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Guernsey Out-of-Policy Employment Permit

9 facts quoted from the official source

Discretionary employer-sponsored application for a role absent from the Guernsey approved list but present on the UK Skilled Occupations List.

Route type
Work
Can bring
—
Not stated in the official source
Requirements
4
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.

4 requirements quoted from the official source.

The conditions that decide it
  • Case By Case DecisionThe application is then reviewed on a case-by-case basis by the senior management.
  • Guernsey List Absence RequiredIf a job role is not listed on the Employment Permit Policy - Approved Posts.
  • Permit TypeAn application would need to be made for an 'out of policy' Short, Seasonal or Long Term Employment Permit.
  • Uk Skilled Occupation List RequiredBut is featured on the UK Skilled Occupations List ('the UK List').
Also stated by the source
  • Approval GuaranteedThere is not a guarantee that a Permit will be granted until the full application is reviewed.
  • Eligibility summaryIf a job role is not listed on the Employment Permit Policy - Approved Posts but is featured on the UK Skilled Occupations List ('the UK List') an Employment Permit could still be considered.
  • Official source basisIf a job role is not listed on the Employment Permit Policy - Approved Posts but is featured on the UK Skilled Occupations List ('the UK List') an Employment Permit could still be considered.
  • Report summaryIf a job role is not listed on the Employment Permit Policy - Approved Posts but is featured on the UK Skilled Occupations List ('the UK List') an Employment Permit could still be considered.
  • Supporting documentsThis type of application requires additional information and supporting material which can include key elements of the role and how this aligns to your business plan, succession planning, recruitment efforts, etc.
Family

Who you can bring

— Not stated in the official source. The official page for this route does not address dependent-family rights, so we do not publish a claim either way.
How it works

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FAQ

Straight answers

01Who qualifies for this route to Guernsey?
The official source states: Discretionary employer-sponsored application for a role absent from the Guernsey approved list but present on the UK Skilled Occupations List.

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

We checked 9 points against the official source; 9 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.

See the 0 open points

Fees, validity 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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4 other work routes to Guernsey.

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