How long can I stay in Guernsey?


How long can I stay in Guernsey? Any tourist can stay up to 90 days in any 12 months without needing a Permit. If you plan to have a tourist for longer than 90 days, you should contact us for advice.


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.


What is the tax allowance for the Guernsey Islands in 2023?

The 2023 Guernsey Budget introduced a number of changes in the field of personal taxation. The personal allowance has been increased from 12,175 British pounds sterling (GBP) to GBP 13,025, and earners of more than GBP 90,000 will have their allowance reduced by GBP 1 for every GBP 5 exceeding this limit.


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 can a non resident stay in Guernsey?

Anyone is able to be in Guernsey for up to 90 days within a 12 month period (starting from their first arrival into the island of Guernsey) without needing to hold a Permit or Certificate. This allows you to stay in tourist registered accommodation or stay as a guest in someone's house where they are living.


Is it easy to live in Guernsey?

Relocating to Guernsey | Swoffers. The idyllic pace of life, stunning scenery, pleasant climate, low unemployment, low crime and low tax rates are just a few of the reasons why approximately 60,000 people are proud to call this beautiful island their home.


Can I buy and live in Guernsey?

To live in Guernsey you must, in addition to meeting immigration requirements, occupy the property in accordance with the Population Management Law (the Law). The starting point is that everyone must have a Certificate or Permit issued under the Law to show they are allowed to live and/or work here.