Open Market residence (Open Market Resident Certificate)
Open Market residence (Open Market Resident Certificate) is a residence route in Guernsey (Muu). Buy or rent any Part A Open Market (single-family) home (~1,600 properties); no wealth/income test, no minimum price; criminal record check; self-support. Free to work; extended family may live and work too.
Requirements at a glance
Spouse and children can usually be included. Permanent residence: after heti years.
How holders are taxed
20% flat income tax with optional caps (£60k Open Market cap for 4 yrs; £160k/£320k standard caps); no CGT/IHT
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.
| Luokka | Muu |
|---|---|
| Sijoitus | — |
| Maksut (perhe) | — |
| Tulot / v | — |
| Varat | — |
| Väh. oleskelu | — |
| PR | heti |
| Kansalaisuus | — |
| Työ | yes |
| Kelpoisuus | British/Irish/BNO citizens, UK-settled persons, or holders of a suitable visa (e.g. Entrepreneur) |
| Verot | 20% flat income tax with optional caps (£60k Open Market cap for 4 yrs; £160k/£320k standard caps); no CGT/IHT |
| Tilanne | 2026-10 |
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