Bailiwick of Guernsey visit
Common Travel Area, UK visit visa and ETA
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.
Visiting Guernsey
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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Personal allowance GBP 15,200 (2026), withdrawn by GBP 1 for every GBP 5 of income above GBP 85,000.
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Who it’s for
Visitors to Guernsey, Alderney, Sark and Herm who are not British or Irish citizens.
Eligibility
Visa nationals
Check UK visa requirements; a UK visit visa covers Guernsey.
ETA
Non-visa nationals arriving directly from outside the UK and Islands need an ETA.
From 23 April 2026Official wording
Required from 23 April 2026 for non-visa nationals arriving directly from outside the UK and Islands.
CTA residents
People working in the UK or another Crown Dependency may visit without further permission, but may not work or live in Guernsey without Guernsey approval.
A sneak peek at what's inside
- Document checklistPassport
- FeesETA
- Steps to applyCheck UK visa/ETA requirements on GOV
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- 3 steps
- Processing times and conditions
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