Working In Guernsey

An Overview

Guernsey is a separate legal jurisdiction from the UK. It has its own employment laws and, due to its size, controls are in place regulating who can live and work in the Island. Anyone coming to Guernsey must not only have valid entry clearance under the Island's immigration rules but must also comply with the housing and right to work laws.

This Guide provides a basic overview of the key factors of these rules and laws.

Immigration

British citizens and nationals of other European Union member states and Switzerland (or a family member) may enter the Bailiwick of Guernsey ("the Bailiwick") and remain indefinitely for the purpose of undertaking employment or other business activities. Alternatively, British ancestry provisions (i.e. maternal or paternal grand-parentage) may be relied upon to apply for entry clearance to work in the Bailiwick for up to four years.