Travel Vaccines and Advice for Gibraltar

Yes, some vaccines are recommended or required for Gibraltar. The PHAC and WHO recommend the following vaccinations for Gibraltar: COVID-19, hepatitis A, hepatitis B, rabies, meningitis, polio, measles, mumps and rubella (MMR), Tdap (tetanus, diphtheria and pertussis), chickenpox, shingles, pneumonia and influenza.

As a developed region, Gibraltar has few other health concerns. Be sure your routine vaccinations are up-to-date before your trip. A traveller’s diarrhea kit is recommended for travellers throughout the world.

See our vaccinations page to learn more about these infections and vaccines. Ready to protect yourself? Book your travel health appointment today by calling or schedule online now.

A visa is not required for stays in Gibraltar less than 90 days. Passports must be valid at the time of entry and for the duration of stay.

Gibraltar Entry Requirements
Do I Need A…	For My Trip to Gibraltar?
Passport
Tourist Visa
Business Visa
Vaccinations

Sources: Embassy of Gibraltar and Canadian Travel and Tourism

Visit the Canadian Travel and Tourism website for more information on entry and exit requirements.

Gibraltar has a Mediterranean climate with dry and warm summers as well as mild and wet winters. Sub-zero temperatures and snowfall are not common.

Travellers will experience warm and sunny weather in the summertime. July and August are the months that have a high humidity. The temperature is for the most part below 30 degrees Celsius. There have been peaks in temperature as well as heat waves, but they are not that common. October to April is when travellers will see high amounts of precipitation.

The crime rate is low in Gibraltar, but there has been some petty crime. Travellers should keep an eye on their valuables. You shouldn’t walk home alone at night because street crime and violence has been known to happen. Crime against property and burglaries are rare but can still occur, and it’s better to be safe than sorry.

When you enter Gibraltar, you shouldn’t buy any kind of ticket from a ticket tout. There is not a fee to come into Gibraltar, and a ticket is not needed.

If you’re interested in animals, you should visit the Gibraltar Natural Reserve. You’ll see the Barbary macaques, which are the only monkeys living in the wild in Europe. It is said that if these creatures were to ever leave Gibraltar so would the British.

The reserve is located at the upper rock area of the island. Travellers will come upon a den where they can see the animals close up. These apes may look harmless and adorable, but they are wild and do bite. It’s possible you may see them when you go into town, so it’s important to watch your belongings and don’t feed them.

Before you travel to Gibraltar, there are some things you should take on your trip.

• Travel Documents – Be sure to have these with you in your carry-on luggage. If you are travelling on to North Africa, a visa may be required for some countries.
• Money — Gibraltar pound (GIP) is the official currency of Gibraltar. All major credit cards are accepted and there are ATMs viable to use across Gibraltar. Travellers’ checks are also accepted.
• Insect Repellents – Be sure to bring this key item and apply regularly.

As a territory of the United Kingdom, Gibraltar’s embassy needs are served from London:

Canadian Embassy London
Canada House, Trafalgar Square,
London, SW1Y 5BJ,
England, United Kingdom
Tel.: +44 (0) 207 004 6000

In case of a lost or stolen passport, contact the embassy immediately. Due to its location and embassy situation, additional planning or trip changes may be required in this situation.

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