Who is Most at Risk?
Gibraltar residents travelling abroad, expats, students studying overseas, and those with family or business interests in foreign countries are all potentially affected. People travelling to regions with political instability, natural disaster risk or conflict are at greatest risk.
Before
- As a Gibraltar resident you travel on a British passport, so you can access British consular support overseas.
- Check the FCDO country-specific advice for travelling abroad, including the latest information on travel warnings, safety and security, health and entry requirements. You can also check this while you are away for any updates. Travel advice is kept under constant review so that it reflects the latest assessment of risks to British nationals overseas, and how to get help in an emergency.
- Sign up for FCDO email alerts for updates to any country-specific pages before and during trips, and follow FCDO Travel social media channels.
- Make a note of the emergency phone number in your destination — the equivalent of 999 in Gibraltar. Check the “Getting help” section of the FCDO country-specific pages for this.
- Make a note of how to contact the nearest British embassy, high commission or consulate. If you need to contact the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office urgently, you can call +44 20 7008 5000, 24 hours a day.
- Read the FCDO guidance on what to do if you are affected by a crisis abroad — such as a terrorist attack, a natural hazard like an earthquake or tsunami, or political unrest — including how to prepare and how to contact the FCDO if you are caught up in an emergency.
- Ensure you have appropriate travel insurance for yourself and anyone travelling with you. Make a note of the insurer’s contact details and your policy number.
- Check the healthcare advice for the countries you are visiting, and check what vaccinations you may need at least eight weeks in advance.
- Share your itinerary with a trusted contact at home — accommodation details, flight numbers, and contact numbers.
- Keep physical copies of important documents — passport, insurance, bookings — stored separately from the originals.
- Check the rules on bringing food into Gibraltar from overseas.
During
- Follow instructions from local authorities and emergency services immediately.
- Contact the nearest British Embassy, High Commission or Consulate for consular assistance — they can help British nationals (including Gibraltarians) in difficulty.
- Contact your travel insurer’s emergency line as soon as possible.
- Stay in contact with family or friends at home and let them know you are safe.
- Follow FCDO advice updates — these may include evacuation guidance or recommended routes out.
- If caught in civil unrest, stay indoors and away from crowds, protests or demonstrations.
- Do not attempt to film or photograph incidents — this can attract unwanted attention.
After
- Once home, report any issues encountered to your travel insurer and the FCDO.
- Seek medical attention, or call the GHA on 111, if you were injured or exposed to illness abroad.
- If you were affected by trauma or a distressing incident, consider speaking to a counsellor or your GP.
- Check whether your documents, belongings or financial accounts need to be replaced or secured following the incident.