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Gibraltar Travel Health Guide

Low risk

Gibraltar carries a CDC Level 1 travel health notice. No malaria risk. Key travel vaccines: COVID-19, Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B.

Overall risk

Low risk

Malaria

None

Best time to visit

Year-round

Recommended vaccines

Routine Vaccines

Make sure you're up-to-date on all routine vaccines including chickenpox, tetanus, flu, MMR, polio, and shingles.

Recommended

COVID-19

Stay up-to-date with COVID-19 vaccines before traveling.

Recommended

Hepatitis A

Consider hepatitis A vaccination, especially if you plan to visit rural areas or eat street food.

Recommended

Hepatitis B

Get hepatitis B vaccine if you haven't been vaccinated before.

Recommended

Measles

Measles cases are rising worldwide. Make sure you're fully vaccinated with MMR vaccine at least 2 weeks before travel. Infants 6-11 months need an early dose.

Recommended

Rabies

Rabid dogs are uncommon in Gibraltar and rabies vaccines are available if needed. Consider pre-exposure vaccination only if you'll have high-risk animal contact or limited access to medical care.

Situational

Yellow Fever

Yellow fever vaccine is not recommended and not required for entry to Gibraltar.

Situational

Disease risks

Emergency numbers

Police

999

Medical / Ambulance

999

Fire

999

U.S. Embassy

+350-200-79700

Gibraltar travel health FAQ

Do I need vaccines to travel to Gibraltar?▼

For travel to Gibraltar, Routine Vaccines, COVID-19, Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B and Measles are recommended; Rabies and Yellow Fever may be advised depending on your itinerary. Make sure your routine vaccinations (such as MMR, Tdap, polio and seasonal flu) are up to date, and see a travel-health provider about 4–6 weeks before you leave.

Is there malaria in Gibraltar?▼

No — Gibraltar is not considered a malaria-risk destination, so antimalarial medication is not routinely needed. Basic insect-bite precautions are still sensible.

Is it safe to travel to Gibraltar?▼

From a travel-health standpoint, Gibraltar is currently rated low risk. Gibraltar carries a CDC Level 1 travel health notice. No malaria risk. Key travel vaccines: COVID-19, Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B.

What are the emergency phone numbers in Gibraltar?▼

Key emergency numbers in Gibraltar are Police 999, Medical / Ambulance 999, Fire 999 and U.S. Embassy +350-200-79700. Save them before you travel and confirm the current numbers with your accommodation on arrival.

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Sources: CDC Travelers' Health · WHO International Travel and Health. Last updated 2026-07-31. Health conditions and entry rules change — verify with the CDC, WHO and your destination’s authorities before travel. This page is informational and not a substitute for advice from a travel-medicine provider.