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Gibraltar border checks: what is changing for British travellers?
- Gibraltar probably joins EU customs and Schengen, changing its border status as part of a new treaty.
- Border changes include the demolition of Gibraltar's 7ft fence and a fluid border with Spain for road travel.
- Air arrivals to Gibraltar will face dual border checks as Spain enforces Schengen rules at the airport.
- 90/180-day rule applies to many travelers, with exceptions for certain residents and registered Gibraltarians.
- Shopping will no longer be tax-free; Gibraltar plans a Transaction Tax starting at 15%.
- The treaty is not yet ratified but provisional changes are set to take effect from April 10.
- Spain could block entry under post-Brexit treaty if the 90/180-day rule is exceeded.
- The airport will serve as a Schengen port of entry, with Spanish border staff checking the EES database.
- Airlines face fines and must repatriate passengers if API checks reveal overstay.
- The plan aims to create a seamless border for travelers between Spain and Gibraltar.
- The treaty affects Britons visiting Europe, with potential implications for future travel days.
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