Eligibility to Move to Guernsey
Posted: Wed Feb 19, 2025 10:33 am
British citizens, EEA nationals and Swiss nationals are eligible to move to Guernsey. Nationals of other countries require permission or “leave to remain” in Guernsey. Visa and immigration rules are comparable to the UK.
Individuals who do not have an automatic right to live in Guernsey but want to move there, must fall within one of the following categories:
Spouse/partner of a British Citizen, EEA national or settled person.
Investor (minimum £750,000 invested in Guernsey) (and a minimum £1million under their control in Guernsey).
Person intending to set themselves up in business. A minimum £200,000 investment into malta mobile database a new or existing Guernsey company which the applicant will manage themselves.
Writer, artist or composer.
Any other individual wishing to move to the Bailiwick of Guernsey must obtain an entry clearance (visa) prior to his/her arrival. The entry clearance must be applied for through the British Consular representative in the individual’s country of residence.
Other Reasons to Want to Move to Guernsey
There is no inheritance tax, no capital gains tax, no value added tax and no withholding tax. Guernsey is also a leading international financial centre and the general rate of corporation tax is zero.
Other Positive Factors – the Lifestyle
The island of Guernsey is 79 square kilometres, with 50 kilometres of stunning coastline, including 27 beaches. It has an approximate population of 65,000 and is well known for its temperate climate and relaxed, high quality standard of living. It combines many of the reassuring elements of UK culture with the benefits of living abroad.
Individuals who do not have an automatic right to live in Guernsey but want to move there, must fall within one of the following categories:
Spouse/partner of a British Citizen, EEA national or settled person.
Investor (minimum £750,000 invested in Guernsey) (and a minimum £1million under their control in Guernsey).
Person intending to set themselves up in business. A minimum £200,000 investment into malta mobile database a new or existing Guernsey company which the applicant will manage themselves.
Writer, artist or composer.
Any other individual wishing to move to the Bailiwick of Guernsey must obtain an entry clearance (visa) prior to his/her arrival. The entry clearance must be applied for through the British Consular representative in the individual’s country of residence.
Other Reasons to Want to Move to Guernsey
There is no inheritance tax, no capital gains tax, no value added tax and no withholding tax. Guernsey is also a leading international financial centre and the general rate of corporation tax is zero.
Other Positive Factors – the Lifestyle
The island of Guernsey is 79 square kilometres, with 50 kilometres of stunning coastline, including 27 beaches. It has an approximate population of 65,000 and is well known for its temperate climate and relaxed, high quality standard of living. It combines many of the reassuring elements of UK culture with the benefits of living abroad.