Sea Meets Soul - FR | Visit Jersey (2025)

FAQs

Can anyone visit Jersey? ›

If you do not hold pre-settled or settled status and come to Jersey for the first time from outside the CTA after 31 December 2020 you'll need to be granted immigration permission either as a visitor at the border or you'll need a visa to work, study or settle in Jersey.

Where Jersey is. Jersey sits in the Bay of St Malo, 14 miles (22 kilometres) from the French coast and 85 miles (137 kilometres) south of the English coast.

Politics. Jersey is a Crown Dependency, and is not part of the United Kingdom, being officially part of the British Islands. As one of the Crown Dependencies, Jersey is autonomous and self-governing, with its own independent legal, administrative and fiscal systems.

Explore medieval castles, visit the island's wildlife park at Jersey Zoo, have a beach picnic, or explore Jersey's epic coastline by boat, kayak or via our network of incredible coastal paths. In Jersey everything is within easy reach, leaving you free to do so much…

Jersey is certainly a trip worth making and I admittedly, had never considered visiting there before but after being invited very kindly by Condor Ferries, I will definitely be making a trip back there.

Best time to go to Jersey

The best time to visit Jersey is a lot like what you'd expect for the UK's sunnier coastal towns – July and August are the toastiest months, with highs of 19°C. That might not sound super hot, but Jersey's got more sunshine hours than anywhere in the British Isles.

Welcome to Jersey.

There are no formal immigration controls when travelling within the Common Travel Area. You don't need to carry your passport or identity card for immigration purposes; however, customs and immigration officers may ask to see your photo ID and evidence of your UK immigration permissions.

Jersey is predominantly English speaking. It's the language used for government services and by all businesses in the island. You'll find the majority of signs are written in English too. Improving your English will help you in your day-to-day life on the island.

You can drive across Jersey's length in just 30 minutes. That means everything this tiny British isle has to offer – and it's a lot – can be lapped up in a short weekend.

Various foods invented in the state, such as the pork roll, and salt water taffy, remain popular there today. The state is known for its commercial food and industrial production, beginning with the founding of the Campbell's Soup Company, headquartered in Camden since 1869.

Is Jersey expensive to visit? ›

Is Jersey expensive to visit? Although Jersey can be expensive to visit, shops are VAT-free and restaurant meals generally cost the same as in the UK. Can you get the ferry to Jersey? You can get the ferry to Jersey from the UK ports of Poole and Portsmouth, arriving in the island capital St Helier.

Travel tips

Jersey Island covers an area of about 45 square miles and you'll require a vehicle to be able to explore it entirely during your holiday. Walking is the most popular way for short distances, especially if you stay in St Helier. The city centre is only a half square mile wide.

The Jersey Coastal Path itself is a captivating 50 mile circular walk beginning and ending in the island's capital, St Helier. Jersey is a haven for wildlife enthusiasts and nature lovers alike. The island is renowned for its wild flowers, which you'll find in bloom throughout the season.

There are currently no COVID-19 related restrictions at Jersey's border.

Visas. As long as you're legally in the UK and travelling according to your immigration permissions, you and your family won't need a separate visa to travel to Jersey. If you're moving to Jersey from outside the Common Travel Area, you'll need a valid visa on arrival.