Guernsey: was man vor der Reise wissen sollte
Das Wichtigste
- ETA rules now apply to eligible visitors arriving directly from outside the Common Travel Area.
- Check carrier ID rules and licences before bringing a caravan.
Einreise und Visa
Guernsey is in the Common Travel Area, outside Schengen. British visitors are exempt from ETA requirements. Since 23 April 2026, eligible non-visa nationals arriving directly from outside the CTA need an ETA. Visa-required visitors need appropriate prior permission; check your nationality and route.
Online-Einreiseformulare und Genehmigungen
- Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) ↗ Pflicht
Obtain approval before travelling · Eligible non-visa nationals arriving directly from outside the Common Travel Area.
Gültigkeit des Reisepasses: Carry a valid passport for direct arrivals from outside the UK or Ireland; check carrier ID requirements on all routes.
Geprüft am 30. Oktober 2026 · Quellen: visitguernsey.com ↗, visitguernsey.com ↗, gov.uk ↗
Geld
Bargeld und Karten sind beide üblich. Karten werden fast überall akzeptiert.
Apple Pay — funktioniert teilweise · Google Pay — keine Daten
- UK and Jersey sterling are accepted locally; Guernsey notes are not generally accepted in the UK.
- Major cards are widely accepted; foreign exchange is available at specified Guernsey Post offices.
- Apple lists this country for Apple Pay with participating banks/cards; actual payment also depends on the merchant and card issuer.
Geprüft am 30. Oktober 2026 · Quellen: visitguernsey.com ↗, support.apple.com ↗
Regeln und Verbote
Gesetze, gegen die Reisende unwissentlich verstoßen
- Check and obtain the required licence before bringing a caravan.
Geprüft am 30. Oktober 2026 · Quellen: visitguernsey.com ↗
Kultur und Kleidung
Religion: Christian church heritage includes St James, a former church now used as a cultural venue.
Kleidung: Take layers for coastal visits and respect individual venue dress requirements.
Umgangsformen
- Respect the resources and access instructions of smaller island properties.
Geprüft am 30. Oktober 2026 · Quellen: visitguernsey.com ↗, visitguernsey.com ↗
Klima
Temperate island climate, with pleasant summers. Coastal plans need a current forecast and tide check; seasonal notes are packing advice, not temperature estimates.
Monat für Monat
- Januar: Jan: check forecast and ferry conditions
- Februar: Feb: check forecast and ferry conditions
- März: Mar: take coastal wind and rain layers
- April: Apr: take coastal wind and rain layers
- Mai: May: take coastal wind and rain layers
- Juni: Jun: warmer; check sea and tide conditions
- Juli: Jul: warmer; check sea and tide conditions
- August: Aug: warmer; check sea and tide conditions
- September: Sep: take layers; check sea and tide conditions
- Oktober: Oct: take layers; check sea and tide conditions
- November: Nov: take layers; check sea and tide conditions
- Dezember: Dec: check forecast and ferry conditions
Beste Reisezeit: Summer for warmer coastal visits; check transport and tides throughout the year.
Geprüft am 30. Oktober 2026 · Quellen: visitguernsey.com ↗, airport.gg ↗, visitguernsey.com ↗
Was einpacken
- Photo ID or passport as your route requires
- Payment card and some sterling
- Coastal layers and walking shoes
Nicht mitnehmen / Einfuhr verboten
- Relying on island notes after returning to the UK
Praktisches
Steckdosen: Socket specification not independently confirmed; ask your accommodation.
Wasser: Guernsey Water monitors its treated drinking water daily; check local advice for private supplies or other islands.
Verkehr: Linksverkehr
Geprüft am 30. Oktober 2026 · Quellen: water.gg ↗, visitguernsey.com ↗
Einreiseregeln ändern sich. Prüfen Sie vor der Reise die Website der Botschaft oder Einwanderungsbehörde des Landes.