Travelling to and from the Bailiwick

IMPORTANT UPDATE -

This page was last updated on 29 July 2021 at 16.00hrs.

Important travel update 27 July 2021

Fully vaccinated travellers into the Bailiwick will be provided with lateral flow tests on arrival from Tuesday 3rd August 2021, provided the necessary testing packs arrive in the anticipated timeframe. Full details can be read here: gov.gg/lateral-flow-test-on-arrival

We urge you to have a read of our latest FAQs page which explains how to obtain an LFT pack, how to use it, information for children/young people and more: covid19.gov.gg/faq/LFT

If you have been to Jersey at any time within the 14 days prior to arrival in the Bailiwick, or are arriving from Jersey you will require a negative PCR test within the 48-hour period before travel, as per the decision on 19th July 2021. However, this will be kept under review. Read more here.

If you are traveling to Jersey for 48 hours or less and returning to the Bailiwick, then you have to have a PCR test in Guernsey to meet the regulation requirements. You can request a PCR test online using this form: https://gov.gg/outboundtraveller-pcr and the team will be in touch to book your test.

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.

Travel with effect from 1 July 2021

The Civil Contingencies Authority (CCA) has announced the travel rules that will be in place from 1 July 2021.

Travel from July - Frequently Asked Questions

The Civil Contingencies Authority (CCA) has announced the travel rules that will be in place from 1 July 2021. FAQs for these can be found here.

COVID Status Certificates (Vaccine Passports)

Information on the official proof of vaccination requirements and FAQs.

General Travel Information

Any person arriving in the Bailiwick from anywhere in the world (including, for the avoidance of doubt, Jersey and the United Kingdom) will be required to provide specified information and satisfactory proof of their identity to any customs officer, police officer or other authorized person who requests the information.

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.

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.