Gibraltar Travel Guide

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Passports and Visas

Visitors requiring a visa to enter Spain should be aware that by crossing into Gibraltar they have officially left Spain, and will require a new visa to cross back over the border. Visitors with a multiple entry visa for the UK, and those with indefinite leave to stay in the UK, do not require a separate visa for Gibraltar. Visa-exempt visitors will be issued an entry permit to cover the period of stay, for short stays. NOTE: It is highly recommended that your passport has at least six months validity remaining after your intended date of departure from your travel destination. Immigration officials often apply different rules to those stated by travel agents and official sources.

Americans

US citizens must have a passport that is valid upon arrival in Gibraltar. No visa is required.

UK Nationals

British citizens must have a passport that is valid upon arrival in Gibraltar. No visa is required. Passport exemptions apply to holders of ID cards issued by Gibraltar authorities, as well as to holders of ID cards issued to nationals of the United Kingdom.

Canadians

Canadian citizens must have a passport that is valid upon arrival in Gibraltar. No visa is required.

Australians

Australian nationals require a valid passport to enter Gibraltar but no visa is necessary.

South Africans

South African citizens must have a passport that is valid upon arrival in Gibraltar. A visa is required, except for holders of a multiple-entry UK visa (that is valid for at least one year).

Irish Nationals

Irish citizens must have a passport that is valid upon arrival in Gibraltar. No visa is required.

New Zealanders

New Zealand citizens must have a passport that is valid upon arrival in Gibraltar. No visa is required.

Healthcare

No vaccinations are required for travel to Gibraltar. Tap water is chlorinated, but it is advisable to start with bottled water. British nationals are entitled to free emergency treatment on proof of residency in the UK. EU citizens can receive treatment on presentation of a European Health Insurance Card (EHIC). Health insurance should cover the cost of a transfer to the UK if required.

Safety

There is a risk of international terrorism and visitors should be vigilant to ensure safety in public places and tourist sites. There are very few incidences of street crime or violence. Authorities on both sides of the Spanish/Gibraltar border often delay vehicles and it is usually better to leave one's car in Spain and walk to and from Gibraltar to avoid lengthy queues. There is no 'ticket' necessary to enter Gibraltar from Spain and visitors should be aware of tricksters trying to sell any such thing at the border.