Residency Regulations 2026: Gibraltar’s New Residence Permit Framework

Following HM Government of Gibraltar’s announcement of the new residency criteria and the subsequent publication of the Residency Regulations 2026 (the “Regulations“), Gibraltar has introduced a new framework governing the right to reside in Gibraltar. For summary Q&A click here.

The Regulations, which came into force on 14^th July 2026, have been enacted to facilitate the implementation of Article 45 of the Treaty on Gibraltar and the European Union. They replace, for relevant applicants, the previous residence document regime with a permit-based system under which a residence permit grants the legal right to reside in Gibraltar.

Importantly, holders of Gibraltar identity cards are not required to obtain a residence permit.