The Government will designate the blue civilian registration card to become the document which recognises the residency rights in Gibraltar of EU, EEA and Swiss nationals under the Withdrawal Agreement. This means that those relevant residents of Gibraltar who already have a blue card do not need take any further action. This information is set out in the latest Technical Notice issued by the Government today which provides guidance to EU, EEA and Swiss citizens who live in Gibraltar. It will be

Schengen? EU? EEA? If you’re confused—you’re not alone! Many people think they’re the same, but they actually serve different purposes. European Union (EU): A political & economic union of 27 countries promoting free trade, cooperation & stability. Schengen Zone: 29 countries that removed border checks. Travel freely—no passport/visa checks at borders! European Economic Area (EEA): Gives non-EU countries access to the EU single market (includes EU Norway, Iceland, Liechtenstein). Understanding t