Gibraltar passport

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The front cover of a biometric Gibraltar-issued British passport
The front cover of a biometric Gibraltar-issued British passport

Gibraltar-issued British passports are those held by Gibraltarian people for international travel. Even though Gibraltarians are British Overseas Territories citizens by default, they may apply for registration as a British Citizen (an entitlement that cannot be refused) under section 5 of the British Nationality Act 1981. They are considered UK Nationals for EU Community purposes (making them full citizens of the European Union) with all consequential rights and entitlements.[1]

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[edit] Differences

Gibraltar passports are full British passports and only differ in some wording. The first noticeable difference from those issued in the United Kingdom is that they feature on the cover the word "Gibraltar" underneath "United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland". The only other difference is that whereas UK-issued passports state that:

“ Her Britannic Majesty's Secretary of State Requests and requires in the Name of Her Majesty all those whom it may concern to allow the bearer to pass freely without let or hindrance, and to afford the bearer such assistance and protection as may be necessary.[2] ”

Instead, Gibraltar-issued passports state that:

“ The Governor of Gibraltar requests and requires in the name of Her Britannic Majesty all those whom it may concern to allow the bearer to pass freely without let or hindrance, and to afford the bearer such assistance and protection as may be necessary.[3] ”

[edit] Visa-free travel

According to a study done by Henley & Partners in 2006, the UK has a Henley Visa Restrictions Index of 128, which means that Gibraltarian citizens enjoy visa-free access to 128 countries and territories for short-term tourism visits. The UK is ranked 3rd in the study in terms of international travel freedom.[4]

Where visa-free access is permitted, such access is not necessarily a right, and admission may technically be at the discretion of border enforcement officers. Visitors engaging in activities other than tourism, including unpaid work, may require a visa or work permit. British visa-free travel

[edit] Europe

Countries and Territories Conditions of access

[edit] European Union
Flag of Austria Austria unlimited access [1][2]
Flag of Belgium Belgium unlimited access [3][4]
Flag of Bulgaria Bulgaria unlimited access [5][6]
Flag of Cyprus Cyprus unlimited access [7][8]
Flag of the Czech Republic Czech Republic unlimited access [9][10]
Flag of Denmark Denmark unlimited access [11][12]
Flag of Estonia Estonia unlimited access [13][14]
Flag of Finland Finland unlimited access [15][16]
Flag of France France unlimited access [17][18]
Flag of Germany Germany unlimited access [19][20]
Flag of Greece Greece unlimited access [21][22]
Flag of Hungary Hungary unlimited access [23][24]
Flag of Ireland Republic of Ireland unlimited access [25][26]
Flag of Italy Italy unlimited access [27][28]
Flag of Latvia Latvia unlimited access [29][30]
Flag of Lithuania Lithuania unlimited access [31][32]
Flag of Luxembourg Luxembourg unlimited access [33][34]
Flag of Malta Malta unlimited access [35][36]
Flag of the Netherlands Netherlands unlimited access [37][38]
Flag of Poland Poland unlimited access [39][40]
Flag of Portugal Portugal unlimited access [41][42]
Flag of Romania Romania unlimited access [43][44]
Flag of Slovakia Slovakia unlimited access [45][46]
Flag of Slovenia Slovenia unlimited access [47][48]
Flag of Spain Spain unlimited access [49][50]
Flag of Sweden Sweden unlimited access [51][52]
Flag of the United Kingdom United Kingdom unlimited access [53]

[edit] Non-EU
Flag of Armenia Armenia 21-day visa issued upon arrival for US$30 [54]
Flag of Azerbaijan Azerbaijan 30-day visa issued upon arrival for US$100 [55]
Flag of Albania Albania 1 month with entry tax: €10 [56]
Flag of Andorra Andorra 3 months (same as France and Spain) [57]
Flag of Bosnia and Herzegovina Bosnia and Herzegovina 90 days [58]
Flag of Croatia Croatia 90 days [59][60]
Flag of the Faroe Islands Faroe Islands 3 months (same as Denmark) [61]
Flag of Georgia (country) Georgia 90 days [62][63]
Flag of Guernsey Guernsey visa-free access [64]
Flag of Iceland Iceland unlimited access [65]
Flag of the Isle of Man Isle of Man visa-free access
Flag of Jersey Jersey visa-free access
Flag of Kosovo Kosovo 90 days [66]
Flag of Liechtenstein Liechtenstein 3 months in half a year (same as Switzerland) [67]
Flag of Monaco Monaco 3 months (same as France and Spain) [68]
Flag of Montenegro Montenegro 90 days [69]
Flag of Norway Norway unlimited access [70]
Flag of San Marino San Marino 90 days (same as Italy) [71]
Flag of Serbia Serbia 90 days [72]
Flag of Switzerland Switzerland unlimited access [73]
Flag of Turkey Turkey 90 days[74]
Flag of the Vatican City Vatican City 3 months in half a year (same as Italy) [75]

[edit] References

  1. ^ Gibraltar's Status in the EU
  2. ^ Inside front cover of a regular UK passport
  3. ^ Inside front cover of a Gibraltar passport
  4. ^ International Visa Restrictions

[edit] See also