Genvisec advises that all business and leisure travel should continue to Gibraltar.

 

Crime

 

Violence and street crime are rare. However, there have been reports of people walking between La Linea (Spain) and Gibraltar at night being attacked and robbed.

 

Crossing between Spain and Gibraltar

 

Vehicles (both cars and motorcycles) may experience significant delays when entering Spain from Gibraltar and sometimes vice versa. Delays often occur, and are due to increased customs and police checks on the Spanish side. Take water with you during the hot summer months.

 

Find out the latest information on the queue by calling +(350) 200 42777.

 

Import and export of goods

 

Gibraltar is not part of the EU Common Customs Territory.

 

The amount of goods (e.g. tobacco and alcohol) that you can take into and out of Gibraltar is more limited than for visits between other EU countries.

 

Information on duty free allowances when arriving in Gibraltar can be found on the Gibraltar Customs website.

 

If you regularly enter or return to Gibraltar (more than once per calendar month), you are not entitled to duty free imports.

 

You should declare any duty free goods to Spanish customs officers if you are entering Spain from Gibraltar.

 

Money

Sterling is the currency in Gibraltar. Bank of England issued notes and UK coins are accepted, and circulate mixed with locally issued notes and coins of the same value in pounds and pence. Notes issued in Scotland or Northern Ireland are not usually accepted in Gibraltar, and Gibraltar issued notes and coins are not usually accepted in the UK.

 

Some businesses accept euros, although exchange rates may not necessarily be favourable. Change is normally given in Sterling. UK debit cards and all major credit cards are widely accepted in Gibraltar.

 

Local laws and customs

There’s low tolerance of any alcohol or drug-related crime (eg being drunk in a public place).

 

Health

 

199 EMERGENCY ONLY 

112 EMERGENCY ONLY (Mobiles) 

190 Fire and Ambulance 

100 Operator assistance 

150 Speaking clock 

155 Community Crime Line 

192 Internet problems 

193 Faults 

194 Mobile faults 

8008 Childline

 

Most medical problems can be dealt with locally. The main hospital is St Bernard’s at Europort (telephone: +350 200 79700).

 

If you are a British national living in the UK you can get emergency treatment in Gibraltar by presenting your UK passport. However, as some emergency treatment may require transfer to Spain, you should get a European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) before leaving the UK. The EHIC is not a substitute for medical and travel insurance, but entitles you to emergency medical treatment on the same terms as Spanish nationals. You will not be covered for medical repatriation, on-going medical treatment or non-urgent treatment.

 

Consular Assistance

 

Gibraltar is a UK overseas territory so all embassies are in London. For consular assistance go to the local police station.