Passports & Visas
Coming into Jersey is straightforward. Jersey is part of the Common Travel Area and therefore maintains the same standard of immigration control as the UK.
Arriving from with the Common Travel Area
(UK, Isle of Man, Guernsey and Ireland)
As it is part of the Common Travel Area, there are no formal immigration controls when arriving from the UK, Ireland or the Isle of Man. Travellers won’t need to show their passport or identity card for immigration purposes, but customs and immigration officers may ask for photo ID and proof of UK immigration permissions – so it’s always good to have them handy. From 02 April 2025, European passport holders traveling to Jersey via the UK will need an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) before reaching the UK border.
Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA)
From 02 April 2025, European passport holders traveling to Jersey via the UK will need an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) before reaching the UK border. An ETA costs £10, is valid for multiple visits over two years (or until your passport expires), and is usually approved within three days – often much sooner.
This requirement does not apply to those traveling directly to Jersey from Europe, meaning French day-trippers can continue visiting without an ETA this summer. Certain travellers, including British and Irish citizens, UK visa holders and those with settled status, are also exempt. Plan ahead and check if you need an ETA before you travel!
Arriving from outside the Common Travel Area
Everyone arriving in Jersey directly from outside the Common Travel Area will require a valid passport but not an ETA. If travellers are just visiting Jersey on holiday, they don’t need a visa if they’re an EU or EAA national
For more information about whether they’ll need a passport or a visa, read the advice for visitors from the Government of Jersey.
Jersey Travel FAQs
Can we travel to Jersey?
Is Jersey part of the UK Common Travel Area?
What measures have been put in place to ensure we have a safe holiday?
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Suggested itineraries
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