Can foreigners buy property in Guernsey?

Although anyone can buy any type of property in Guernsey, it's important to be aware of the distinction between Open and Local Market properties when house hunting, as it determines whether you have the right to actually live in the house or apartment you intend to purchase.



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The cost of living in Guernsey is considerably higher than in the UK, according to a report for the States. It shows that most residents need a 20-30% higher budget to achieve a minimum standard of living.

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Luckily, Guernsey allows dual citizenship. You can keep both your initial citizenship as well as the Guernsey one unless your country of origin disallows dual citizenship.

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Anyone is able to be in Guernsey for up to 90 days within a 12 month period (starting from their first arrival into the island of Guernsey) without needing to hold a Permit or Certificate. This allows you to stay in tourist registered accommodation or stay as a guest in someone's house where they are living.

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Guernsey's citizenship requirements To apply for citizenship in Guernsey, you must spend there at least one year as a permanent resident. So you must have spent at least 6 years in Guernsey after your first entry as an investor or entrepreneur before you apply for Guernsey (British) passport.

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Individuals are considered 'principally resident' if they are in Guernsey for 182 days or more or 'solely resident' if they are in Guernsey for 91 days or more and not in any other jurisdiction for 91 days or more.

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In Europe, countries that give residence permits easily are Portugal, Cyprus, Greece, Montenegro and Malta. You can easily obtain residency in the Americas in Antigua and Barbuda, Mexico, Belize, and Nicaragua. Asian countries whose residence permits are easy to get are Cambodia, Malaysia, and Thailand.

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The major finding from this research is that the overwhelming majority of people in Guernsey have a very high standard of living.

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Guernsey's Social Insurance Scheme provides the people of Guernsey with a range of social, health and long-term care benefits, such as pensions, unemployment benefit and maternity benefit. All residents above school leaving age are liable to pay contributions at a rate that is dependent upon your employment status.

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