24-03-2025
Guernsey could introduce UK digital travel scheme
Guernsey could introduce a new electronic travel scheme, if proposals from the island's government are and Resources (P&R) and Home Affairs have published a policy letter recommending the bailiwick introduces new rules to align it with the adopted, part of the UK's Nationality and Borders Act 2022 would be applied to Guernsey, including introducing an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) scheme for people entering the Rob Prow, president of Home Affairs, said updating immigration legislation would "ensure the safety and security of our borders".
British and Irish citizens as well as people with limited or indefinite leave to remain would not need an ETA, the States new legislation would also introduce fines for travel companies carrying passengers without correct documentation, as well as visa penalties for citizens of certain agreed the scheme would come in towards the end of the year, the States said.
