Gibraltar Visa and Passport Requirements

Passport required Return ticket required Visa required
Australian Yes No No
British Yes No No
Canadian Yes No No
EU 1 No No
USA Yes No No

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Passports

A valid passport is required by all nationals referred to in the chart above, except (1) EU nationals in possession of a valid national ID card.

Visas

Visas are not required by nationals referred to in the chart above, without seeking employment, for the following durations:

• Nationals of the EU for stays in Gibraltar of up to six months.

• Nationals of Australia, Canada (and short-term business stays of up to 90 without the requirement of a work permit or other prior approval procedures of similar intent under certain conditions) and the USA for stays in Gibraltar of up to three months.

As a general rule, those who require a visa for entry to the UK also require a separate visa for entry to Gibraltar.

Nationals not referred to in the chart are advised to contact the Home Office in the UK, the nearest British Embassy/High Commission or the Government of Gibraltar to check visa requirements.

Types and cost

British embassies charge £141 for receiving, handling and forwarding visa applications for British Overseas Territories.

Application to

Nearest British Embassy or High Commission.

Schengen visas

Gibraltar is not part of the Schengen area. However, Schengen visa holders from some countries may visit Gibraltar visa-free for up to 21 days, provided they have at least seven days remaining on the visa; check with the Government of Gibraltar for a list of eligible countries.

Entry with pets

If planning on bringing your pet into Gibraltar, ensure the animal has a valid rabies vaccination certificate.

Embassies and tourist offices

UK Foreign and Commonwealth Office

Gibraltar is a British Crown Colony, and is represented abroad by British Embassies which handle Gibraltar's foreign affairs. All other enquiries should be made to the Gibraltar Tourist Board.

Telephone: (020) 7008 1500 (general enquiries) or 8457 (visa enquiries) or 0210 (services for Britons overseas). Website: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/foreign-commonwealth-office
Gibraltar Government Office in the USA
Telephone: (202) 452 1108 Website: http://www.gibraltar.gov.gi

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Visa and passport information is updated regularly and is correct at the time of publishing. You should verify critical travel information independently with the relevant embassy before you travel.