Border

Everything about crossing the Gibraltar–Spain border. Find up-to-date advice on documents, customs checks, waiting times, and practical tips for smooth travel.

• Why do the entry conditions including the 90 in 180-day rule apply to British citizens visiting the British Overseas Territory of Gibraltar under the 2026 UK/EU Treaty?
• Are there additional exemptions from the transaction tax under the 2026 UK/EU Treaty for Gibraltar beyond reduced rates?
• Why does the 2026 UK/EU Treaty in relation to Gibraltar move immigration checks to the airport instead of the land border?
• What are the benefits that the 2026 UK/EU Treaty grants to holders of Gibraltar identity cards and Gibraltar civilian registration cards in relation to Schengen Area access?
• What about other British goods, such as food, under the 2026 UK/EU Treaty for Gibraltar?
• Can British Standards goods still be used in Gibraltar under the 2026 UK/EU Treaty?
• Can border checks between Gibraltar and Spain be reintroduced?
• Can I visit Spain from a cruise stop in Gibraltar?
• How will compliance with goods requirements be policed under the 2026 UK/EU Treaty for Gibraltar?
• Why does there need to be a consultation with the Schengen States on residence permits under the 2026 UK/EU Treaty for Gibraltar?
• How will Gibraltar customs agents be affected under the 2026 UK/EU Treaty?
• Will customs clearance take place in Gibraltar?
• Will customs duties apply to trade between Gibraltar and the EU?
• Will there still be Customs at Four Corners under the 2026 UK/EU Treaty for Gibraltar?
• Does the customs union mean Gibraltar is joining the EU Customs Territory?
• How does the 2026 UK/EU Treaty in relation to Gibraltar affect tariffs on goods traded between Gibraltar and the European Union?
• Will customs warehouse conditions differ under the 2026 UK/EU Treaty for Gibraltar?
• How can Gibraltar card holders get an existing EES record deleted, including one created before 15 July 2026?
• What are designated customs offices and where are they located?
• Do I need a visa to enter Gibraltar?
• What documents and vaccinations does my dog need to cross between Spain and Gibraltar?
• Can I drive my car from Spain into Gibraltar?
• What is the system of dual cumulative checks under the 2026 UK/EU Treaty in relation to Gibraltar and how does it work at external borders?
• What about duty free sales at the airport under the 2026 UK/EU Treaty for Gibraltar?
• Why does the EES stay calculator show my Schengen days running out while I am in Gibraltar?
• What does it mean if the EU's EES checker shows 90 days remaining for a Gibraltar resident?
• Will I be registered in the EU Entry/Exit System (EES) when I fly into Gibraltar?
• Can border controls be reintroduced between Gibraltar and the Schengen area under the 2026 UK/EU Treaty in relation to Gibraltar?
• What entry conditions will persons visiting Gibraltar need to comply with under the 2026 UK/EU Treaty in relation to Gibraltar?
• Do I need ETIAS to travel to Gibraltar?
• Do EU citizens face border checks when entering Gibraltar?
• Under the 2026 UK/EU Treaty in relation to Gibraltar, can EU or EEA nationals stay in Gibraltar for short periods, and can they work there?
• Has the EU adopted rules for all types of goods relevant to the 2026 UK/EU Treaty for Gibraltar?
• What will be the excise duty rates in Gibraltar under the 2026 UK/EU Treaty?
• Are there exemptions from excise duties under the 2026 UK/EU Treaty for Gibraltar?
• How are military and dual-use exports controlled under the 2026 UK/EU Treaty in relation to Gibraltar?
• What procedures apply to export goods from Gibraltar under the 2026 UK/EU Treaty?
• To whom are the facilitations granted under the 2026 UK/EU Treaty in relation to Gibraltar and its future relationship with the EU?
• How do I cross the Gibraltar border?
• Are Gibraltar residents exempt from EES, ETIAS and passport stamping?
• What documents should Gibraltar residents carry when travelling?
• Does time spent in Gibraltar count towards the Schengen 90/180-day limit?
• What goods can be sold in Gibraltar under the 2026 UK/EU Treaty?
• How does the 2026 UK/EU Treaty in relation to Gibraltar remove the hard border for people crossing between Gibraltar and Spain?
• How long does it take to cross the Gibraltar–Spain border?
• What immigration controls will be carried out on people moving by land between Gibraltar and Spain further to the 2026 UK/EU Treaty in relation to Gibraltar's future relationship with the EU?
• What procedures will apply to import goods to Gibraltar under the 2026 UK/EU Treaty?
• Can British-Irish dual nationals use an Irish passport to visit Gibraltar?
• Is Gibraltar in the Schengen area?
• How can I legally reside in Gibraltar to take advantage of the Schengen benefits under the 2026 UK/EU Treaty?
• What role does the New Computerised Transit System play under the 2026 UK/EU Treaty in relation to Gibraltar?
• Do I need a new ID card or civilian registration card because of the 2026 UK/EU Treaty arrangements for Gibraltar?
• What new taxes and duties will apply in Gibraltar under the 2026 UK/EU Treaty?
• Will non-Gibraltar based companies be able to deliver goods within Gibraltar under the 2026 UK/EU Treaty?
• Will non-Gibraltar based companies be able to provide services in Gibraltar under the 2026 UK/EU Treaty?
• What about online purchases by Gibraltar residents from EU traders under the 2026 UK/EU Treaty?
• What about online sales by Gibraltar traders to EU consumers under the 2026 UK/EU Treaty?
• What are the specific operational aspects of the customs regime under the 2026 UK/EU Treaty for Gibraltar?
• Do I need to show my passport when crossing the land border between Spain and Gibraltar?
• What happens at passport control when I fly into Gibraltar from the UK?
• What happens to Gibraltar transaction tax personal allowances after three years?
• What are the Gibraltar transaction tax personal allowances for travellers during the transition period?
• What is the position with port and airport for goods under the 2026 UK/EU Treaty for Gibraltar?
• What about the port under the 2026 UK/EU Treaty arrangements for Gibraltar?
• What are the rules for purchases made in the EU and brought back to Gibraltar under the 2026 UK/EU Treaty?
• What are the rules for purchases made in Gibraltar and taken back to the EU under the 2026 UK/EU Treaty?
• What are the rules for purchases made in Gibraltar and taken back to the UK under the 2026 UK/EU Treaty?
• What are the rules for purchases made in the UK and brought back to Gibraltar under the 2026 UK/EU Treaty?
• Which goods will benefit from reduced rates of transaction tax under the 2026 UK/EU Treaty for Gibraltar?
• Can there be a refund of transaction tax or excise duties on goods subsequently exported from Gibraltar under the 2026 UK/EU Treaty?
• Who can help if an incorrect EES record causes me to be refused entry to the Schengen Area?
• Will registered Gibraltarians living abroad have the same rights under the 2026 UK/EU Treaty in relation to Gibraltar?
• What is the role of the EU designated customs post under the 2026 UK/EU Treaty for Gibraltar?
• What is the role of HM Customs Gibraltar under the 2026 UK/EU Treaty?
• What is the role of the independent experts in relation to transaction tax and excise duties under the 2026 UK/EU Treaty for Gibraltar?
• Will Gibraltar be less safe because of the open border with Spain under the 2026 UK/EU Treaty?
• Are the Schengen benefits for Gibraltar residents enjoyed at all external borders of the Schengen Area under the 2026 UK/EU Treaty?
• How does the 2026 UK/EU Treaty in relation to Gibraltar allow people to travel between Gibraltar and the Schengen area?
• What should I do if a Schengen border officer insists on registering me in EES despite my Gibraltar card?
• Are there specific exemptions for certain goods under the 2026 UK/EU Treaty for Gibraltar?
• Will the EU customs post carry out SPS clearance on goods destined for Gibraltar under the 2026 UK/EU Treaty?
• What will be the standard rate of the transaction tax in Gibraltar under the 2026 UK/EU Treaty?
• What do I need to do to stay in Gibraltar for more than 90 days?
• What is the tax treatment of goods imported from the EU into Gibraltar by traders under the 2026 UK/EU Treaty?
• What is the tax treatment of goods imported from the UK or from third countries into Gibraltar by traders under the 2026 UK/EU Treaty?
• What taxation will apply to the purchase of a car under the 2026 UK/EU Treaty for Gibraltar?
• On what value of the goods will the Transaction Tax be calculated under the 2026 UK/EU Treaty for Gibraltar?
• Will the transaction tax be paid on food and drinks consumed or sold in cafeterias and restaurants in Gibraltar under the 2026 UK/EU Treaty?
• Will the transaction tax apply to the sale of property in Gibraltar under the 2026 UK/EU Treaty?
• Will the transaction tax apply to services in Gibraltar under the 2026 UK/EU Treaty?
• What documents will I need to travel with under the 2026 UK/EU Treaty in relation to Gibraltar and Schengen Area access?
• What passport do UK citizens need to visit Gibraltar?
• What has been agreed on visas under the 2026 UK/EU Treaty in relation to Gibraltar?
• I need a visa for Spain. Do I need a visa to visit Gibraltar?
• What visa will be required from visa-requiring third-country nationals who wish to visit Gibraltar under the 2026 UK/EU Treaty?
• Can you walk across the border from Spain into Gibraltar?
• When will the new taxes and duties be levied under the 2026 UK/EU Treaty for Gibraltar?
• Why are Sagunto and Portugal designated as customs posts under the 2026 UK/EU Treaty for Gibraltar?