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That claim is broadly correct, especially pre-Brexit and in practice today — but it oversimplifies how Gibraltar’s immigration law technically works.

Let’s break it down:
TRUE: British citizens don’t need a visa
UK citizens can enter Gibraltar visa-free — always have.

Gibraltar treats British nationals as “Qualified Persons” under its law.

Source:
https://www.gibraltarlaws.gov.gi/legislations/immigration-asylum-and-refugee-act-178
https://www.gibraltar.gov.gi/sites/default/files/2021-08/Guidance-on-British-Citizens-living-and-working-in-Gibraltar.pdf

TRUE: British nationals can gain residency easily
Self-sufficiency (e.g. private income or pension) is one of the legal grounds to apply for residency.

This is why retirees and remote workers often relocate there — they’re low-risk, economically independent, and easy to process.

Residency info:
https://www.gibraltar.gov.gi/new/sites/default/files/2023-01/British%20Citizens%20Living%20and%20Working%20in%20Gibraltar.pdf

BUT: It’s not automatic
Even with self-sufficiency, you still have to apply for a permit — it’s not just “show up and you’re in.”

Residency approval is discretionary, though most Brits are accepted quickly if they meet requirements.

Local authorities still regulate and process your stay legally through their permit system.