Likely process
See which residency, employment, business, family, cross-frontier or existing-status process is the sensible starting point.
Quick Gibraltar Residence Route Checker
We identify the likely route, blockers and official next step.
Disclaimer
Gib Residency is independent and is not operated by HM Government of Gibraltar.
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What you will receive
Issues to check
Understand the conditions or unanswered points that could matter before you spend money or make commitments.
Preparation list
Collect the documents and facts that are likely to be relevant before you use an official service or adviser.
How it works
- Tell us your position today. We separate moving, cross-border work, business, family, study and existing-status questions.
- Review important issues. The eligibility checker highlights what to check without making a legal decision.
- Continue officially. Each result points to the most relevant Government service.
Start with these guides
Focused answers to the practical questions most people have before a move.
Gibraltar residency requirements
The main framework, including new applicants, existing residents and official next steps.
Moving from the UK
Work-permit distinctions, employment, accommodation and family considerations for British citizens.
Property and accommodation
What to check before renting or buying, and why property alone does not create a right to reside.
Gibraltar Eligibility Checker FAQs
What is the Gibraltar Eligibility Checker?
The Gibraltar Eligibility Checker is a free independent Gib Residency tool for people planning to move, work in Gibraltar or commute from Spain. It identifies a likely route, flags issues to check and links to published Government sources. View supporting sources
Is the Eligibility 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
How this service is maintained
Gib Residency turns published rules and Government guidance into a practical route and preparation flow. Material rules link to their official source and are reviewed when the framework changes.
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Rules last checked: 2026-08-04. Gib Residency is an independent information service and does not decide applications.