Entering Gibraltar on a multi-entry Schengen?
I hold a multiple entry Schengen visa and wish to enter Gibraltar. Is this valid without any UK visa, or is a separate category visa required?
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As per the Wikipedia article on visa policy of British Overseas Territories,
Specifically considering the fact that you hold a Multi-Entry Schengen Visa, you don't need a visa if you are a citizen of either China, India, Mongolia, Morocco or Russia.
citizens of China, India, Mongolia, Morocco and Russia holding a Schengen multiple entry visa with a minimum remaining validity of 7 days (for a stay of up to 21 days in Gibraltar)
otherwise, make sure you have a multiple entry UK visa,
holders of a valid UK multiple entry visa issued for 6 months or more or a biometric residence permit (BRP), regardless of category.
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Can I enter Gibraltar with Schengen visa?
As a general rule, those persons who require a visa for entry into the United Kingdom will also require a separate visa for entry to Gibraltar. Gibraltar is outside the Schengen area. Persons who hold a Schengen visa and intend to enter Gibraltar from Spain should ensure that they will be able to return to Spain.Can you enter Gibraltar with EU ID?
EU nationals can enter Gibraltar if they can produce a valid national identity card. All other nationals however will need to present a valid passport.Is Gibraltar in the Schengen zone?
Currently, Gibraltar is not part of the EU or Schengen Area. Visitors must comply with the territory's immigration rules, which are very similar to those for the UK. Visa-free entry is possible for many travellers, including citizens of EU and Schengen countries.Can I enter Gibraltar with a UK residence permit?
British nationals do NOT require a visa to enter Gibraltar. Foreign passport holders with an 'Indefinite Leave to Remain in the UK' do NOT require a visa to enter Gibraltar. Foreign passport holders, with a multiple entry visa for the UK issued for a minimum of six months, may enter Gibraltar without a separate visa.Schengen Visa MULTIPLE ENTRY vs SINGLE ENTRY
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Gibraltar does not belong to the Schengen area. It means that you might need a visa depending on your citizenship and your situation but also that you should make sure to get Schengen entry and exit stamps if you want to stay sometimes there and don't want to loose time from your 90 days of authorized stay in the Schengen area. That might mean seeking a border guard yourself as I've heard that this border is not always guarded on the Spanish side.
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