Does Guernsey allow dual citizenship?


Does Guernsey allow dual citizenship? Luckily, Guernsey allows dual citizenship. You can keep both your initial citizenship as well as the Guernsey one unless your country of origin disallows dual citizenship.


How long do you have to live in Guernsey to be a resident?

Individuals are considered 'principally resident' if they are in Guernsey for 182 days or more or 'solely resident' if they are in Guernsey for 91 days or more and not in any other jurisdiction for 91 days or more.


Can I become a citizen of Guernsey?

Guernsey's citizenship requirements To apply for citizenship in Guernsey, you must spend there at least one year as a permanent resident. So you must have spent at least 6 years in Guernsey after your first entry as an investor or entrepreneur before you apply for Guernsey (British) passport.


What are the benefits to living in Guernsey?

Guernsey's Social Insurance Scheme provides the people of Guernsey with a range of social, health and long-term care benefits, such as pensions, unemployment benefit and maternity benefit. All residents above school leaving age are liable to pay contributions at a rate that is dependent upon your employment status.