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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Simon Calder

Gibraltar to align with Schengen area in time for summer holidays following post-Brexit deal

Rock history: From 15 July 2026, Gibraltar will for practical purposes be part of the Schengen area after a post-Brexit deal was finally concluded - (Simon Calder)

Three months from today, British travellers to Gibraltar will have to comply with EU red tape – including having their biometrics registered. The change will take place just ahead of the main school summer holidays for England and Wales.

A post-Brexit deal on the geopolitical future of the British Overseas Territory was finally concluded last year. The agreement between the EU and the UK “is expected to enter into provisional application on 15 July 2026”, the European Council has said.

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