What entry conditions will persons visiting Gibraltar need to comply with under the 2026 UK/EU Treaty in relation to Gibraltar?
Short answer
Third country nationals who are not Gibraltar ID or civilian registration card holders must satisfy both Schengen and Gibraltar entry conditions. These include not exceeding 90 days in any 180-day period, having a valid passport, having a visa if required (not needed for UK or US nationals), justifying purpose of stay, and fulfilling EES and ETIAS requirements once implemented.
Detailed answer
Third country nationals who are neither holders of Gibraltar identity cards nor holders of Gibraltar civilian registration cards will need to satisfy Schengen entry conditions and Gibraltar entry conditions in order to enter Gibraltar and the Schengen Area (in the latter case as at any other Schengen external border). In so far as the Schengen entry conditions are concerned, these are listed in Article 6 of the Schengen Borders Code. Gibraltar entry conditions will be aligned with this legislation so that the same conditions will be applied by the Gibraltar authorities when enforcing Gibraltar immigration law. These conditions include, for persons seeking to visit Gibraltar or the Schengen Area for less than 90 days in any 180-day period: The need to not have been in Gibraltar or the Schengen Area for periods extending beyond that period; The need to have a valid passport; If they are visa requiring third country nationals (which is NOT the case for UK or US nationals) the need to have a valid visa; The need to justify the purpose and conditions of stay; The need to fulfil EES and ETIAS requirements once these are fully implemented. Separately, EU citizens and persons having the right of free movement under EU law will be subject to the same regime that is currently applied to them under EU law. In other words, they will need to produce a valid passport or identity card in order to enter Gibraltar or the Schengen Area through Gibraltar.