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GuernseyWork permitsLast checked October 17, 2026

Guernsey Employment Permit (immigration) with Population Management permit

STEP/LTEP

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.

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Life in Guernsey

Money

2

Currency

British Pound

GBP

British Pound

Tax

Flat 20%

Income tax (national)

social security 7.5%

Personal allowance GBP 15,200 (2026), withdrawn by GBP 1 for every GBP 5 of income above GBP 85,000.

Official rates, 2026 · headline only

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Who it’s for

Foreign workers offered a job by a Guernsey employer.

Eligibility

  • Who needs it

    Anyone who is not a British or Irish citizen needs permission to take employment in the Bailiwick.

  • Dependants

    You need an LTEP for a post on the approved posts list to bring dependants.

    • Rule applies since 3 April 2023
    • Applies to permit holders
    Official wording

    Since 3 April 2023, a permit holder must hold an LTEP for a post on the approved posts list to bring dependants.

  • STEP extension

    If you reach the 3-year limit on or after 3 April 2026, you may get 9 more months on a STEP.

    STEP extension

    For limits reached on or after 3 April 2026
    Current limit
    3 years
    Possible extension
    9 months
    • Stay in the same role
    • Stay with the same employer
    • Be ordinarily resident on 3 April 2026
    Official wording

    Holders who reach the 3-year limit on or after 3 April 2026, stay in the same role with the same employer and were ordinarily resident on 3 April 2026 may get 9 more months.

A sneak peek at what's inside

  • Next requirementSettlement
  • Document checklistEmployment permit application form (also for change of employment)
  • FeesWork permit and leave to remain fees

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