If you're travelling to Jersey with your vehicle, you'll need to travel by ferry. Condor Ferries is the main operator offering sailings to the island from St Malo in France, or Poole or Portsmouth in the UK.

Yes, you can take your car to Jersey from the UK via the Condor Ferries service, but the rules depend on how long you stay. For a standard holiday, you can drive your UK-registered vehicle freely using your UK insurance. However, if you are moving to Jersey for more than 12 months, you are legally required to register the vehicle immediately upon arrival. This involves a mandatory vehicle inspection at Driver and Vehicle Standards (DVS) and the payment of Vehicle Emissions Duty (VED), which is calculated based on your car's CO2 output. You must also have the original V5C logbook; photocopies are strictly not accepted. For 2026 travelers, it is vital to remember that Jersey has its own unique driving laws and very narrow roads—the maximum speed limit on the island is only 40 mph, and in many "Green Lanes," it is restricted to just 15 mph to protect pedestrians and cyclists.