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Travel Summary

• There are confirmed human cases of the H1N1 virus – Swine Flu in Gibraltar (source: Gibraltar Health Authority).  You should monitor local media reports for any developments and advice. The World Health Organisation (WHO) has raised its Pandemic Threat Alert Phase to Level 6.  The WHO website has further details. Check Swine Flu for further information. Guidance on Pandemic Flu can be obtained on the UK Department of Health website.  The Government of Gibraltar has indicated that when an individual with the H1N1 virus - Swine Flu is detected the medical protocol is that the patient will remain isolated for seven days and treated. There is currently no entry-exit screening at the airport or frontier.
  
  
• Gibraltar is a British Overseas Territory.  There is no formal British consular representation in Gibraltar and the local authorities deal with all requests for consular assistance.  See the General section of this travel advice for more details.
  
  
• There is an underlying threat from terrorism in Gibraltar. Attacks could be indiscriminate including in places frequented by expatriates and foreign travellers.
  
  
• If you are travelling to Spain as well as Gibraltar, you should check the Travel advice for Spain.
  
  
• Most visits to Gibraltar are trouble-free.  Violence or street crime is rare.
  
  
• We recommend that you obtain comprehensive travel and medical insurance before travelling.  You should check any exclusions, and that your policy covers you for all the activities you want to undertake.  See the General (Insurance) section of this advice and Travel insurance for more details.