About Guernsey
Due to size of the island, the density of the population is strictly controlled by the States of Guernsey. The States Housing Authority controls the majority of the dwellings on the island.
The housing market is divided into two sectors; Local and Open Market;
Local Market dwellings can only be occupied by locally qualified residents or licence holders.
Open Market dwellings can be freely occupied and purchased. However, they tend to be the larger and more expensive properties on the island.
The housing market is divided into two sectors; Local and Open Market;
Local Market dwellings can only be occupied by locally qualified residents or licence holders.
Open Market dwellings can be freely occupied and purchased. However, they tend to be the larger and more expensive properties on the island.
Essential Licences
The States can grant licences to people whose employment is deemed to be essential to the needs of the community. These licences are applied for by the employer and are for the specific post only. They range in length from 1 to 15 years.
The States can grant licences to people whose employment is deemed to be essential to the needs of the community. These licences are applied for by the employer and are for the specific post only. They range in length from 1 to 15 years.
Short Term Licences
The Housing Department will grant temporary licences (up to 9 months) and short- term licences (up to 3 years). These licences are geared towards the Tourism and Horticultural industries if there are any shortages in local labour. These licences do not cover dependents and holders are required to leave the island once licences have expired.
Right to Work Documents
A Right to Work Document will be issued by the Housing Department to confirm that you are legally housed. It is an offence to work without a valid Right to Work document. Employers have a legal responsibility to ensure that all new employees have the appropriate documentation.
The Housing Department will grant temporary licences (up to 9 months) and short- term licences (up to 3 years). These licences are geared towards the Tourism and Horticultural industries if there are any shortages in local labour. These licences do not cover dependents and holders are required to leave the island once licences have expired.
Right to Work Documents
A Right to Work Document will be issued by the Housing Department to confirm that you are legally housed. It is an offence to work without a valid Right to Work document. Employers have a legal responsibility to ensure that all new employees have the appropriate documentation.
There are no restrictions for UK citizen or nationals of a Member State of the European Economic taking up residency and working in Guernsey (subject to the above Housing Laws).
Commonwealth citizens under the age of 30 years can work in Guernsey for up to 2 years on the 'Working Holiday' visa. This documentation must be issued prior to arrival in the UK. For further information contact the nearest British Embassy.
Commonwealth citizens under the age of 30 years can work in Guernsey for up to 2 years on the 'Working Holiday' visa. This documentation must be issued prior to arrival in the UK. For further information contact the nearest British Embassy.