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Gibraltar residency checker FAQs
What is the Gibraltar Residency Checker?
The Gibraltar Residency Checker is a free Gib Residency tool that helps users understand which Gibraltar residence route may be relevant under the published 2026 residence criteria framework. It gives an indicative result, flags possible blockers and links to official Government sources. View supporting sources
Is the Gibraltar Residency Checker legal advice?
No. The checker gives general information based on published Gibraltar Government material. It does not provide legal advice, does not guarantee approval and is not affiliated with HM Government of Gibraltar. View supporting sources
Who should use this checker?
The checker is intended for people who want to live in Gibraltar, existing residents checking their status or documents, families, employers sponsoring residence positions, over-55 applicants, and people considering Category 2 or HEPSS routes.
Does working in Gibraltar mean I can live in Gibraltar?
Not automatically. Gibraltar Government material distinguishes the ability to work in Gibraltar from the right to reside in Gibraltar. This checker is focused on residence status, not work-only positions. View supporting sources
What are the main Gibraltar residency checks?
The checker focuses on the critical points first: valid residence status at the October 2025 cutoff, protected rights, route type, age, earnings, accommodation, employer or business status, nationality and work-permit steps, family members and document health. View supporting sources
What income figure does the checker use?
For ordinary employee-route screening, the checker uses the current £37,500 gross annual earnings figure stated in the Residency Regulations 2026 guidance and flags lower earnings for waiver or exemption review. View supporting sources
Can over-55 applicants use the checker?
Yes. Over-55 applicants are routed into a discretionary-result branch because the Residency Regulations 2026 framework treats over-55 applications differently from standard applications. View supporting sources
Does the checker cover Category 2 and HEPSS?
Yes, but only as a routing tool. Category 2 and HEPSS are specialist tax-status routes, so the checker directs users to official tax information and professional advice rather than scoring them as ordinary employee applicants. View supporting sources