British visitors to Gibraltar could face Schengen checks under new Brexit proposals

Sign up to our free Brexit and beyond email for the latest headlines on what Brexit is meaning for the UK Sign up to our Brexit email for the latest insight Sign up to our Brexit email for the latest insight SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy British visitors to Gibraltar could face Schengen Area checks on touchdown, according to the minister conducting post-Brexit negotiations with the European Commission. British nationals do not need a visa to enter Gibraltar for visits, study or work.” But assuming full Schengen Area rules are applied, British people travelling for work or study may need visas. “The UK will only agree to terms that the Government of Gibraltar are content with and will not agree to anything that compromises sovereignty.” The minister also said that some form of joint use of the territory’s airport – “to facilitate flights between Gibraltar and the EU” – was under discussion. “Talk of Schengen border checks in Gibraltar, the notion of a ‘level playing field’ for cross border trade and ‘flexibility’ regarding joint UK/Spain management of Gibraltar airport is alarming and does not accord with what you have previously described to us concerning the Government’s approach to – and progress of – Gibraltar negotiations.” In his letter, Sir William “requires” Mr Docherty to appear before the committee today.