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Guernsey visas

Guernsey business visa

Business and official visits are mentioned for certain official passport holders and people travelling on official duty. Detailed rules for ordinary business visitors are not given.

Ways to get a Guernsey business visa

  1. Diplomatic Visa Arrangement visitor visa

    Visa needed

    Specified passport holders from China, Indonesia, South Africa, Turkey and Vietnam fall under this arrangement.

  2. Official-duty visa exemption

    No visa needed

    UN passport holders on official visits, Interpol passport holders on duty, and NATO or European Union employees travelling for business or official purposes qualify.

Who needs it

Specified official passport holders from China, Indonesia, South Africa, Turkey and Vietnam need a Diplomatic Visa Arrangement visitor visa.

Who doesn't

Certain UN passport holders, Interpol passport holders, and NATO and European Union employees qualify for official-duty exemptions.

Good to know

  • Official-duty exemptions depend on the purpose of the trip.
  • The exact passport categories covered by each country’s diplomatic arrangement are not fully specified.
  • Ordinary business visitor eligibility and permitted activities are not detailed.

Questions

Do I need a business visa for Guernsey?

Specified official passport holders from China, Indonesia, South Africa, Turkey and Vietnam need a Diplomatic Visa Arrangement visitor visa. Certain UN passport holders, Interpol passport holders, and NATO and European Union employees qualify for official-duty exemptions.

What are the ways to get a business visa for Guernsey?

There are 2 options: Diplomatic Visa Arrangement visitor visa (a visa from an embassy); Official-duty visa exemption (no visa at all).

Who can go to Guernsey without a business visa?

UN passport holders on official visits, Interpol passport holders on duty, and NATO or European Union employees travelling for business or official purposes qualify.

What rules do I have to follow on a Guernsey business visa?

Official-duty exemptions depend on the purpose of the trip.

Does my passport change whether I need a business visa for Guernsey?

Yes. Rules depend on the country that issued your passport. Open the Guernsey visa page and choose your passport for a plain answer.

Can a business visa for Guernsey be refused?

Yes. Officials can refuse a visa or entry, even after you apply. Give true answers, bring the documents asked for, and keep proof of your onward trip and money.

Where do I check the latest Guernsey business visa rules?

On Guernsey's official immigration or foreign ministry website, or at its embassy. Rules change, so check close to your trip.

Can I change my business visa once I am in Guernsey?

Often you cannot switch visa type inside the country. Ask the immigration office before you travel if you might need to.

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