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Gibraltar - Consular Information Sheet
August 12, 1994
Country Description: Gibraltar, a British dependent territory, is a
peninsula connected to Spain and projecting into the eastern end of the
strait of Gibraltar. Tourist facilities are widely available.
Entry Requirements: A passport is required. A visa is not required for
tourist stays up to three months. For further information concerning entry
requirements for Gibraltar, travelers can contact the Embassy of the United
Kingdom at 3100 Massachusetts Avenue, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20008; tel
(202) 462-1340 or the nearest British Consulate General in Atlanta, Boston,
Chicago, Cleveland, Dallas, Los Angeles, New York, or San Francisco.
Medical Facilities: Medical care is available. U.S. medical insurance is
not always valid outside the United States. Travelers have found that in
some cases, supplemental medical insurance with specific overseas coverage
has proved to be useful. Information on specific health matters is
available through the Centers for Disease Control's hotline for
international travelers at (404) 332-4559.
Crime Information: Gibraltar has a low crime rate. However, pickpocketing,
theft of unattended baggage, and theft from vehicles can occur. Popular
tourist attractions such as museums, monuments, restaurants, hotels and
transportation systems are often areas where criminals operate.
The loss or theft abroad of a U.S. passport should be reported immediately
to local police and to the nearest U.S. embassy or consulate. U.S. citizens
can refer to the Department of State's pamphlet "A Safe Trip Abroad" for
ways to promote a more trouble-free journey. The pamphlet is available from
the Superintendent of Documents, U.S. Government Printing Office,
Washington, D.C. 20402.
Drug Penalties: U.S. citizens are subject to the laws of the country in
which they are traveling. Penalties for possession, use, and dealing in
illegal drugs are strict, and convicted offenders can expect jail sentences
and fines.
U.S. Representation: Gibraltar is a British dependent territory in which
there is no U.S. embassy or consulate. U.S. citizens can contact the U.S.
Embassy in London, 24/31 Grosvenor Sq., tel: (44-71) 499-9000 for assistance.
No. 94-160
This replaces the Consular Information Sheet dated April 29, 1993, to
reflect that Gibraltar is a British dependent territory and there are no
other changes following a periodic review.