You do not need a visa for Guernsey if you have an Irish passport

No visa needed

Irish citizens can enter Guernsey without applying for a visa in advance. Check your passport validity and any onward-travel requirements before you fly.

Visa-free

Frequently asked questions

Do Irish citizens need a visa for Guernsey?

No. Irish citizens can enter Guernsey without applying for a visa in advance.

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What Guernsey may ask for

Not every traveller is asked for all of these. A valid passport is checked every time; the rest is a spot check at the border, and some items belong to a visa application rather than the crossing itself.

Passport valid for entire duration of your stay
Passport photo 45mm x 35mm, white background
Hotel booking or accommodation confirmation
Return flight ticket or onward travel itinerary
Proof of sufficient funds for your stay
Travel insurance covering medical expenses

Entry requirements for Irish travellers

These rules apply specifically to Irish passport holders entering Guernsey as tourists. Each one links to the official source where available.

Required
A travel document is required to enter Guernsey
Travelers need a valid travel document that confirms their identity and nationality to board their flight. See the source for more details on accepted forms of identification.
Traveling within the CTA Last checked 2026-08-04
Not required
Transit visa is not required
International travelers don’t need a visa to transit through Guernsey.
Last checked 2026-08-04