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title: "Gibraltar Student permit requirements 2026: 1-year stay"
url: https://settleanywhere.com/countries/gibraltar/student-residence-permit/
lang: en
updated: 2026-10-12
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Gibraltar · Student

# Gibraltar Student permit

**First stay:** 1 yr

Residence permit as a student at the University of Gibraltar (Residency Regulations 2026, reg. 10)

Checked against official sources on 12 Oct 2026 [Record corrected 11 Oct 2026](https://settleanywhere.com/changes/corrections/#change-gi-student-residence-permit) [Change log](https://settleanywhere.com/changes/)

- **First stay:** 1 yr (One-year residence permit, renewed while the student remains enrolled.)
- **Who can apply:** Any passport (No nationality restriction in the Residency Regulations 2026.)

## Key facts

Student permit is a student route for Gibraltar. Checked 2026-10-12 against the official source.

- **Government fees:** £470/yr ≈ $620 · +2 more
- **First stay:** 1 yr

## Cost, time and long term

**Government fees: £470/yr ≈ $620 · +2 more**

- GBP 470 a year (≈ $620) Annual contribution under the Medical (Group Practice Scheme) (Contributions) (Amendment) Regulations 2022 for the student, and for each spouse and child under 18 who resides with the student; the GBP 470 (≈ $620) figure is the one stated in the Government's residence criteria paper.
- 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)).

**Renewal: Renewable**

A one-year permit renewed while the student remains enrolled.

[HM Government of Gibraltar, Gibraltar Laws](https://www.gibraltarlaws.gov.gi/legislations/residency-regulations-2026-8527)

## Why this route may not fit

Check this before you apply.

- Needs a place at a school or university in Gibraltar

### What you'll need

#### Who can apply

- The applicant has been accepted for enrolment on a full-time academic course at the University of Gibraltar.

#### What you must show

- Medical scheme contribution of £470 (≈ $620) a year for the student and for each family member.
- Permit fee of £250 (≈ $330) per applicant and per family member; each yearly renewal costs £20 (≈ $26).

#### Documents

- Proof of acceptance on a full-time course at the University of Gibraltar.

#### Steps

1. Apply in the form set by the Department of Immigration and Home Affairs.

#### After you arrive

- The permit lasts one year and is renewed while the student remains enrolled.
- The student has access to residence benefits only while a student, provided the medical contribution is paid.

## When you become tax resident

How Gibraltar decides tax residence and treats foreign-source income, from its tax records.

- **Stay on this route:** **1 year at first, renewable**
- **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 years** Presence 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](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/gibraltar/tax/) Tax records checked 11 Oct 2026

**Full official text**

Residence permit for students accepted on a full-time academic course at the University of Gibraltar; the spouse and children under 18 may reside while the student studies if each pays the medical scheme contribution. (sources 1, 2, 3, 4)

#### What you must show and pay

- A fee of GBP 470 a year (≈ $620) · Annual contribution under the Medical (Group Practice Scheme) (Contributions) (Amendment) Regulations 2022 for the student, and for each spouse and child under 18 who resides with the student; the GBP 470 (≈ $620) figure is the one stated in the Government's residence criteria paper. (source 2)
- 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). (sources 1, 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)). (sources 1, 4)

#### Requirements

- The applicant has been accepted for enrolment on a full-time academic course at the University of Gibraltar. (source 1)
- Medical scheme contribution of £470 (≈ $620) a year for the student and for each family member. (source 2)
- Permit fee of £250 (≈ $330) per applicant and per family member; each yearly renewal costs £20 (≈ $26). (sources 1, 4)
- Proof of acceptance on a full-time course at the University of Gibraltar. (source 1)
- Apply in the form set by the Department of Immigration and Home Affairs. (sources 1, 3)
- The permit lasts one year and is renewed while the student remains enrolled. (source 1)
- The student has access to residence benefits only while a student, provided the medical contribution is paid. (source 2)

#### Stay

- One-year residence permit, renewed while the student remains enrolled.
- Initial permitted stay: 12 months.
- Renewable, subject to the conditions in force at renewal.

#### Nationality

No nationality restriction in the Residency Regulations 2026.

#### Family

Spouse and children under 18 may reside during the studies if each pays the £470 (≈ $620) contribution.

Checked 2026-10-12

## Official sources

1. [Residency Regulations 2026 (LN 2026/166, in force 14 July 2026)](https://www.gibraltarlaws.gov.gi/legislations/residency-regulations-2026-8527) · HM Government of Gibraltar, Gibraltar Laws · checked 2026-10-11 · published 2026-07-09
2. [Criteria for individuals applying for Residence in Gibraltar](https://www.gibraltar.gov.gi/uploads/_PressOffice/Residency/HMGoG%20Residency%20Policy%20Paper%20FINAL.pdf) · Ministry of Health, Care and Business, HM Government of Gibraltar · checked 2026-10-11 · published 2026-06-17
3. [Department of Immigration & Home Affairs](https://www.gibraltar.gov.gi/department-of-immigration-and-home-affairs) · HM Government of Gibraltar, Department of Immigration & Home Affairs · checked 2026-10-11
4. [Table of Fees 2026](https://www.gibraltar.gov.gi/uploads/Department%20of%20Immigration%20&%20Home%20Affairs/Table_of_Fees_2026.pdf) · HM Government of Gibraltar, Department of Immigration & Home Affairs · checked 2026-10-11

## Student permit and its alternatives

| Route | Money needed | Stay | Work |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Student permit | – | 1 yr, renewable | – |
| [Student permit](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/portugal/student-higher-ed-91/) Portugal | Needs income of €920+ a month ≈ $1,030 | 3 yr, renewable | Yes |
| [Internship permit](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/spain/internship-residence/) Spain | – | 1 yr, renewable | – |
| [D3 study visa](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/georgia/d3-study-research/) Georgia | – | 1 yr, renewable | No |
| [Student visa](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/italy/study-visa/) Italy | Needs savings of €10k+ a year ≈ $11k | – | Yes |

## Questions people ask

### How much money do I need for the Student permit?

A fee of GBP 470 a year (≈ $620). Annual contribution under the Medical (Group Practice Scheme) (Contributions) (Amendment) Regulations 2022 for the student, and for each spouse and child under 18 who resides with the student; the GBP 470 (≈ $620) figure is the one stated in the Government's residence criteria paper. 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 Student permit?

One-year residence permit, renewed while the student remains enrolled.

### Can I bring my family on the Student permit?

Spouse and children under 18 may reside during the studies if each pays the £470 (≈ $620) contribution.

## More in Gibraltar

[Self-employed permit](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/gibraltar/self-employed-residence-permit/) [HEPSS (senior executives)](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/gibraltar/hepss/) [Employee permit](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/gibraltar/employee-residence-permit/)

## Study visas elsewhere

[🇩🇪 Student permit](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/germany/student-16b/) [🇫🇷 Student permit](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/france/student-residence/) [🇬🇧 Student visa](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/united-kingdom/student-visa/) [🇳🇱 Student permit](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/netherlands/student-residence/) [🇦🇱 Student permit](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/albania/student/) [🇲🇪 Student permit](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/montenegro/student/)

≈ USD figures are approximate: daily reference rates from ExchangeRate-API, dated 12 Oct 2026, refreshed when the site is updated.

## How this was checked

**Checked on 2026-10-12 against 4 official sources.** Status: verified against the official sources.

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.

1. [Residency Regulations 2026 (LN 2026/166, in force 14 July 2026)](https://www.gibraltarlaws.gov.gi/legislations/residency-regulations-2026-8527) · HM Government of Gibraltar, Gibraltar Laws · checked 2026-10-11
2. [Criteria for individuals applying for Residence in Gibraltar](https://www.gibraltar.gov.gi/uploads/_PressOffice/Residency/HMGoG%20Residency%20Policy%20Paper%20FINAL.pdf) · Ministry of Health, Care and Business, HM Government of Gibraltar · checked 2026-10-11
3. [Department of Immigration & Home Affairs](https://www.gibraltar.gov.gi/department-of-immigration-and-home-affairs) · HM Government of Gibraltar, Department of Immigration & Home Affairs · checked 2026-10-11
4. [Table of Fees 2026](https://www.gibraltar.gov.gi/uploads/Department%20of%20Immigration%20&%20Home%20Affairs/Table_of_Fees_2026.pdf) · HM Government of Gibraltar, Department of Immigration & Home Affairs · checked 2026-10-11

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