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Guernsey Long Term Employment Permit (LTEP) with Work Permit

20 facts quoted from the official source

Long-term employment route for a role explicitly marked LTEP in the official Approved Posts list, subject to the listed skill, qualification and experience criteria.

Route type
Work
Can bring
dependants
from the official record
Requirements
11
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.

11 requirements quoted from the official source.

The conditions that decide it
  • Approved Occupation RequiredOnly job roles listed as an LTEP can benefit from a Long Term Employment Permit.
  • Character and securityThey also need to ensure they meet the Criminal Convictions section of this document.
  • Full Time Employment RequiredConditional on working full-time in a named job role for a named employer.
  • Language requirementA person needs to meet the criteria under the English Language Requirement section.
  • Named Employer And Role RequiredConditional on working full-time in a named job role for a named employer.
  • Occupation List KeyLong Term Employment Permit job roles listed in the 'Employment Permit Policy - Approved Posts' are marked as LTEP.
  • Population Management Permission RequiredIn addition, everyone living and working in island of Guernsey needs to hold a Population Management Permit or Certificate (although there are some exceptions).
  • Role Specific Criteria RequiredA person needs to meet the criteria listed for the job role in the Employment Permit Policy - Approved Posts.
  • Security Disclosure RequiredA person needs to complete a security disclosure process (DBS vetting) of a standard relevant to the post.
  • Skill Level MinThe job role must be at or above the minimum skills level: RQF 3 or equivalent (A level or equivalent qualification).
What you’ll show with your application

Paperwork you prepare — it does not rule you out.

  • AccommodationAble to live in any Local or Open Market property as a householder.
Also stated by the source
  • Eligibility summaryOnly job roles listed as an LTEP can benefit from a Long Term Employment Permit. If a person requires immigration permission, the visa will be granted for the initial 3-year period.
  • Established Residency MonthsA person stands to become an Established Resident (8 consecutive years of Local Market residence).
  • Family members coveredAble to accommodate dependant family members.
  • Official source basisOnly job roles listed as an LTEP can benefit from a Long Term Employment Permit. If a person requires immigration permission, the visa will be granted for the initial 3-year period.
  • Report summaryOnly job roles listed as an LTEP can benefit from a Long Term Employment Permit. If a person requires immigration permission, the visa will be granted for the initial 3-year period.
  • Settlement Residence Months MinIf a person (visa holder), completes a legitimate period of 5 years continuous residence, they may be eligible for Indefinite Leave to Remain.
  • Work and study rightsAble to take on part-time employment in addition to the full-time employment listed on your Permit.
  • Pathway Or Limited Variant PossibleIf they don't, a person may be issued with 'Pathway' or 'Limited' LTEP.
Family

Who you can bring

dependants
  • Family members coveredAble to accommodate dependant family members.
Costs & timelines

What the source prices

Validity
1 proven from the official source.
  • Initial Validity MonthsIf a person requires immigration permission, the visa will be granted for the initial 3-year period.
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FAQ

Straight answers

01Who qualifies for this route to Guernsey?
The official source states: Long-term employment route for a role explicitly marked LTEP in the official Approved Posts list, subject to the listed skill, qualification and experience criteria.
02Can I bring my family?
The official record lists: dependants.
03Do I need to show accommodation in Guernsey?
The official source states: Able to live in any Local or Open Market property as a householder.

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

We checked 20 points against the official source; 20 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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Fees and processing time are not published in the official source for this route. We publish a number only when the official text states that number.

Not stated in the official source — the official source names no exclusion for this route.

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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