Working in Jersey

Most overseas nationals coming to work in Jersey need work permits.

British citizens, nationals of the European Economic Area, Commonwealth citizens coming to Jersey for a working holiday and Commonwealth citizens admitted on the grounds of UK ancestry are exempt but must obtain an entry clearance before arriving in Jersey. Non-British citizens are required to have a visa and a work permit to enter Jersey for employment.

Even when a work permit is not required, it can be difficult to find a job. Island employers are required to fill vacancies with local residents or with those who have lived here for at least the past five years.

Those looking for a job or thinking of a career change can find jobs at thisisjersey jobfinder.

The Social Security Department is at Philip Le Feuvre House, La Motte Street, St. Helier. Telephone 01534 445505.

Laws & Administration

Births & Deaths

Births The birth of every child born in the Island must be registered with the registrar of the pari...
Communications

Internet, telephone and post advice. Internet access is available in Jersey through a number of Inte...
Elections

Island residents aged 16 and over whose names appear on the Electoral List, published in each parish...
European Community

Jersey is not a member state nor is it an associate member of the European Communities. However, for...
Government

Jersey is constitutionally a dependency of the British Crown. It is part of the British Isles but no...
Housing
- Recent Transactions,
- Buying Property
Income Tax

The standard rate of tax is set each year by the Finance (Jersey) Law, a piece of legislation that i...
Living in Jersey

Jersey may be a tiny Island but in financial services it has the employment opportunities of a major...
Marriage

Weddings in Jersey can take place in a variety of locations. To marry in the Office of the Superinte...
Media

Newspapers The Jersey Evening Post has been publishing in Jersey since 1890. The paper is printed Mo...
Police service

The officers of the States of Jersey Police provide the day to day policing in Jersey. The force has...
Social Security

The Island’s Social Security Scheme is not a part of government: it is a partnership between e...
Utilities

Electricity in Jersey is supplied by the Jersey Electricity Company which was established in April 1...
Working in Jersey

Most overseas nationals coming to work in Jersey need work permits. British citizens, nationals of t...