Jersey work permit
long-term, temporary, intra-company and other routes
Non-British, non-Irish nationals need a Jersey work permit to work in Jersey. Permits are issued by Jersey Customs and Immigration Service under the Work Permit Policy and are tied to one named employer and role. The employer must also hold licensing permission under the Control of Housing and Work (Jersey) Law 2012. The worker applies separately for a visa, which is UK-aligned and processed by the UK Home Office.
Life in Jersey
Money
2
Currency
British Pound
GBP
British Pound
Tax
Flat 20%
Income tax (national)
GST 5% · social security 6%
Tax is the lower of 20% standard rate or 26% on income above the GBP 21,250 exemption threshold (marginal relief), so the effective rate never exceeds 20%.
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Who it’s for
Foreign workers offered a job by a licensed Jersey employer.
Eligibility
Employer licence
The employer must hold the required licensing permission under the Control of Housing and Work (Jersey) Law 2012.
Skill level (long-term)
Show a skill level of at least RQF 3 or equivalent (A level), unless an exception applies.
- Applies to the long-term route
- Exceptions may apply
Official wording
Minimum RQF 3 or equivalent (A level), unless an exception applies.
Salary
You need a salary at the higher of the minimum threshold or the going rate for your occupation, on a 40-hour week.
Example salary and occupation thresholds
- ExampleGBP 15.00 x 40 x 52
- GBP 31,200
- Chief executives
- GBP 84,100
- Financial managers/directors
- GBP 70,000
- Other occupations have their own thresholds
Official wording
The higher of the minimum salary threshold or the going rate for the occupation, on a 40-hour week. Example given: GBP 15.00 x 40 x 52 = GBP 31,200. Occupation thresholds include GBP 84,100 for chief executives and GBP 70,000 for financial managers and directors.
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- Next requirementEnglish
- Document checklistWork permit application
- FeesWork permit fee
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