New passport rules for Brits flying to Gibraltar under new agreement

WorldPolitics
26 Feb 2026 • 11:49 PM MYT
The Independent
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  • A new post-Brexit draft treaty between the UK, Gibraltar, and the EU aims to establish a "fluid border" for people and goods between Spain and Gibraltar.
  • The agreement will eliminate routine passport checks at the Spain-Gibraltar land frontier, benefiting an estimated 15,000 individuals who cross daily.
  • However, British travellers flying into Gibraltar airport will face dual border control checks carried out by both Gibraltar and Spanish officials.
  • The treaty is designed to protect Gibraltar's British sovereignty and its "British way of life," while fostering economic growth and certainty.
  • The draft agreement, which still requires signing, ratification, and implementation, has drawn criticism from the Conservative party regarding its unveiling and potential constitutional implications.

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