A Brief Explanation Of Jersey Work Permits

Work permits are a requirement under the Immigration (Work Permits) (Jersey) Rules 1995 and as such employers are required to apply for a work permit for employees who require immigration permission to enter or remain in Jersey for work.

As of the 31 December 2020 at 11:00pm (Brexit), freedom of movement between the United Kingdom and the European Union ended and as such free movement to Jersey also ceased. As a result, all non-British or Irish nationals, also require immigration permission to visit, work, study or settle in Jersey.

What is a work permit?

A work permit is a type of permission that an employer must obtain for any prospective employee who is coming to Jersey from outside the UK, the Crown Dependencies (Bailiwick of Jersey, Bailiwick of Guernsey and the Isle of Man) and Ireland (the Common Travel Area or "CTA").