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Guernsey visas

Guernsey family visa

Listed routes include a Marriage Visitor visa, a Parent of a Child Student visa and a family permit for certain relatives of European citizens.

Ways to get a Guernsey family visa

  1. Marriage Visitor visa

    Visa needed

    A marriage visit route is listed; detailed eligibility is not given.

  2. Parent of a Child Student visa

    Visa needed

    A route for a parent of a child student is listed; detailed eligibility is not given.

  3. EEA Family Permit

    Other permit

    Family members of European Union, European Economic Area and Swiss citizens who do not qualify for a listed visa exemption can apply for this permit instead of a visa.

    Fee
    Free.
    Processing
    Most visa applications are decided within 3 weeks.
    1. Register an online account.
    2. Complete the application form.
    3. Attend an appointment and give biometrics unless exempt.

Who needs it

Travellers coming to marry, accompany a child student or use the listed family permit need permission suited to that purpose.

Who doesn't

Family members who already qualify for a visa exemption do not need the listed family permit instead of a visa.

How to apply

  1. Register an online account.
  2. Complete the relevant application form.
  3. Pay any applicable fee.
  4. Attend an appointment and give biometrics where required.

What to bring

  • Fingerprints and a digital face image for the family permit, unless exempt.

Good to know

  • Ordinary visa-exempt visitor permission does not allow marriage or registration of a civil partnership.
  • Spouse, dependant and settlement visa rules are not detailed.
  • The visitor visa type list is dated April 2015.

Questions

Do I need a family visa for Guernsey?

Travellers coming to marry, accompany a child student or use the listed family permit need permission suited to that purpose. Family members who already qualify for a visa exemption do not need the listed family permit instead of a visa.

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

There are 3 options: Marriage Visitor visa (a visa from an embassy); Parent of a Child Student visa (a visa from an embassy); EEA Family Permit (a special permit).

How long does a Guernsey family visa take?

Most visa applications are decided within 3 weeks.

What documents do I need for a Guernsey family visa?

Fingerprints and a digital face image for the family permit, unless exempt..

How do I apply for a Guernsey family visa?

1. 1. Register an online account. 2. 2. Complete the relevant application form. 3. 3. Pay any applicable fee. 4. 4. Attend an appointment and give biometrics where required.

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

Ordinary visa-exempt visitor permission does not allow marriage or registration of a civil partnership.

Does my passport change whether I need a family 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 family 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 family 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 family 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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