NEW travel requirements that will affect some visitors to Jersey came into force yesterday.
In a video posted to the Government of Jersey’s Facebook page, deputy head of Customs and Immigration Andy Hunt sought to make Islanders aware of the Crown Dependencies’ participation in the UK’s Electronic Travel Authorisation scheme – that “ensures that border security across the whole Common Travel Area remains consistent”.
An ETA, which costs £20 and lasts for two years, is needed by non-visa nationals looking to visit the Island for up to six months or who are entering for the purpose of employment and holding a work permit for a period of six months or less.
Mr Hunt said: “If you hold a British or Irish passport or have another immigration permission, such as a visa, settled status or leave to remain, nothing changes for you.
“But if you don’t, you may need an ETA before you travel to Jersey.”
He noted that travellers who require an ETA are being asked to apply “at least three working days before their journey”.
According to the gov.je website, those who do not need an ETA include:
- British or Irish citizens
- Those who have a visa or valid immigration permissions to live, work or study within the CTA
- Those who hold settled or pre-settled status granted under the EU Settlement Scheme
- French nationals travelling to Jersey for a daytrip using a French national identity card
- Children travelling as part of an organised French school trip
- Those travelling with a British Overseas Territories citizen passport or a British National (Overseas) passport
