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Gibraltar Visa Application and Immigration Requirements – 2019

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This Article contains information on the Gibraltar Visa Application and Immigration Requirements: 2019. Gibraltar is a British Overseas Territory and headland, on Spain’s south coast. It’s dominated by the Rock of Gibraltar, a 426m-high limestone ridge. First settled by the Moors in the Middle Ages and later ruled by Spain, the outpost was ceded to the British in 1713.

Yearly, many people travel to Gibraltar for numerous reasons either for tourism, business, study, visit or immigration. Depending on the purpose of the trip to Gibraltar, there are different types of visas that apply to the occasion.

So before applying for a Gibraltar visa, it is necessary to know the Gibraltar visa requirements and which of the visa category that you are eligible for.

LIST OF DOCUMENTS FOR A GIBRALTAR VISA APPLICATION

The following documents are required for the Gibraltar visa application:Passports are required by all visitors to Gibraltar, except EU nationals who are in possession of a valid national identity card. 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.

Arrivals Passport Control

For all passengers arriving at Gibraltar Airport your first step will be to clear arrivals passport control.

There are 2 separate lanes for:

  • All European Union (EU) Nationals
  • All other nationalities

At the passport desk a Gibraltar Borders and Coastguards Agency Officer will ask to see your passport or travel document plus any supporting documentation necessary for your visit.  Please note that your passport or travel document must not expire during your planned visit to Gibraltar.

*Note: The signed application form must be accompanied the rest of the above-mentioned mandatory documents and handed personally at the appropriate embassy/consulate or its representative in your home country.

Apart from the general documentation required, accompanying should be other additional documents depending on the purpose of your Gibraltar Visa application.

ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTS REQUIRED FOR THE MOST FREQUENT PURPOSES OF THE GIBRALTAR VISA APPLICATION

Gibraltar Tourist Visa Requirements

  • Fully completed tourist visa application form for Gibraltar and essential declaration
  • Passport size photographs
  • Valid national passport and one copy
  • Original of valid visa if you’re citizen of another country and one copy
  • Your latest bank statement and one copy
  • Confirmation letter from your travel insurance for Gibraltar showing the coverage and one copy
  • Reference letter from your employer or education establishment
  • Proof of group travel if you are traveling in a group
  • Proof of accommodation booking reservation in Gibraltar
  • Proof of airline ticket reservation for Gibraltar and one copy

Gibraltar Business Visa Requirements

  • Fully completed business visa application form for Gibraltar and essential declaration
  • Passport size photographs
  • Valid national passport and one copy
  • Original of valid visa if you’re citizen of another country and one copy
  • Your latest bank statement and one copy
  • Confirmation letter from your travel insurance for Gibraltar showing the coverage and one copy
  • Business references (letter from your company in Nigeria, invite from company or organization in Gibraltar)
  • Proof of group travel if you are traveling in a group
  • Proof of accommodation booking reservation in Gibraltar
  • Proof of airline ticket reservation for Gibraltar and one copy

Gibraltar Transit Visa Requirements

  • Fully completed transit visa application form for Gibraltar and essential declaration
  • Passport size photographs
  • Valid national passport and one copy
  • Original of valid visa if you are citizen of another country and one copy
  • Your latest bank statement and one copy
  • Confirmation letter from your travel insurance for Gibraltar showing the coverage and one copy
  • Business references (letter from your company in Nigeria, invite from company or organization in Gibraltar)
  • Proof of group travel if you are traveling in a group
  • Proof of accommodation booking reservation in Gibraltar
  • Proof of airline ticket reservation for Gibraltar and one copy

*Note: When applying at the Gibraltar embassy/consulate in home country, the guardian or parent should accompany their under-age children.

Please consult the Gibraltar Embassy in your country for the updated Gibraltar Visa requirements!

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