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Guernsey Child Family Route

10 facts quoted from the official source

Family route for a dependent child under eighteen of a settled or otherwise eligible parent in Guernsey.

Route type
Family
Can bring
dependants, children +1
from the official record
Requirements
6
each quoted below
Who qualifies

Who this route is for

Every item below is the government’s own wording, quoted from the official source. Whether you personally qualify depends on your full profile.

6 requirements quoted from the official source.

The conditions that decide it
  • Independent Life AllowedThey are not leading an independent life, are not married and have not formed an independent family unit.
  • Parent Or Parental Responsibility RequiredYou are the child's parent or have parental responsibility.
  • Qualifying Parent Status RequiredYou currently live and are lawfully settled in the Bailiwick of Guernsey i.e. with no time limit on your stay.
  • Ltep Required For Worker SponsorWith effect from 03/04/2023 you will need to hold a Long Term Employment Permit in order to house a dependant.
  • Sole Responsibility Or Serious Reason RequiredChildren cannot normally come to live in the Bailiwick of Guernsey if one parent is living abroad, unless the parent here has sole responsibility for the child, or if there are serious reasons why the child must be allowed to come here.
What you’ll show with your application

Paperwork you prepare — it does not rule you out.

  • AccommodationYou have adequate accommodation where you can all live without help from public funds.
What rules you out

1 exclusion quoted from the official source.

  • Age Max ExclusiveThey are under the age of 18 years.
Also stated by the source
  • Eligibility summaryThey are under the age of 18 years.
  • Official source basisThey are under the age of 18 years.
  • Report summaryThey are under the age of 18 years.
Family

Who you can bring

dependantschildrenparents
How it works

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FAQ

Straight answers

01Who qualifies for this route to Guernsey?
The official source states: Family route for a dependent child under eighteen of a settled or otherwise eligible parent in Guernsey.
02Can I bring my family?
The official record lists: dependants, children, parents.
03Do I need to show accommodation in Guernsey?
The official source states: You have adequate accommodation where you can all live without help from public funds.

Every answer is quoted from the official gov.gg page for this route, last read 2026-07-26.

We checked 10 points against the official source; 10 are quoted on this page. The other 0 are either not addressed by the source or not yet backed by a quote — we would rather show you the edge of the record than fill it with a plausible guess.

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The source

Where every quote comes from

Official government source gov.ggLast read 2026-07-26 Every quote on this page is from this Guernsey government page.
Compiled from official sources · pending independent re-check · Last checked 2026-07-26 · Our methodology
 · Compiled by António Mira · How we verify · Not legal advice — rules change; confirm with the official source before deciding.
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Other family routes to Guernsey

4 other family routes to Guernsey.

Dependant Family of a Long Term Employment Permit HolderFiance or Fiancee of a Settled PersonSpouse or Civil Partner of a Settled PersonUnmarried Partner of a Settled Person
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