Business/Legal

Is Gibraltar part of the UK?

Short answer

No. Gibraltar is a British Overseas Territory with its own government, but the UK is responsible for defence and foreign affairs.

Detailed answer

Gibraltar is a proud part of the British family of nations, and maintains very close ties to the United Kingdom. Despite Brexit and the fact that Gibraltar voted 96% to remain in the EU, Gibraltar formally departed the EU with the UK on 31 January 2020.