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Email: customs@gov.je

Tel: +44 (0) 1534 448000
Fax: +44 (0) 1534 448034

Who does not require a work permit

  • British citizens - but dependants of British citizens may require entry clearances/visas to enter the Island.
  • Nationals of member states of the European Economic Area (EEA). See Below
  • Family members of EEA nationals may also work without permits but must obtain an ‘EEA Family Permit’ to enter the country. (See list of EEA countries below)
  • Swiss nationals
  • Commonwealth citizens admitted as working holiday makers.
  • Commonwealth citizens admitted on the grounds of UK ancestry.
  • Other overseas nationals who have no restrictions attached to their stay - for example, long term residents.

Check your prospective employee’s nationality and Immigration status. If in doubt you can contact us

Member States of the European Economic Area

Austria Latvia
Belgium Liechtenstein
Bulgaria Lithuania
Cyprus Luxembourg
Czech Republic Malta
Denmark Netherlands
Estonia Norway
Finland Poland
France Portugal
Germany Romania
Greece Slovakia
Hungary Slovenia
Iceland Spain
Ireland Sweden
Italy United Kingdom

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