Do I need ETIAS to travel to Gibraltar?

Short answer

ETIAS, the EU's pre-travel authorisation for visa-exempt visitors, will apply to travel to Gibraltar once it becomes operational, which the EU has said will be in the last quarter of 2026. Until the EU announces the start date, no ETIAS application is needed, and Gibraltar residents will be exempt.

Detailed answer

ETIAS will apply to non-EU visitors who do not need a visa, including UK citizens, and will be checked as part of the Schengen entry process at Gibraltar airport. The only official application website will be on the europa.eu domain, and the EU has warned about unofficial sites that charge extra fees.

British-Irish dual nationals travelling on an Irish passport are treated as EU citizens and will not need ETIAS. Check the official ETIAS website before booking travel in late 2026 or 2027, as the launch will be followed by a transitional period.