ISLANDERS travelling within the Common Travel Area have been reassured that no changes have been made to identification requirements at the Airport and that a passport is not needed to fly to the UK.
The government confirmed that “recent airline messaging” may have suggested that a passport was now required for travel within the CTA – but that this had been an error.
The CTA comprises the UK, Ireland and the Crown Dependencies of Jersey, Guernsey and the Isle of Man. While some form of photo identification is required for travel within these areas, that does not necessarily need to be a passport.
It came after speculation on social media that some airlines had changed its policy regarding travel arrangements.
A spokesperson for the Home Affairs Department said: “The Government of Jersey has not introduced any changes to passport requirements for travel between Jersey and the UK, or for wider journeys within the Common Travel Area.
“We are aware of recent airline messaging suggesting otherwise, and we are working urgently with the UK Home Office and airline carriers to ensure clear and accurate information is provided to passengers.
“We want to ensure that Islanders benefit from ease of travel within the CTA, and the need to have flexibility in the types of identification documents that can be used.
“Travellers should therefore continue to follow existing Common Travel Area guidance which can be viewed at gov.je/travel.
“We will provide further updates if there are any changes in ID requirements for travel to and from Jersey.”
