What are the benefits to living in Guernsey?

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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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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Guernsey resident individuals pay income tax at a flat rate of 20%. The personal income tax year is the calendar year and tax returns must generally be filed (either electronically or on paper) by the filing deadline for the relevant tax year. The 2022 Personal Tax Returns must be filed by 29 February 2024.

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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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Many people do not realise that you only get the full rate of State pension (currently £201.03 per week) if you have contributed for 45 years. 3 out of 4 people do not qualify for a full Guernsey pension, making it all the more important that they have other retirement savings.

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