Residence Permit - Unmarried Partner of a Gibraltarian

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Which family relationships qualify?

An unmarried partner of a Gibraltarian in a durable relationship of at least two years at the time of application. Being married to, or in a civil partnership with, someone with Gibraltarian Status does not give a route under these rules.

See recorded sources

https://www.gibraltarlaws.gov.gi/uploads/legislations/treaty-on-gibraltar/2026s166/2026s166.pdf
24.(1) An unmarried partner of a Gibraltarian shall qualify for a residence permit if the Authority is satisfied that they are in a durable relationship of at least two years at the time of the application.
https://residency.gov.gi/residency/family-partners-and-students/
If you are married to, or in a civil partnership with , someone with Gibraltarian Status, these rules do not provide a route based on your relationship.

Who may sponsor or bring the family member, and what immigration/citizenship status must that person hold?

The partner must be someone with Gibraltarian Status.

See recorded sources

https://residency.gov.gi/residency/family-partners-and-students/
If you are the unmarried partner of someone with Gibraltarian Status, you qualify for a residence permit where you provide evidence of a durable relationship of at least two years at the time of your application.

What is important for proving marriage, partnership, parentage, custody, dependency or another qualifying relationship?

A durable relationship means a genuine and subsisting relationship akin to marriage; there must be evidence of an established and ongoing personal relationship, and a relationship based solely or mainly on remote or online contact does not qualify.

See recorded sources

https://residency.gov.gi/residency/family-partners-and-students/
A durable relationship means a genuine, ongoing relationship akin to marriage. You must show evidence of an established personal relationship — a relationship based solely or mainly on remote or online contact does not qualify.
https://www.gibraltarlaws.gov.gi/uploads/legislations/treaty-on-gibraltar/2026s166/2026s166.pdf
(2) For the purposes of this regulation, a “durable relationship” means a genuine and subsisting relationship akin to marriage, and the Authority shall not be satisfied that a relationship is durable unless there is evidence of an established and ongoing personal relationship between the parties which is not based solely or primarily on remote or online communication.

What important financial, accommodation, insurance or maintenance responsibilities apply?

This is a route in its own right: the salary, age and business requirements of employment routes do not apply, and no deposit applies. The official source does not state accommodation, insurance or maintenance requirements for this route.

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Limits of the record

Accommodation, insurance or maintenance requirements for this route are not stated.

https://residency.gov.gi/residency/family-partners-and-students/
This is a route in its own right. You do not need to meet the salary, age or business requirements that apply to applications through employment, and no deposit applies.

How does the application work at a high level, what rights does the family member receive, how long does the status last, and how can it become independent or longer-term where officially stated?

Apply by contacting the Department of Immigration and Home Affairs, not through the online application for employment routes. If the Authority is satisfied the requirements are met, it issues a residence permit, which unless otherwise stated is valid for one year. The official source does not state the rights of the permit holder or any path to longer-term status.

See recorded sources

Limits of the record

Rights of the permit holder and any route to longer-term status are not stated.

https://residency.gov.gi/residency/family-partners-and-students/
To apply as the unmarried partner of a Gibraltarian, contact the Department of Immigration and Home Affairs — you do not use the online application for employment routes.
https://www.gibraltarlaws.gov.gi/uploads/legislations/treaty-on-gibraltar/2026s166/2026s166.pdf
(3) If the Authority is satisfied that the requirements of this regulation are met, it shall issue the person with a residence permit.
https://www.gibraltarlaws.gov.gi/uploads/legislations/treaty-on-gibraltar/2026s166/2026s166.pdf
18.(1) Unless otherwise stated in these Regulations, a residence permit shall be valid for a period of one year.

These are the answers currently recorded in the catalogue. A missing or partial answer is not an eligibility decision.

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Residence Permit - Unmarried Partner of a Gibraltarian

Which family relationships qualify?

Who may sponsor or bring the family member, and what immigration/citizenship status must that person hold?

What is important for proving marriage, partnership, parentage, custody, dependency or another qualifying relationship?

What important financial, accommodation, insurance or maintenance responsibilities apply?

How does the application work at a high level, what rights does the family member receive, how long does the status last, and how can it become independent or longer-term where officially stated?

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