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Guernesey : à savoir avant de partir

L’essentiel

  • 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.

Entrée et visas

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.

Formulaires et autorisations en ligne

Validité du passeport: Carry a valid passport for direct arrivals from outside the UK or Ireland; check carrier ID requirements on all routes.

Vérifié le 30 octobre 2026 · Sources: visitguernsey.com ↗, visitguernsey.com ↗, gov.uk ↗

Argent

Espèces et cartes sont courantes. Cartes acceptées presque partout.

Apple Pay — fonctionne par endroits · Google Pay — pas de données

  • 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.

Vérifié le 30 octobre 2026 · Sources: visitguernsey.com ↗, support.apple.com ↗

Règles et interdictions

Lois que les visiteurs enfreignent sans le savoir

  • Check and obtain the required licence before bringing a caravan.

Vérifié le 30 octobre 2026 · Sources: visitguernsey.com ↗

Culture et tenue

Religion: Christian church heritage includes St James, a former church now used as a cultural venue.

Tenue: Take layers for coastal visits and respect individual venue dress requirements.

Savoir-vivre

  • Respect the resources and access instructions of smaller island properties.

Vérifié le 30 octobre 2026 · Sources: visitguernsey.com ↗, visitguernsey.com ↗

Climat

Temperate island climate, with pleasant summers. Coastal plans need a current forecast and tide check; seasonal notes are packing advice, not temperature estimates.

Mois par mois
  • janvier: Jan: check forecast and ferry conditions
  • février: Feb: check forecast and ferry conditions
  • mars: Mar: take coastal wind and rain layers
  • avril: Apr: take coastal wind and rain layers
  • mai: May: take coastal wind and rain layers
  • juin: Jun: warmer; check sea and tide conditions
  • juillet: Jul: warmer; check sea and tide conditions
  • août: Aug: warmer; check sea and tide conditions
  • septembre: Sep: take layers; check sea and tide conditions
  • octobre: Oct: take layers; check sea and tide conditions
  • novembre: Nov: take layers; check sea and tide conditions
  • décembre: Dec: check forecast and ferry conditions

Meilleure saison : Summer for warmer coastal visits; check transport and tides throughout the year.

Vérifié le 30 octobre 2026 · Sources: visitguernsey.com ↗, airport.gg ↗, visitguernsey.com ↗

À emporter

  • Photo ID or passport as your route requires
  • Payment card and some sterling
  • Coastal layers and walking shoes

À ne pas emporter / interdit à l’importation

  • Relying on island notes after returning to the UK

Pratique

Prises: Socket specification not independently confirmed; ask your accommodation.

Eau: Guernsey Water monitors its treated drinking water daily; check local advice for private supplies or other islands.

Circulation: à gauche

Vérifié le 30 octobre 2026 · Sources: water.gg ↗, visitguernsey.com ↗

Les règles d’entrée changent. Avant le voyage, consultez le site de l’ambassade ou du service d’immigration du pays.