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Guernsey Six-Month Visa Exemption Work Permit

18 facts quoted from the official source

Short-work route for a non-visa national taking an approved role in Guernsey for no more than six months.

Route type
Work
Can bring
—
Not stated in the official source
Requirements
10
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.

10 requirements quoted from the official source.

The conditions that decide it
  • Approved Occupation RequiredJob roles eligible for this arrangement are listed within the Employment Permit Policy.
  • Character and securityThey also need to ensure they meet the Criminal Convictions section of this document.
  • Employer Application RequiredOnly an employer can apply for Employment Permits in Guernsey.
  • Eta RequiredFrom 23 April 2026, it will be a requirement for non-visa nationals to apply for and be granted an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) to enter the British CTA.
  • Full Time Employment RequiredConditional on working full-time in a named job role for a named employer.
  • Named Employer And Role RequiredConditional on working full-time in a named job role for a named employer.
  • Non Visa National Required'Non-visa' nationals, coming to work in Guernsey for up to 6 months do not require a visa to enter the British Common Travel Area.
  • Occupation List KeyAny role listed in the Employment Permit Policy is eligible for a 6-month Work Permit.
  • Security Disclosure RequiredA person needs to complete a security disclosure process (DBS vetting) of a standard relevant to the post.
  • Separate Work And Employment Permits RequiredUnder this arrangement a separate Work Permit and Employment Permit is required.
Also stated by the source
  • Eligibility summary'Non-visa' nationals, coming to work in Guernsey for up to 6 months do not require a visa to enter the British Common Travel Area, but require a Work Permit issued by the Immigration & Nationality Division.
  • Family members coveredAccommodate anyone.
  • Official source basis'Non-visa' nationals, coming to work in Guernsey for up to 6 months do not require a visa to enter the British Common Travel Area, but require a Work Permit issued by the Immigration & Nationality Division.
  • Repeat Break MonthsReturn to the Bailiwick under this arrangement unless a 3-month break from the British CTA has been undertaken.
  • Report summary'Non-visa' nationals, coming to work in Guernsey for up to 6 months do not require a visa to enter the British Common Travel Area, but require a Work Permit issued by the Immigration & Nationality Division.
  • Settlement Time AccrualAccrue time towards settlement or Established Residency.
Family

Who you can bring

  • Family members coveredAccommodate anyone.
Costs & timelines

What the source prices

Validity
2 proven from the official source.
  • Renewal or extensionExtend employment permission beyond the 6-month limit.
  • Validity Months MaxComing to work in Guernsey for up to 6 months.
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FAQ

Straight answers

01Who qualifies for this route to Guernsey?
The official source states: Short-work route for a non-visa national taking an approved role in Guernsey for no more than six months.

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

We checked 18 points against the official source; 18 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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