accept euros, but check the exchange rate offered. Notes issued in Scotland or Northern Ireland are not usually accepted in Gibraltar.
\n\nGibraltar-issued notes and coins are not usually accepted in the UK.
\n\nYou can drive in Gibraltar with a UK driving licence.
\n\nIf you are planning to drive, see information on driving abroad and check the regulations and laws that apply to Gibraltar’s roads and road users.
\n\nIf you’re planning to drive in Spain or Portugal, check the requirements in those countries.
\n\n","slug":"safety-and-security","title":"Safety and security"},{"body":"Before you travel check that:
\n\nThis is particularly important if you have a health condition or are pregnant.
\n\nCall 999 and ask for an ambulance.
\n\nContact your insurance company quickly if you’re referred to a medical facility for treatment.
\n\nAt least 8 weeks before your trip check:
\n\nSee what health risks you’ll face in Gibraltar.
\n\nThe legal status and regulation of some medicines prescribed or bought in the UK can be different in other countries.
\n\nRead best practice when travelling with medicines on TravelHealthPro.
\n\nFor information on the legal status of a specific medicine, contact HM Customs Gibraltar.
\n\nMost medical problems can be dealt with locally. The only hospital is St Bernard’s at Europort.
\n\nBritish nationals who live in the UK can get emergency treatment in Gibraltar by presenting a British passport. However, for some emergency treatment you may be transferred to Spain.
\n\nFor this reason, you need to bring a Global Health Insurance Card (GHIC) or European Health Insurance Card (EHIC).
\n\nThe NHS’s getting healthcare abroad webpage has details about:
\n\nA GHIC or EHIC is not an alternative to travel insurance. You may have costs your GHIC or EHIC does not cover, including:
\n\nRead FCDO guidance on travel and mental health. There is also mental health guidance on TravelHealthPro.
\n\n","slug":"health","title":"Health"},{"body":"The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) cannot provide tailored advice for individual trips. Read this travel advice and carry out your own research before deciding whether to travel.
\n\nGibraltar is a British Overseas Territory, so there is no British Embassy and you should ask the relevant Gibraltar authorities if you need help.
\nTelephone: 999 (ambulance, fire, police)
\n\nContact your travel provider and your insurer if you are involved in a serious incident or emergency abroad. They will tell you if they can help and what you need to do.
\n\nFor refunds or changes to travel, contact your travel provider. You may also be able to make a claim through insurance. However, insurers usually require you to talk to your travel provider first.
\n\nFind out more about changing or cancelling travel plans, including:
\n\nIf you are in Gibraltar and you need emergency help, contact the relevant Gibraltar government department.
\n\nSign up to get email notifications when this advice is updated.
\n\nFollow FCDO:
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