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UK and EU Reach Deal on Gibraltar Passport Checks

Spain to conduct border controls as Gibraltar moves toward Schengen alignment

12 June 2025 · 08:13 UTC

The United Kingdom has reached an agreement with the European Union allowing Spain to perform passport checks at Gibraltar’s port and airport, effectively integrating the territory into the Schengen free-travel zone.

The deal ends years of uncertainty following Brexit and is expected to streamline cross-border movement while maintaining British sovereignty over Gibraltar.