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Jersey visas

Jersey business visa

Business visits are mentioned, including special arrangements for official passport holders. Ordinary visitor permission does not allow work for UK clients or entry to the UK jobs market.

Ways to get a Jersey business visa

  1. Standard Visitor visa

    Visa needed

    Visitors who need advance visitor permission and do not qualify for an exemption.

    Stay
    Up to 6 months per stay.
    Valid for
    Long-term multiple-entry visas are available for 2, 5 or 10 years.
    Entries
    Single or multiple stays.
    Fee
    £135 for stays of up to 6 months; £506 for 2 years; £506 for 5 years; £1128 for 10 years.
    Processing
    Most visa applications are decided within 3 weeks.
    1. Register an online account and complete the form.
    2. Pay the fee.
    3. Attend a visa application centre appointment.
  2. ETA (an online travel permit)

    eTA needed

    Visitors meeting the ETA nationality rules listed under tourist and visitor permission.

    Stay
    Up to 6 months.
    Valid for
    2 years, or until passport expiry if sooner.
    Fee
    £16.
    Processing
    Up to 3 business days; most decisions take a few hours.
    1. Apply for an ETA online.
    2. Pay the fee.
    3. Wait for the decision.
  3. Visa-free business visit

    No visa needed

    Travellers covered by the applicable visitor or official-travel visa exemptions.

Who needs it

Business visitors who do not qualify for a visa exemption need a visa before travel.

Who doesn't

Eligible visitors can use visa-free entry or an ETA. Some diplomatic and official travellers have separate exemptions.

How to apply

  1. Register an online account and complete the visa application.
  2. Pay the fee.
  3. Attend a visa application centre appointment.

What to bring

  • Passport or travel document.

Good to know

  • Ordinary visitor permission does not allow work for UK clients or access to the UK jobs market.
  • Remote work is allowed if clients or the employer are based outside the UK.
  • Detailed lists of permitted business activities are not given.
  • Special rules for diplomatic and official travellers appear under official travel.

Questions

Do I need a business visa for Jersey?

Business visitors who do not qualify for a visa exemption need a visa before travel. Eligible visitors can use visa-free entry or an ETA. Some diplomatic and official travellers have separate exemptions.

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

There are 3 options: Standard Visitor visa (a visa from an embassy); ETA (an online travel permit) (an online travel permit); Visa-free business visit (no visa at all).

Who can go to Jersey without a business visa?

Travellers covered by the applicable visitor or official-travel visa exemptions.

Can I apply online for Jersey?

Yes: ETA (an online travel permit). Visitors meeting the ETA nationality rules listed under tourist and visitor permission.

How long can I stay on a Jersey business visa?

Ordinary visitor stays are up to 6 months.

How much does a Jersey business visa cost?

£135 for a visitor visa allowing stays of up to 6 months.

How long does a Jersey business visa take?

Most visa applications are decided within 3 weeks.

What documents do I need for a Jersey business visa?

Passport or travel document..

How do I apply for a Jersey business visa?

1. 1. Register an online account and complete the visa application. 2. 2. Pay the fee. 3. 3. Attend a visa application centre appointment.

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

Ordinary visitor permission does not allow work for UK clients or access to the UK jobs market. Remote work is allowed if clients or the employer are based outside the UK.

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