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Gibraltar Border Fence Removed July 2026, Free Movement, 15% Tax

7/10/2026

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The border fence between Gibraltar and Spain will be removed on 15 July 2026, ending the land checkpoint.
The UK-EU agreement will eliminate border checks on that date, allowing free movement.
Fifteen thousand Spanish commuters to Gibraltar will no longer face delays.
Local businesses warn a 15 percent transaction tax will replace the 0-12 percent import duty.
Mayor Juan Franco says property prices are rising as Gibraltarians buy homes, creating a divide for residents.

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The border fence between Gibraltar and Spain will be removed on 15 July 2026, ending the land checkpoint.
The UK-EU agreement will eliminate border checks on that date, allowing free movement.
Fifteen thousand Spanish commuters to Gibraltar will no longer face delays.
Local businesses warn a 15 percent transaction tax will replace the 0-12 percent import duty.
Mayor Juan Franco says property prices are rising as Gibraltarians buy homes, creating a divide for residents.