Everyone arriving in Jersey directly from outside the Common Travel Area will require a valid passport, other than a few exemptions. If you are just visiting Jersey on holiday you don't need a visa if you're an EU or EAA national.

Whether you need a passport for Jersey (one of the Channel Islands) depends entirely on where you are traveling from. If you are arriving directly from the United Kingdom, the Isle of Man, or Guernsey, you do not technically need a passport because these areas are part of the Common Travel Area (CTA). However, you are strictly required to carry valid photographic identification (such as a driving license or a citizen card) to satisfy airline or ferry security requirements and to prove your identity to Jersey Customs and Immigration Officers if requested. If you are arriving in Jersey from outside the CTA—for instance, taking a ferry from France or flying from any other international destination—you must possess a valid passport. For non-British or non-Irish citizens residing in the UK, it is highly recommended to carry a passport even for domestic travel to the island, as immigration officers may need to verify your specific immigration status or permission to be in the CTA. Always check with your specific carrier (like Condor Ferries or Blue Islands) for their specific ID list before departure.