Employment Permit (Short/Medium/Long Term) + work visa
Employment Permit (Short/Medium/Long Term) + work visa is a residence route in Guernsey (Empleo). Guernsey employer applies to Population Management Office under Employment Permit Policy (2023); Short (≤12 months), Medium (5 yrs) or Long Term permits; non-British also need work visa. Local Market housing; Long Term permits allow dependants.
Requirements at a glance
Spouse and children can usually be included. Permanent residence: after 5 years. Citizenship can be possible after about 6 years.
How holders are taxed
20% flat income tax; social security contributions
Next steps
Check the official page for the current rules and fees, compare this route with the other programmes on the interactive map, and talk to a licensed immigration lawyer or authorised agent before applying.
| Categoría | Empleo |
|---|---|
| Inversión | — |
| Tasas (familia) | — |
| Ingresos / año | — |
| Patrimonio | — |
| Estancia mín. | — |
| RP | 5 |
| Ciudadanía | 6 |
| Trabajo | yes |
| Requisitos | all (employer-led; skills/labour shortage posts) |
| Impuestos | 20% flat income tax; social security contributions |
| A fecha de | 2026-10 |
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