Gibraltar (GI)

A unique British Overseas Territory at the tip of the Iberian Peninsula: English-speaking, tax-efficient (no VAT, no CGT, no inheritance tax), with a Mediterranean climate, 300 days of sunshine, and the world-famous Rock of Gibraltar.

Capital: Gibraltar

Region: Europe

Language: English

Currency: GIP (£)

Cost of living: Expensive (index 78)

Emergency: 999

Emergency Numbers

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General Emergency

999

Police

199 (Royal Gibraltar Police)

Fire Brigade

190 (Gibraltar Fire and Rescue Service)

Ambulance

190 (Gibraltar Ambulance Service)

How to call emergency services in Gibraltar

Dial 999 for all emergencies — the operator will connect you to police, fire, or ambulance. For non-emergency police: +350 200 72500 (Royal Gibraltar Police main number). Gibraltar's emergency services are well-equipped and response times are rapid given the territory's small size. The Gibraltar Air Terminal can be used as a medical evacuation point for serious cases requiring UK treatment. For medical emergencies: St. Bernard's Hospital (+350 200 79700) is the main public hospital with 24-hour A&E. Private options: Primary Care Centre (PCC) on the hospital campus.