As we ease out of lockdown, it’s good to know there’s a getaway destination on your doorstep for a long lazy holiday or short break. Closer to home, Jersey is the perfect staycation to rebalance and we are delighted to be welcoming visitors back to our island again.

Jersey falls within the UK’s Common Travel Area, along with the rest of the Channel Islands, Ireland and the Isle of Man. You do not need to complete the UK Government Travel Declaration Form for travel to the island. More information here

• Ensure you have medical travel insurance in place.  
• All visitors need to complete a pre departure registration form within the 48 hours prior to their arrival in Jersey. 

Requirements before 28 May 2021

Regions within the UK and Crown Dependencies are currently categorised into three bands (Green, Amber and Red) with different testing and isolation requirements when arriving into Jersey. 

• Green -  Day 0, Day 5 and Day 10 PCR tests (if still in Jersey): all passengers have to self-isolate on arrival while awaiting the first negative test result. Results are currently expected to be returned within an average of 24 hours. 
• Amber - Day 0, Day 5 and Day 10 PCR tests: Self-isolation until negative test result from your day 5 test. 
• Red - Day 0, Day 5 and Day 10 PCR tests: Self isolation until negative test result from your day 10 test. 

Please note that all PCR tests are currently provided free of charge. 

All other countries, including Ireland and mainland Europe, currently remain under the red 10-day isolation regime. 

Requirements from 28 May 2021* 

The UK is split into four regions, England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. Each region will be categorised into three bands (Green, Amber and Red) with different testing and isolation requirements when arriving into Jersey. 

From 28 May, Red, Amber and Green classifications will restart for the rest of the world.  

• Green - Day 0 and Day 8 PCR tests (if still in Jersey): all passengers have to self-isolate on arrival while awaiting the first negative test result. Results are currently expected to be returned within an average of 24 hours. 
• Amber - Day 0, Day 5 and Day 10 PCR tests: Self-isolation until negative test result from your day 5 test. 
• Red - Day 0, Day 5 and Day 10 PCR tests: Self-isolation until negative test result from your day 10 test. 

* At the earliest opportunity from 28 May, fully vaccinated passengers arriving from a Green or Amber area in the UK will have reduced testing and isolation requirements. Fully vaccinated arriving passengers will still be required to have a Day 0 PCR test but will not need to isolate. 

All visitors need to complete a pre departure registration form within the 48 hours prior to their arrival in Jersey which will include a 14 day travel history. Your 14 day travel declaration will show if you have slept in a Green, Amber or Red region and this will apply on your arrival to Jersey.  

• Day 0 test results are expected within 24 hours. 
• To view the most-up-to date status of countries and regions. click here. Consider your 14 day travel history when viewing regions. 
• Agree to be contacted by our contact tracing team for the duration of your stay.  
• Adhere to all public health guidance