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Jersey visas

Jersey tourist visa

Most visits can last up to 6 months. Your nationality and existing permission decide whether you need a visa, an ETA (an online travel permit), or neither.

Ways to get a Jersey tourist visa

  1. Entry as of right

    No visa needed

    British citizens, British subjects with the right of abode, Irish citizens and holders of a certificate of entitlement.

    Passports that qualify (2)

  2. Visa-free visits for other British nationals

    No visa needed

    British Nationals (Overseas), British Overseas Territories citizens, British Overseas citizens, British protected persons and British subjects without the right of abode.

    Stay
    Up to 6 months.

  3. ETA (an online travel permit)

    eTA needed

    Citizens of the listed eligible countries and territories who do not already have a valid UK visa or UK or Irish citizenship.

    Stay
    Up to 6 months per visit.
    Valid for
    2 years, or until your passport expires if sooner.
    Fee
    £16.
    Processing
    Up to 3 business days. Most applications are approved or refused within a few hours.

    Passports that qualify (83)

    1. Apply for an ETA online.
    2. Pay the £16 application fee.
    3. Wait for the decision before travelling.

  4. Standard Visitor visa

    Visa needed

    Visitors who need a visa because they 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 a 2-year multiple-entry visa; £506 for a 5-year multiple-entry visa; £1128 for a 10-year multiple-entry visa.
    Processing
    Most visa applications are decided within 3 weeks.
    1. Register an online account.
    2. Complete the application form and pay the fee.
    3. Attend a visa application centre appointment.
    4. Provide fingerprints and a digital facial image unless exempt.

  5. British-Irish Visa Scheme

    No visa needed

    Chinese and Indian citizens holding a valid Irish visa marked BIVS, meaning British-Irish Visa Scheme, who meet the route conditions.

    Stay
    No longer than the remaining permission to stay in Ireland.
    Valid for
    Requires a valid Irish visa marked BIVS.

    Passports that qualify (2)

    1. Apply for the Irish visa at a UK/Irish visa application centre in India or China, including Hong Kong and Macau.
    2. First clear immigration in Ireland.
    3. Travel directly from Ireland under the scheme.

Who needs it

Visitors who do not qualify for a visa exemption must get a visa before travel.

Who doesn't

British and Irish citizens, certain other British nationals, certificate of entitlement holders and eligible Irish visa holders can enter without a visitor visa. Other eligible nationalities need an ETA unless they already hold a valid UK visa.

How to apply

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

What to bring

  • Passport or travel document.
  • Evidence that you can pay for your stay and onward journey, if requested.
  • For visitors under 18, evidence of suitable care arrangements and consent from a parent or guardian.

Good to know

  • Leave at the end of your permitted visit.
  • Do not work for UK clients or enter the UK jobs market under ordinary visitor permission.
  • Remote work is allowed if your clients or employer are based outside the UK.
  • Do not register a marriage or civil partnership under ordinary visa-free visitor permission.
  • Visitor permission does not allow access to public funds.
  • Travel between Jersey, the UK and the other Crown dependencies has no routine immigration checks. This does not give permission to work.
  • Non-visa nationals arriving directly from Ireland can receive 6 months of permission without a passport stamp, with no right to work.
  • North Korean citizens must apply in person at the British Embassy.
  • Longer visitor visa validity does not mean you can stay for that whole period.

Questions

Do I need a tourist visa for Jersey?

Visitors who do not qualify for a visa exemption must get a visa before travel. British and Irish citizens, certain other British nationals, certificate of entitlement holders and eligible Irish visa holders can enter without a visitor visa. Other eligible nationalities need an ETA unless they already hold a valid UK visa.

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

There are 5 options: Entry as of right (no visa at all); Visa-free visits for other British nationals (no visa at all); ETA (an online travel permit) (an online travel permit); Standard Visitor visa (a visa from an embassy); British-Irish Visa Scheme (no visa at all).

Who can go to Jersey without a tourist visa?

British citizens, British subjects with the right of abode, Irish citizens and holders of a certificate of entitlement. British Nationals (Overseas), British Overseas Territories citizens, British Overseas citizens, British protected persons and British subjects without the right of abode. Chinese and Indian citizens holding a valid Irish visa marked BIVS, meaning British-Irish Visa Scheme, who meet the route conditions.

Can I apply online for Jersey?

Yes: ETA (an online travel permit). Citizens of the listed eligible countries and territories who do not already have a valid UK visa or UK or Irish citizenship.

How long can I stay on a Jersey tourist visa?

Up to 6 months.

How much does a Jersey tourist visa cost?

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

How long does a Jersey tourist visa take?

Most visa applications are decided within 3 weeks.

What documents do I need for a Jersey tourist visa?

Passport or travel document.; Evidence that you can pay for your stay and onward journey, if requested.; For visitors under 18, evidence of suitable care arrangements and consent from a parent or guardian..

How do I apply for a Jersey tourist visa?

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

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

Leave at the end of your permitted visit. Do not work for UK clients or enter the UK jobs market under ordinary visitor permission. Remote work is allowed if your clients or employer are based outside the UK. Do not register a marriage or civil partnership under ordinary visa-free visitor permission.

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