Gibraltar (GI)

Required for all non-Gibraltarian residents. Must be valid for the duration of your stay. UK citizens and BOTC holders: British passport is the primary identity document in Gibraltar.

Issued to Gibraltarian citizens and qualifying ordinarily resident persons. The GID card is the primary ID for Gibraltarians. Non-Gibraltarian residents typically use passport as primary ID.

EU/EEA/Swiss nationals who were resident in Gibraltar before 31 December 2020 must have applied for Gibraltar EUSS-equivalent status (Settled or Pre-Settled Status under the Gibraltar EU Exit Scheme). Print your status confirmation — carry evidence of status when crossing into Spain.

Non-EU/EEA nationals require a work permit issued by the Gibraltar Employment Agency (GEA). Your employer typically sponsors the application. Bring the original permit and any supporting employment documentation.

Required for school registration, family applications, citizenship inquiries, and notarial services. Bring original + certified copy + English translation if not in English.

Required for joint residency applications, name changes, tax declarations, and family benefit claims. Apostille required for foreign-issued certificates.

Required for school registration, child benefit claims, and any family-related administrative applications. Foreign certificates require apostille and translation.

Professional qualifications issued outside Gibraltar should be assessed for recognition — particularly for regulated professions (medicine, law, architecture). UK qualifications are typically accepted directly. Non-UK qualifications may require verification.

Required for work permit applications, tenancy agreements, mortgage applications, and social insurance registration. Bring original with your employer's signature and company letterhead.

UK driving licences are recognised without exchange. EU/EEA licences from certain countries are exchangeable. Non-UK/EU licences must be exchanged for a Gibraltar licence — bring original with certified English translation if not in English.

European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) / UK Global Health Insurance Card (GHIC) for UK arrivals. Evidence of private health insurance if not covered by GHA (Gibraltar Health Authority) as an employee.

Required for Category 2 HNWI residence applications, mortgage applications, and some rental agreements. Shows financial stability.

UK tax reference (PAYE/UTR) and National Insurance number if applicable. Required for GIBS/ABS income tax registration at the Gibraltar Income Tax Office (ITO). Social insurance number obtained after employment registration.

Required for pet relocation into Gibraltar. Since Brexit: standard GB-format pet health certificate (AHC) for entry from EU. Microchip + rabies vaccination + tapeworm treatment records. Gibraltar is rabies-free — requirements are strictly enforced.

Sector-specific — required for financial services (GFSC authorisation), legal practice (Gibraltar Bar), medicine (GHA registration), and other regulated professions. Apply to the relevant Gibraltar regulatory authority before commencing work.