Gibraltar · Spouse visas
Spouse of a Gibraltarian
Permit of residence for the spouse, civil partner or unmarried partner of a Gibraltarian
First checked against official sources on , some details partly verifiedRecord corrected 11 Oct 2026Change log
Key facts
Spouse of a Gibraltarian is a spouse visas route for Gibraltar. Checked 2026-10-11 against the official source.
- Government fees
- £250 ≈ $330 · £20/yr ≈ $26
Cost, time and long term
Government fees£250 ≈ $330 · £20/yr ≈ $26
- GBP 250 (≈ $330)Fee for an application for a residence permit, also payable for each family member included in the application (Residency Regulations 2026, reg. 21).
- GBP 20 a year (≈ $26)Fee for each renewal of the residence permit, also payable for each family member (Residency Regulations 2026, reg. 21(2)-(3)); permits are valid for one year unless the Regulations state otherwise (reg. 18(1)).
RenewalRenewable
Issued for the period set by the Department of Immigration and Home Affairs and renewable on application.
What you'll need
Who can apply3
- The applicant is a man married to a Gibraltarian woman, or the civil partner of a Gibraltarian, and the Gibraltarian is living in Gibraltar.
- An unmarried partner of a Gibraltarian qualifies after a durable relationship of at least two years at the time of application.
- The permit can be refused or cancelled on public policy, security or health grounds, or if the couple are separated or not living together.
What you must show1
- Permit fee of £250, (≈ $330) and £20 (≈ $26) for each renewal.
Documents1
- For an unmarried partner, evidence of an established personal relationship not based mainly on remote or online contact.
After you arrive1
- A marriage permit is cancelled on divorce, dissolution, legal separation, death of the Gibraltarian or when the couple stop living together.
When you become tax resident
How Gibraltar decides tax residence and treats foreign-source income, from its tax records.
- Tax residence
- At least 183 days in a tax year (1 July to 30 June)Presence in Gibraltar for at least 183 days in aggregate in a year of assessment makes an individual ordinarily resident.
- More than 300 days in a three consecutive tax yearsPresence in Gibraltar for more than 300 days over three consecutive tax years makes an individual ordinarily resident.
- Foreign-source income
Individuals are taxed on income arising in or derived from Gibraltar; ordinarily resident individuals are also taxed on dividends, pensions and emoluments from abroad that are received in Gibraltar.
All tax rules for Gibraltar Tax records checked
Full official text
A man married to a Gibraltarian woman, or the civil partner of a Gibraltarian, living with the Gibraltarian in Gibraltar has the right to a permit of residence; an unmarried partner qualifies after a durable relationship of at least two years. 1 2 3 4
What you must show and pay
- A fee of GBP 250 (≈ $330) · Fee for an application for a residence permit, also payable for each family member included in the application (Residency Regulations 2026, reg. 21). 2 4
- A fee of GBP 20 a year (≈ $26) · Fee for each renewal of the residence permit, also payable for each family member (Residency Regulations 2026, reg. 21(2)-(3)); permits are valid for one year unless the Regulations state otherwise (reg. 18(1)). 2 4
Requirements
- The applicant is a man married to a Gibraltarian woman, or the civil partner of a Gibraltarian, and the Gibraltarian is living in Gibraltar. 1
- An unmarried partner of a Gibraltarian qualifies after a durable relationship of at least two years at the time of application. 2 3
- The permit can be refused or cancelled on public policy, security or health grounds, or if the couple are separated or not living together. 1
- Permit fee of £250, (≈ $330) and £20 (≈ $26) for each renewal. 2 4
- For an unmarried partner, evidence of an established personal relationship not based mainly on remote or online contact. 2
- A marriage permit is cancelled on divorce, dissolution, legal separation, death of the Gibraltarian or when the couple stop living together. 1
Stay
- Residence permit issued for the period set by the Department of Immigration and Home Affairs and renewable on application.
Nationality
No nationality restriction in the Residency Regulations 2026.
Official sources
- Immigration, Asylum and Refugee Act, s. 15 (right of residence of men married to Gibraltarian women or civil partners) · HM Government of Gibraltar, Gibraltar Laws · checked 2026-10-11
- Residency Regulations 2026 (LN 2026/166, in force 14 July 2026) · HM Government of Gibraltar, Gibraltar Laws · checked 2026-10-11 · published 2026-07-09
- Criteria for individuals applying for Residence in Gibraltar · Ministry of Health, Care and Business, HM Government of Gibraltar · checked 2026-10-11 · published 2026-06-17
- Table of Fees 2026 · HM Government of Gibraltar, Department of Immigration & Home Affairs · checked 2026-10-11
Spouse of a Gibraltarian and its alternatives
| Route | Money needed | Stay | Work |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spouse of a Gibraltarian | – | – | – |
| Spouse of a resident | – | 1 yr, renewable | – |
| Spouse of a citizen Portugal | – | – | – |
| Spouse of a resident Spain | Needs income of €900+ a month ≈ $1,010 | – | Yes |
| Spouse of a resident Georgia | – | 1 yr, renewable | – |
Questions people ask
How much money do I need for the Spouse of a Gibraltarian?
A fee of GBP 250 (≈ $330). Fee for an application for a residence permit, also payable for each family member included in the application (Residency Regulations 2026, reg. A fee of GBP 20 a year (≈ $26). Fee for each renewal of the residence permit, also payable for each family member (Residency Regulations 2026, reg.
How long can I stay on the Spouse of a Gibraltarian?
Residence permit issued for the period set by the Department of Immigration and Home Affairs and renewable on application.
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How this was checked
Checked on 2026-10-11 against 4 official sources. Status: partly verified; the page marks the facts an official source does not fully confirm.
Every figure on this page comes from the official source it links to. The record was researched against these sources, then reviewed separately, with special attention to effective dates and amendments. Where a source does not state something, the page leaves it out.
- Immigration, Asylum and Refugee Act, s. 15 (right of residence of men married to Gibraltarian women or civil partners) · HM Government of Gibraltar, Gibraltar Laws · checked 2026-10-11
- Residency Regulations 2026 (LN 2026/166, in force 14 July 2026) · HM Government of Gibraltar, Gibraltar Laws · checked 2026-10-11
- Criteria for individuals applying for Residence in Gibraltar · Ministry of Health, Care and Business, HM Government of Gibraltar · checked 2026-10-11
- Table of Fees 2026 · HM Government of Gibraltar, Department of Immigration & Home Affairs · checked 2026-10-11
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