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Gibraltar visas

Gibraltar tourist visa

Schengen visa rules apply. Visa-free entry is available to the nationalities shown as exempt, but stay limits and visa application details are not specified.

Ways to get a Gibraltar tourist visa

  1. Visa-free entry

    No visa needed

    Citizens of countries in the European single market and the other countries and territories listed as exempt qualify for visa-free entry. Kosovo is also listed as exempt.

  2. Visa under Schengen rules

    Other permit

    Travellers who need a visa under the Schengen rules that apply to Gibraltar.

Who needs it

Travellers who are not covered by a visa exemption need a visa under the Schengen rules that apply to Gibraltar.

Who doesn't

Visa exemptions cover citizens of the United Kingdom, Ireland, countries in the European single market and other listed countries and territories, including Kosovo.

Good to know

  • Gibraltar follows Schengen visa rules.
  • Gibraltar has an open border with Spain.
  • Stay limits, fees and application requirements are not specified.

Questions

Do I need a tourist visa for Gibraltar?

Travellers who are not covered by a visa exemption need a visa under the Schengen rules that apply to Gibraltar. Visa exemptions cover citizens of the United Kingdom, Ireland, countries in the European single market and other listed countries and territories, including Kosovo.

What are the ways to get a tourist visa for Gibraltar?

There are 2 options: Visa-free entry (no visa at all); Visa under Schengen rules (a special permit).

Who can go to Gibraltar without a tourist visa?

Citizens of countries in the European single market and the other countries and territories listed as exempt qualify for visa-free entry. Kosovo is also listed as exempt.

Does my passport change whether I need a tourist visa for Gibraltar?

Yes. Rules depend on the country that issued your passport. Open the Gibraltar visa page and choose your passport for a plain answer.

Can a tourist visa for Gibraltar be refused?

Yes. Officials can refuse a visa or entry, even after you apply. Give true answers, bring the documents asked for, and keep proof of your onward trip and money.

Where do I check the latest Gibraltar tourist visa rules?

On Gibraltar's official immigration or foreign ministry website, or at its embassy. Rules change, so check close to your trip.

Can I change my tourist visa once I am in Gibraltar?

Often you cannot switch visa type inside the country. Ask the immigration office before you travel if you might need to.

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