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Country guideLast checked October 17, 2026

Visas and immigration in Guernsey

2 routes from official government sources, grouped by type. Each guide covers who it's for, the requirements and where to apply.

Visit & tourism 1
Work permits 1

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Visiting Guernsey

Short-stay rules by passport, from official sources. Last checked October 17, 2026.

2 passports visa-free
83 passports need an eTA or eVisa
164 passports need a visa

Passports that can visit without a visa

Ireland
United Kingdom

Visit & tourism1 pathway

Bailiwick of Guernsey visit
The Bailiwick of Guernsey is a Crown Dependency with its own Immigration Rules (2008), run by the Guernsey Border Agency, and is part of the Common Travel Area. A UK visit visa also allows a visit to Guernsey, Jersey and the Isle of Man, with no separate visa needed. Since 23 April 2026, non-visa nationals travelling directly to Guernsey from outside the UK and Islands need an ETA.
Temporary only
Last checked October 17, 2026
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Work permits1 pathway

Guernsey Employment Permit (immigration) with Population Management permit
Non-British, non-Irish nationals need immigration permission to take employment in the Bailiwick of Guernsey under the Employment Permit Policy (from 3 April 2023). Separately, everyone who is not locally qualified needs a Population Management permit, such as a Short Term Employment Permit (STEP) or Long Term Employment Permit (LTEP), applied for by employers through the Population Portal. Alderney, Sark and Herm have their own employment permit policy.
May lead to permanent residence
Last checked October 17, 2026
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