Yet Spanish security officers are warning that quicker crossings must not come at the cost of proper border controls. That makes one question increasingly relevant: could Gibraltar’s new system create opportunities for people trying to reach the Schengen area illegally? He has argued that the Rock should not be regarded simply as a convenient gateway into the Schengen area. British citizens are still subject to the relevant Schengen entry requirements when entering the Schengen area unless they benefit from specific residence or other rights. Picardo insists Gibraltar should not become an easy gateway into Schengen.