Gibraltar’s Category 2 HNWI residence program offers permanent residency to those who can demonstrate a GBP 2 million net worth and the means to maintain themselves and dependents.
While the permit is issued for an indefinite period, proof of continued adequate financial standing must be submitted to the government every three years.
British Overseas Territory citizenship is available after five years of uninterrupted residence. Gibraltar is poised to join the Schengen Area in 2023, providing visa-free travel between its territory and the other 31 member countries.
Program Type | Independent Means Visa |
Time to citizenship | 5 years |
Time to permanent residency | Immediately upon approval if income requirement met |
Minimum investment | None. Proof of GBP 2 million in independent means required. |
Physical presence requirement | None at residency stage |
Application processing time | 2-3 weeks |
Citizenship grants visa-free travel to | 187 destinations (British citizenship), including Schengen countries |
Contribution types available | No investment required |
General program requirements
To qualify for the Gibraltar Category 2 HNWI residency program, applicants must
Demonstrate a GBP 2 million net worth and the means to maintain themselves and their families;
Purchase or lease approved residential property;
Hold a private medical insurance;
Not have been residents of Gibraltar for the preceding five years.
A GBP 1,000 application fee and a GBP 15,000 due diligence and processing fee applies.
Applicants may include a spouse, children, brothers and sisters, parents and the spouse’s parents in the application.
Program benefits
Requirements to qualify for citizenship
The Category 2 permit is issued for an indefinite period. However, applicants must submit documentation to Gibraltar Finance Center every three years to demonstrate their continued economic standing.
To qualify for British Overseas Territories Citizenship, applicants must not be absent from Gibraltar for more than 450 days in the preceding five-year period. The applicant must, furthermore, have a good knowledge of English and indicate that Gibraltar will be their primary residence.
Gibraltar BOTCs may register for full British citizenship if they choose. Unlike other BOTCs, those from Gibraltar cannot hold both passports simultaneously, but must instead choose between a Gibraltar BOTC passport of an ordinary British passport.
Legislation upon which this program is based:
. | Name | Expert based in | Areas of expertise | Program you'd like help with | Service language(s) | Get Started |
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David Lesperance | Europe | Citizenship by Descent, Residence and Citizenship by Investment, US Expatriation, International Tax and Wealth Planning, Family Office Advisory | Antigua & Barbuda CIP, Dominica CIP, Grenada CIP, Saint Kitts & Nevis CIP Saint Lucia CIP Turkey CIP Malta MEIN Australia BIIP Investor Streams Bahamas Economic Permanent Residence Cayman Islands Investor Visa Cyprus Golden Visa Greece Golden Visa Latvia Investor Visa Malta Permanent Residence Program New Zealand Investor Visa Panama Qualified Investor Visa Portugal Golden Visa Spain Golden Visa Austria Independent Means Visa Gibraltar Category 2 HNWI Residence Greece FIP Visa Ireland Independent Means (Stamp 0) Italy Elective Residency Visa Jersey High Value Residency Portugal D7 Visa Canada Startup Visa Panama Business Investor Visa UK Startup/Innovator Visa Hungarian Citizenship by Descent Irish Citizenship by Descent Italian Citizenship by Descent Latvian Citizenship by Descent Polish Citizenship by Descent | English | ||
Hakan Cortelek | Middle East | Citizenship by Descent, Residence and Citizenship by Investment | Antigua & Barbuda CIP Dominica CIP Grenada CIP Saint Kitts & Nevis CIP Saint Lucia CIP Turkey CIP Malta MEIN Anguilla Permanent Residency Program Australia BIIP Investor Streams Bahamas Economic Permanent Residence Barbados SERP Program Bermuda Economic Investment Certificate (EIC) Program Cayman Islands Investor Visa Colombia Investor Visas M and R Greece Golden Visa Latvia Investor Visa Malta Permanent Residence Program New Zealand Investor Visa Philippines Special Investor Residence Permit Portugal Golden Visa Spain Golden Visa Taiwan Golden Visa (APRC Plum Blossom Card) Barbados Welcome Stamp Paraguay Permanent Residency Program Uruguay Independent Means Visa Andorra Residence Without Lucrative Activity | English, Turkish | ||
Eric G. Major | Europe | Citizenship by Descent, Residence and Citizenship by Investment | Antigua & Barbuda CIP Dominica CIP Grenada CIP Saint Kitts & Nevis CIP Saint Lucia CIP Turkey CIP Malta MEIN Anguilla Permanent Residency Program Australia BIIP Investor Streams Bahamas Economic Permanent Residence Barbados SERP Program Bermuda Economic Investment Certificate (EIC) Program Cayman Islands Investor Visa Colombia Investor Visas M and R Greece Golden Visa Latvia Investor Visa Malta Permanent Residence Program New Zealand Investor Visa Philippines Special Investor Residence Permit Portugal Golden Visa Spain Golden Visa Taiwan Golden Visa (APRC Plum Blossom Card) Barbados Welcome Stamp Paraguay Permanent Residency Program Uruguay Independent Means Visa Andorra Residence Without Lucrative Activity | English, French | ||
Philippe May | Southeast Asia | Citizenship by Descent, Residence and Citizenship by Investment, International Tax Planning | Antigua & Barbuda CIP Dominica CIP Grenada CIP Saint Kitts & Nevis CIP Saint Lucia CIP Turkey CIP Malta MEIN Anguilla Permanent Residency Program Australia BIIP Investor Streams Bahamas Economic Permanent Residence Barbados SERP Program Bermuda Economic Investment Certificate (EIC) Program Cayman Islands Investor Visa Colombia Investor Visas M and R Greece Golden Visa Latvia Investor Visa Malta Permanent Residence Program New Zealand Investor Visa Philippines Special Investor Residence Permit Portugal Golden Visa Spain Golden Visa Taiwan Golden Visa (APRC Plum Blossom Card) Barbados Welcome Stamp Paraguay Permanent Residency Program Uruguay Independent Means Visa Andorra Residence Without Lucrative Activity | English, German, Chinese | ||
Name | Expert based in | Areas of expertise | Program you'd like help with | Service language(s) |
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