The UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) updated its Spain travel advisory on 11 July, adding information on an ongoing heatwave affecting northern regions and noting the forthcoming removal of the Gibraltar land frontier. British nationals—who accounted for 17 % of Spain’s 2025 tourist arrivals—are cautioned to follow local authority guidance as temperatures approach 40 °C in parts of the Basque Country and Navarra. The notice also reminds travellers that, while healthcare remains accessible via the UK Global Health Insurance Card, private insurance is recommended for high-risk activities under extreme heat. Regarding Gibraltar, the FCDO explains that UK passport holders will clear Schengen entry checks at Gibraltar airport from 15 July and should ensure their passports have at least three months’ validity beyond the date they plan to leave the Schengen area.
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Mobile carriers have confirmed that roaming policies will remain unchanged within Gibraltar post-integration. Tour operators are amending itineraries that feature same-day excursions from the Costa del Sol to Gibraltar to reflect the expected easing of land-border congestion. The advisory also mentions ongoing industrial action by ground-handling staff at several Spanish airports, though disruption has so far been limited.
For travellers who want to confirm whether they need any additional paperwork before crossing into Spain or Gibraltar, VisaHQ can help by providing up-to-date visa guidance, passport-validity checks and an easy online application process; visit for more information.
Mobile carriers have confirmed that roaming policies will remain unchanged within Gibraltar post-integration. Tour operators are amending itineraries that feature same-day excursions from the Costa del Sol to Gibraltar to reflect the expected easing of land-border congestion. The advisory also mentions ongoing industrial action by ground-handling staff at several Spanish airports, though disruption has so far been limited.
