Before you visit.

The Common Travel Area (CTA) is a longstanding agreement between the UK, the Channel Islands, the Isle of Man and Ireland which allows citizens to travel freely within the it without restrictions.

Jersey is part of the British Isles. England, Scotland and Wales make up Great Britain, while the United Kingdom includes Great Britain and Northern Ireland. So, no, Jersey is not part of the United Kingdom.

Jersey is a British Crown Dependency that is defended and internationally represented by the UK government. Today, the Lieutenant-Governor of Jersey is the personal representative of His Majesty the King here in the island.

Jersey is self-governing and has it own financial and legal systems and its own courts of law.

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We speak English, with a faint Jersey accent, and as you explore you’ll see road signs in French – relics of our Norman past. Jersey has its own native language, Jèrriais – an old Norman language with a sprinkling of Norse. Although you may not hear it spoken, it’s part of the island’s heritage – look closely and you’ll see traces of it around the island from map locations to street names.

Our currency is sterling, but the island has its own money, the Jersey pound. It’s one of the last few places you’ll see a pound note, and while the notes may look different, the value is the same. You’ll usually be given Jersey money as change when you’re shopping, but English money can be freely used and all major debit and credit cards are accepted. There are ATM machines in St. Helier and across the island.

It’s the same as the UK. Jersey follows Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) and changes to British Summer Time along with the mainland.

The island uses UK plug sockets (3-pin) and 240 voltage. European and US visitors will need adaptors which can be bought in St Helier.

From 31st May 2023, visitors wishing to travel to Jersey with a caravan or motorhome do not need to apply for a permit, provided the restrictions in place are followed. Contact your campsite directly or visit gov.je for further information.

Due to current legislation, it is not possible to use a caravan or motorhome as overnight accommodation except on a registered campsite. Please ensure that a reservation is made at a campsite prior to travelling to Jersey.

Camping in Jersey

Planning to live and work in Jersey? If you’re a British citizen or a national of a Member State of the European Economic Area, you don’t need a work permit. If you have relevant skills, you’re welcome to look for a job in Jersey. You can find out more information about living and working in Jersey here.

The Islands of Jersey is only 5 miles long and 9 miles wide and about 45 square miles in area. A small island with lots to discover!