Plain-English step-by-step guides to Gibraltar's government processes — from registering a birth to starting a business.
⚠️ Guides are for general guidance only. Always verify current requirements with the relevant government office before submitting applications.
6 Convent Place, Gibraltar. Open Monday to Friday, 9am–4pm. No appointment needed for most applications. Midday is typically quieter than mornings. Handles births, deaths, marriages, and Gibraltar Identity Card (GIC) applications.
Attend the CSRO at 6 Convent Place with: valid passport, proof of Gibraltar residency (utility bill dated within 3 months), 2 passport photos, and £20 fee. Processing takes 2–4 weeks. See our full GIC guide on the blog.
The GORR (Gibraltar Online Registration Register) online application is straightforward. Processing times vary — allow 4–12 weeks. You can work and reside in Gibraltar while your application is being processed if you have a valid employment contract or other qualifying basis.
The DVLD is located at the Victoria Stadium area, Queensway. Open Monday–Friday 9am–4pm. Handles vehicle registration, driving licence exchanges, annual vehicle tests (MOT equivalent), and road tax (vehicle licence) renewals.
No. UK and EU driving licences can be exchanged directly for a Gibraltar driving licence with no test required. Bring your licence, passport/GIC, 1 passport photo, proof of Gibraltar address, and £30 fee. Your Gibraltar licence is issued the same day.
Approximately £30–£50 — check the DVLD for current rates. Book at the DVLD test centre at Victoria Stadium. Vehicles over 3 years old require an annual test. If your vehicle fails, you have 30 days for a free retest on the same faults.
Submit Form A1 to Companies House Gibraltar (Suite 771, Europort) with your Memorandum & Articles of Association, director/shareholder details, and £40 fee. Incorporation is usually completed in 24–48 hours. Most applicants use a local lawyer or company formation agent.
The GORR online portal is at gibraltar.gov.gi/gorr. EU nationals with a right to reside in Gibraltar post-Brexit must register here. Required documents: valid passport, proof of employment or self-sufficiency, proof of Gibraltar address.
Yes, if you are a Gibraltar national or have qualifying residency status. Complete a Housing Application Form at the Gibraltar Housing Authority, 35 Town Range. Allocations are based on a points system according to need.
Attend the GHA Health Centre on Hospital Hill in person. Bring your Gibraltar Identity Card or passport. You'll be assigned a GP and can then book appointments by phone. NHS-equivalent healthcare is free at point of use for qualifying residents.