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Visitors requiring a visa to enter Spain should be aware that by crossing into Gibraltar they have officially left Spain and will require a new visa to cross back over the border. Visitors with a multiple entry visa for the UK and those with indefinite leave to stay in the UK do not require a separate visa for Gibraltar. Visa-exempt visitors will be issued an entry permit to cover the period of stay, for short stays.
Americans: US passport holders require a passport, but no visa is required.
UK nationals: UK nationals require a passport, but no visa is required.
Canadians: Canadian passport
holders require a passport, but no visa is required.
Australians: Australian passport holders require a passport, but no visa is required.
South Africans: South Africans require a passport, but no visa is required.
Irish nationals: Irish nationals require a passport, but no visa is required.
New Zealanders: New Zealand citizens require a passport, but no visa is required.
Health
No vaccinations are required except an influenza vaccine which is recommended for all travellers from November through April. Tap water is chlorinated, but it is advisable to start with bottled water. British nationals are entitled to free emergency treatment on proof of residency in the UK. EU citizens can receive treatment on presentation of a European Health Insurance Card (EHIC). Health insurance should cover the cost of a transfer to the UK if required.
Safety
There is a risk of international terrorism and visitors should be vigilant in public places and tourist sites. There are very few incidences of street crime or violence. Authorities on both sides of the Spanish/Gibraltar border often delay vehicles and it is usually better to leave one's car in Spain and walk to and from Gibraltar to avoid lengthy queues. There is no 'ticket' necessary to enter Gibraltar from Spain and visitors should be aware of tricksters trying to sell any such thing at the border.
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