Permit of residence – self-sufficient persons / own business
Permit of residence – self-sufficient persons / own business is a residence route in Gibraltar (Meios próprios). Discretionary permit of residence under Immigration, Asylum & Refugee Act for persons with sufficient means/health cover, or self-employed with Gibraltar business licence. Low confidence: criteria not published; Cat 2 is the usual route for wealthy non-workers.
Passive-income and financially independent residence →Requirements at a glance
Spouse and children can usually be included. Permanent residence: after 5 years. Citizenship can be possible after about 6 years.
How holders are taxed
Ordinary Gibraltar tax residence: income tax up to ~28%; no CGT, wealth or inheritance tax
Next steps
Check the official page for the current rules and fees, compare this route with the other programmes on the interactive map, and talk to a licensed immigration lawyer or authorised agent before applying.
| Categoria | Meios próprios |
|---|---|
| Investimento | — |
| Taxas (família) | — |
| Rendimento / ano | — |
| Património | — |
| Estadia mín. | — |
| RP | 5 |
| Cidadania | 6 |
| Trabalho | ownBusiness |
| Elegível | all (discretionary) |
| Impostos | Ordinary Gibraltar tax residence: income tax up to ~28%; no CGT, wealth or inheritance tax |
| À data de | 2026-10 |
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