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Gibraltar Work Permit for Non-British, Non-EU, Non-EEA and Non-Swiss Nationals

17 facts quoted from the official source

Employer-applied work permission for a non-British, non-EU, non-EEA and non-Swiss national in a specific role with a specific employer.

Route type
Work
Can bring
—
Not stated in the official source
Requirements
6
each quoted below
Who qualifies

Who this route is for

Every item below is the government’s own wording, quoted from the official source. Whether you personally qualify depends on your full profile.

6 requirements quoted from the official source.

The conditions that decide it
  • Good Character RequiredA Certificate of Good Conduct is required.
  • Qualification RequirementThe employer must provide the worker's qualifications, experience and CV.
  • Requires Employment ContractA Notice of Terms of Engagement or employment evidence is required.
  • Requires Work PermitThe listed third-country nationals need a valid work permit.
  • Sponsor RequiredThe employer makes the application.
  • Sponsor TypeThe permit is tied to one employer.
What rules you out

2 exclusions quoted from the official source.

  • Work Location RestrictedThe permit is tied to one employer.
  • Work Occupation RestrictedThe permit is tied to one specific role.
Also stated by the source
  • Eligibility summaryA work permit is tied to one specific role with one specific employer, and the employer applies before work starts.
  • Official source basisA work permit is tied to one specific role with one specific employer, and the employer applies before work starts.
  • Report summaryA work permit is tied to one specific role with one specific employer, and the employer applies before work starts.
Family

Who you can bring

— Not stated in the official source. The official page for this route does not address dependent-family rights, so we do not publish a claim either way.
Costs & timelines

What the source prices

Fees
3 proven from the official source.
  • Fee CurrencyThe fees are published in pounds sterling.checked 2026-07-26
  • Principal Fee AmountThe current application fee is GBP 68.50.checked 2026-07-26
  • Renewal Fee AmountThe current renewal fee is GBP 35.checked 2026-07-26
Validity
4 proven from the official source.
  • Permit Validity Months MaxOrdinary work-permit validity is up to twelve months.
  • Renewal Fee AmountThe current renewal fee is GBP 35.
  • Renewal or extensionThe employer must renew no later than fourteen days before expiry.
  • Exceptional Validity Months MaxUp to 36 months may be granted in the public interest for financial services, gaming and University academic staff.
How it works

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FAQ

Straight answers

01Who qualifies for this route to Gibraltar?
The official source states: Employer-applied work permission for a non-British, non-EU, non-EEA and non-Swiss national in a specific role with a specific employer.

Every answer is quoted from the official residency.gov.gi page for this route, last read 2026-07-26.

We checked 17 points against the official source; 17 are quoted on this page. The other 0 are either not addressed by the source or not yet backed by a quote — we would rather show you the edge of the record than fill it with a plausible guess.

See the 0 open points

Processing time is not published in the official source for this route. We publish a number only when the official text states that number.

The source

Where every quote comes from

Official government source residency.gov.giLast read 2026-07-26 Every quote on this page is from this Gibraltar government page.
Compiled from official sources · pending independent re-check · Last checked 2026-07-26 · Our methodology
 · Compiled by António Mira · How we verify · Not legal advice — rules change; confirm with the official source before deciding.
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