Marriage Visitor visa
Visa neededVisitors using the Marriage Visitor route. Detailed eligibility is not given.
3 ways to enter
Jersey visas
Jersey family visa
Named routes include the Marriage Visitor visa, Parent of a Child Student visa and EEA Family Permit. General spouse and dependant residence rules are not detailed.
Ways to get a Jersey family visa
Parent of a Child Student visa
Visa neededParents using the Parent of a Child Student route. Detailed eligibility is not given.
EEA Family Permit
Other permitFamily members of European Union, European Economic Area or Swiss citizens who are not covered by a visa exemption.
- Fee
- Free.
- Processing
- Most visa applications are decided within 3 weeks.
Who needs it
Travellers must use the route that covers their family circumstances or plans to marry.
Who doesn't
Family members who already qualify for a visa exemption do not need the EEA Family Permit described here.
Good to know
- Ordinary visa-free visitors must not register a marriage or civil partnership during their stay.
- Ukraine family sponsorship is covered separately under humanitarian schemes.
- Stay lengths and detailed eligibility for the named family and marriage routes are not given.
Questions
Do I need a family visa for Jersey?
Travellers must use the route that covers their family circumstances or plans to marry. Family members who already qualify for a visa exemption do not need the EEA Family Permit described here.
What are the ways to get a family visa for Jersey?
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 Jersey family visa take?
Most visa applications are decided within 3 weeks.
What rules do I have to follow on a Jersey family visa?
Ordinary visa-free visitors must not register a marriage or civil partnership during their stay.
Does my passport change whether I need a family visa for Jersey?
Yes. Rules depend on the country that issued your passport. Open the Jersey visa page and choose your passport for a plain answer.
Can a family visa for Jersey 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 Jersey family visa rules?
On Jersey'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 Jersey?
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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