Entry Requirements
Visa requirements for Gibraltar depend on which passport you hold. Check the Traveller visa tool to see whether your passport needs a visa and, if so, how long you can stay.
Check if you need a visa for GibraltarEmergency Numbers
- General
- 999 (or 112)
Currency
- Name
- Gibraltar Pound
- Code
- GIP
- Symbol
- £
Pegged 1:1 to GBP, which is also accepted everywhere. Euro not accepted. ATMs in Gibraltar town. Cards widely accepted.
Power Outlets
- Outlet type
- Type G
- Voltage
- 230V
- Frequency
- 50Hz
Time Zone
CET (UTC+1) — CEST (UTC+2) in summer
Best Time to Visit
April–October is warm and pleasant for the Rock of Gibraltar, St Michael's Cave, and spotting dolphins in the Strait. July–August is busy and hot (30°C+). The views from the Upper Rock on a clear day — Spain to the north, Morocco to the south — are extraordinary.
Tipping Customs
| Venue | Typical | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Restaurants | 10% | Service charge sometimes included |
| Taxis | 10% | — |
Dress Code
- Smart casual throughout — Gibraltar is very compact and British in character
- Casual for Main Street shopping and the Rock
Social Etiquette
- Gibraltar is a British Overseas Territory with a unique Gibraltarian identity — residents are fiercely proud of their British connection AND their Mediterranean character
- The Barbary macaques (the only wild primates in Europe) roam the Upper Rock freely — do not feed or touch them
- On a clear day, you can see Africa from the Rock — it is the literal meeting point of the Atlantic and Mediterranean
- Post-Brexit customs apply — Gibraltar left the EU but has a unique arrangement with both the UK and Spain
Local Laws
Laws change. Verify current rules with your country's official travel advisory before departure.
- UK law applies; Gibraltar has its own parliament
- LGBTQ+ rights equal to the UK — marriage equality since 2016
- Customs allowances differ from both the UK and Spain
Common Phrases
| English | Local | Pronunciation |
|---|---|---|
| Hello (Llanito — Gibraltar's unique dialect) | Hello! / Hola! | HEH-loh / OH-lah — Llanito mixes English and Andalusian Spanish |
| Thank you (English/Llanito) | Thank you / Gracias | THANK yoo / GRAH-syahs |
| Cheers! | Cheers! / Salud! | CHEERZ / sah-LOOD |
| Rock (local name) | The Rock | THE rock — Gibraltarians never say 'Gibraltar Rock' |
| Local (Gibraltar) | Gibraltarian / Llanito | LYA-nee-toh — the term Gibraltarians use for themselves |
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