Travelling to and from the Bailiwick

This page was last updated on 2 August 2021 at 16.00hrs.

Everyone arriving into the Bailiwick must create a Travel Tracker account, entering your travel information before you arrive. You will not be able to enter that information more than 2 calendar days before your arrival. For more information please go to: https://covid19.gov.gg/guidance/travel/traveltracker

Everyone arriving into the Bailiwick who is not fully vaccinated must also self-isolate in accordance with the regulations currently in force https://www.guernseylegalresources.gg/statutory-instruments/guernsey-bailiwick/coronavirus-regulations/ made by the Civil Contingencies Authority, unless they have been granted a Critical Worker Exemption Critical Worker Travel | States of Guernsey - COVID-19 (gov.gg) or given a variation by the Medical Officer of Health Medical and Compassionate Travel | States of Guernsey - COVID-19 (gov.gg).

You must not leave your place of self-isolation during the period that you are required to self-isolate. This is a legal requirement and failure to comply is a criminal offence.

Current travel requirements

Find out what current travel, testing and self-isolation requirements are.

Travel with effect from 16 August

The Civil Contingencies Authority (CCA) has announced the travel rules that will be in place from 16 August 2021

Temporary measures for Jersey

The Civil Contingencies Authority (CCA) has agreed to additional and temporary measures for travel to and from Jersey.

COVID Status Certificates (Vaccine Passports)

Information on the official proof of vaccination requirements and FAQs.

Country/Region Classifications - Categories 4, 3, 2 & 1

This page provides a list of the countries and regions listed in Categories 4, 3, 2 & 1.

Frequently Asked Questions - Travel

Category 4 Countries and Regions

This page explains the requirements for those arriving from Category 4 Countries or Regions.

Category 3 Countries and Regions

This page explains the requirements for those arriving from Category 3 Countries or Regions.

Category 2 Countries and Regions

This page explains the requirements for those arriving from Category 2 Countries or Regions.

Travel Tracker

Travelling to, from and through the UK

Travelling to and from the UK, including in transit from abroad, from 29 March 2021.

Critical Worker Travel

Critical Workers are defined as ‘individuals whose presence in the Bailiwick is required to keep critical services running, and are not already available in the Bailiwick.'

Private Travel

Guidance for Visiting Vessels, local Boat Owners and Private Aircraft

Medical and Compassionate Travel

Patients returning after medical travel can apply for a variation in the isolation requirements from days 7-14. This is also possible for compassionate reasons as detailed on the application form.

Please note these variations are very limited, usually only to allow leaving isolation for exercise. Applications are considered on an individual basis

Business Travel

Guernsey’s economy will benefit from special measures permitting on-island business meetings to be held, subject to strict Public Health guidance and legal requirements, in situations where the physical presence of off-island representatives is necessary.