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

• Freedom of movement (but not settlement) within Schengen;
• Minimal physical presence requirements;
• No investment or donation requirement;
• Path to citizenship;
• Permits dual/multiple citizenship;
• Ability to include three or more generations of family members;
• Lower taxes;
• Safety and security;
• Warm climate;
• Short processing time;
• English as official language.

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.

Applications for this program may be directed to:

Gibraltar Finance

Legislation upon which this program is based: