Guernsey: wat je moet weten voor vertrek
Het belangrijkste
- 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.
Inreis en 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 aankomstformulieren en vergunningen
- Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) ↗ verplicht
Obtain approval before travelling · Eligible non-visa nationals arriving directly from outside the Common Travel Area.
Geldigheid paspoort: Carry a valid passport for direct arrivals from outside the UK or Ireland; check carrier ID requirements on all routes.
Gecontroleerd op 30 oktober 2026 · Bronnen: visitguernsey.com ↗, visitguernsey.com ↗, gov.uk ↗
Geld
Contant en pinnen zijn allebei gangbaar. Kaarten worden bijna overal geaccepteerd.
Apple Pay — werkt op sommige plekken · Google Pay — geen gegevens
- 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.
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Regels en verboden
Wetten die reizigers onbewust overtreden
- Check and obtain the required licence before bringing a caravan.
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Cultuur en kleding
Religie: Christian church heritage includes St James, a former church now used as a cultural venue.
Kleding: Take layers for coastal visits and respect individual venue dress requirements.
Etiquette
- Respect the resources and access instructions of smaller island properties.
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Klimaat
Temperate island climate, with pleasant summers. Coastal plans need a current forecast and tide check; seasonal notes are packing advice, not temperature estimates.
Per maand
- januari: Jan: check forecast and ferry conditions
- februari: Feb: check forecast and ferry conditions
- maart: Mar: take coastal wind and rain layers
- april: Apr: take coastal wind and rain layers
- mei: May: take coastal wind and rain layers
- juni: Jun: warmer; check sea and tide conditions
- juli: Jul: warmer; check sea and tide conditions
- augustus: 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
- december: Dec: check forecast and ferry conditions
Beste seizoen: Summer for warmer coastal visits; check transport and tides throughout the year.
Gecontroleerd op 30 oktober 2026 · Bronnen: visitguernsey.com ↗, airport.gg ↗, visitguernsey.com ↗
Wat mee te nemen
- Photo ID or passport as your route requires
- Payment card and some sterling
- Coastal layers and walking shoes
Niet meenemen / invoer verboden
- Relying on island notes after returning to the UK
Praktisch
Stopcontacten: Socket specification not independently confirmed; ask your accommodation.
Water: Guernsey Water monitors its treated drinking water daily; check local advice for private supplies or other islands.
Verkeer: links rijden
Gecontroleerd op 30 oktober 2026 · Bronnen: water.gg ↗, visitguernsey.com ↗
Inreisregels veranderen. Controleer vóór de reis de website van de ambassade of immigratiedienst van het land.