Jersey is due to introduce electronic visas – in line with the UK – later this month.
Electronic travel authorisations will be required by passengers from “non-visa countries”, including the EU, who don’t already have a visa.
The ETA document – which is completely digital and exists within an app – will be required in Jersey from 23 April.
The electronic visas are due to cost £20 and will be valid for two years, allowing multiple stays of up to six months within the validity period.
Day-trippers with French ID cards, as well as school groups visiting the island from France, will be exempt.
Who needs an ETA?
Non-visa nationals looking to visit for up to six months.
Non-visa nationals entering for the purpose of employment and holding a work permit for a period of six months or less.
Who does not need an ETA?
- British citizens and Irish citizens.
- British citizens and Irish citizens who hold dual nationality are not eligible for an ETA. They must use their British or Irish passport to travel.
- People who already have a visa or valid Immigration permissions to live, work or study within the Common Travel Area.
- People who hold settled or pre-settled status granted under the EU Settlement Scheme.
- French nationals travelling to the Jersey for a daytrip on a French national identity card.
- Children travelling as part of an organised French school trip.
- Those with a British overseas territories citizen passport.
- Those with a British National (Overseas) passport.
There is a list of 115 countries whose citizens need a visa to enter the UK and the rest of the Common Travel Area, which includes Jersey.
Those from countries not on this list are classed as “non-visa nationals” and will need to apply for an ETA if they don’t fall under a list of exceptions or already hold a visa or immigration permission.
The government confirmed it will be possible to apply for ETAs from Thursday 9 April, ahead of the implementation from Thursday 23 April.
Visitors should apply for an ETA at least three days before they travel.