Can I become a citizen of Guernsey?

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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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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You are able to reside in Guernsey if the following applies to you: You hold a British or Irish passport. You hold the Right of Abode in the UK. You are an Employment Permit holder with Immigration clearance.

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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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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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To live in Guernsey you must, in addition to meeting immigration requirements, occupy the property in accordance with the Population Management Law (the Law). The starting point is that everyone must have a Certificate or Permit issued under the Law to show they are allowed to live and/or work here.

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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 is known for having a high cost of living, including housing costs, due to its popularity as an offshore financial center and its limited land area.

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As an EU national, you have the right to live and move within the EU without being discriminated against on the grounds of nationality. You can also benefit from greater consumer protection than in your home country and, provided you meet certain requirements, can access healthcare anywhere in the EU.

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Relocating to Guernsey | Swoffers. The idyllic pace of life, stunning scenery, pleasant climate, low unemployment, low crime and low tax rates are just a few of the reasons why approximately 60,000 people are proud to call this beautiful island their home.

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