3 Easy Steps to obtaining Gibraltar e-Visa

If you do not satisfy the requirements for applying ETA online, please apply through a travel agent, airline, or Gibraltar visa office. If you are not available for an ETA VISA, you can still apply for another electronic visiting visa.

It is important that you are very careful when you enter your personal details. You will have an opportunity to review all the details you have provided and can change the details at any time until you confirm all details as correct.

If you have made an error, it is important that you correct it before proceeding. Once you have confirmed the details, your credit card will be debited for the non-refundable service charge.

If you find out later that you have made a mistake, you will need to make a new application (and incur another service charge). We cannot change the details on an ETA once it has been issued.

Note: If your ETA details do not match your passport details you might experience delays when boarding your aircraft or be refused entry into Gibraltar.

No. You do not need to arrange your transportation into the country before applying for an ETA. Whether you are traveling by boat or plane, it’s okay to apply for your ETA anytime before or after your confirmed ticket.

The monetary unit is Pound Sterling with notes issued by the Government of Gibraltar. The legal tender is Gibraltar Government notes and coinage, though Bank of England notes and coinage are equally welcome. Most establishments accept Euros, but you will often get more favorable rates of exchange if you change your foreign currency at one of the numerous banks and bureau de change in town. Banks are generally open Monday – Friday from 09:00 – 16:00. Bureau de change opens from 09:00 – 18:00. All major credit cards are widely accepted in shops, restaurants, and hotels.

The country code for Gibraltar is (+ 350). The International Access Code from Gibraltar to all countries is always 00.

All cats and dogs, belonging to and accompanying residents of EU Member States, can enter Gibraltar provided that they are in good health and covered by a valid certificate of rabies vaccination. In the case of primary rabies vaccination, this must be administered not less than 28 days prior to the dog or cat arriving in Gibraltar.

Commercial outlets and shops are normally open between 10:00 – 19:00 on weekdays and from 10:00 – approximately 15:00 on Saturdays.

Typically, a visa takes anywhere from 2 days to 15+ days to process in the Gibraltar Embassy/Consulate depending on the consulate that we need to send the application. The processing time for a visa is dependent on several factors and can change without notice at the consulate’s discretion. Please refer to our service selection page for the most up-to-date processing times for Gibraltar visas.

• Visa-exempt for the duration of passport validity. The traveler must:
• Hold a passport valid at least six months on entry with one blank visa page
• Hold proof of sufficient funds
• Hold proof of onward/return airline tickets
• Hold documents showing proof of purpose of the trip
• Hold all documents required for the next destination
• Confirm with their airline that boarding will be permitted without a visa as these conditions are subject to change

The embassy may request you to provide additional documents or information, according to your personal situation, even after you have submitted all the required documents mentioned on the official website of the Embassy/Consulate/Visa Application Center.

If you intend to enter on a Schengen visa, you should be coming from a Schengen area and return to the same area. This is because Gibraltar doesn’t come under the Schengen agreement.

No, in this scenario even foreign passport holders can enter the country without a visa.

No. If you have a family member, you will have to apply for an application. Even if your child is traveling under your passport, they will need their own application.

Yes, kindly use his/her ID information alongside your personal information when completing the online application form. Please use your child’s (dependants) identification data requested at the time of completion when adding another traveler to your application. There are no exceptions regarding age.

Temperatures can rise well above 30°C in summer. Gibraltar has an average of 300 days of sunshine a year and the climate is the Mediterranean.

Drivers of camper vans are warned that Gibraltar’s streets are narrow, not allowed into the Upper Rock, and furthermore not allowed to park anywhere in Gibraltar.

Electrical power is 220/240 AC, and sockets are the same as those in the UK, i.e. 3 flat-pin plugs. An adapter is needed for appliances from Europe.

Passports are required by all visitors to Gibraltar, except EU nationals who are in possession of a valid national identity card.  All other nationals require a passport or other recognized travel document. Stateless persons or nationals from certain countries require a visa to enter Gibraltar. As a general rule, those persons who require a visa for entry into the United Kingdom will also require a separate visa for entry to Gibraltar.

• No visa is required for this destination for a stay of up to six months. Please keep in mind that while a visa is not required, you must:
• Hold a passport valid for at least six months beyond your date of country exit and with one blank visa page
• Hold proof of onward and return flights
• Hold all documents required for the next destination
• Hold documents showing proof of travel purpose (e.g. business cover or support letter, conference registrations, etc.)
• Hold proof of sufficient funds relative to your intended length of stay
• It is recommended that you confirm with your airline that boarding will be permitted without a visa

All US Citizens require a visa and a US passport to travel to Gibraltar, whether for business or tourism.  MOST foreign nationals require a visa.  We can help you to obtain a visa as well as a US passport.

• Visa-exempt for the duration of passport validity. The traveler must:
• Hold a passport valid at least six months on entry with one blank visa page
• Hold proof of sufficient funds
• Hold proof of onward/return airline tickets
• Hold documents showing proof of purpose of the trip
• Hold all documents required for the next destination
• Confirm with their airline that boarding will be permitted without a visa as these conditions are subject to change

All fees are non-refundable and will not be refunded if your visa application is not successful.

It depends on your country of residence or the embassy/consulate/Visa Administrative Center’s rules and obligations. In some countries, sending your documents via courier is enough to the embassy/consulate/Visa Administrative Center.