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Guernsey Seasonal Employment Permit (SEP) with Work Visa

19 facts quoted from the official source

Seasonal employment route for an approved SEP role, or an LTEP role used seasonally, subject to the listed job criteria.

Route type
Work
Can bring
—
Not stated in the official source
Requirements
13
each quoted below
Who qualifies

Who this route is for

Every item below is the government’s own wording, quoted from the official source. Whether you personally qualify depends on your full profile.

13 requirements quoted from the official source.

The conditions that decide it
  • Approved Occupation RequiredSeasonal Employment Permit job roles are listed within the 'Employment Permit Policy- Approved posts', marked as SEP.
  • Break Outside Common Travel Area RequiredThe 3-month break must be outside of the British CTAi.
  • Character and securityThey also need to ensure they meet the Criminal Convictions section of this document.
  • Full Time Employment RequiredConditional on working full-time in a named job role for a named employer.
  • Language requirementA person needs to meet the criteria under the English Language Requirement section.
  • Ltep Roles Also EligibleIn addition, any LTEP job role listed can also benefit from a Seasonal Employment Permit.
  • Mandatory Break MonthsBefore having to take a 3-month break away from Guernsey.
  • Named Employer And Role RequiredConditional on working full-time in a named job role for a named employer.
  • Occupation List KeyEmployment Permit Policy (EPP) - Approved Posts: Employers are able to make an online application from any job on the list*checked 2026-07-29
  • Population Management Permission RequiredIn addition, everyone living and working in island of Guernsey needs to hold a Population Management Permit or Certificate (although there are some exceptions).
  • Role Specific Criteria RequiredA person needs to meet the criteria listed for the job role in the Employment Permit Policy - Approved Posts.
  • Security Disclosure RequiredA person needs to complete a security disclosure process (DBS vetting) of a standard relevant to the post.
What you’ll show with your application

Paperwork you prepare — it does not rule you out.

  • AccommodationLive in any Local or Open Market property on a 'lodgings' basis.
Also stated by the source
  • Eligibility summaryA Seasonal Employment Permit can be issued for up to 9 months, before having to take a 3-month break away from Guernsey. This working pattern can be undertaken indefinitely.
  • Family members coveredAs an employee you can't: Accommodate anyone.
  • Official source basisA Seasonal Employment Permit can be issued for up to 9 months, before having to take a 3-month break away from Guernsey. This working pattern can be undertaken indefinitely.
  • Repeatable IndefinitelyThis working pattern can be undertaken indefinitely.
  • Report summaryA Seasonal Employment Permit can be issued for up to 9 months, before having to take a 3-month break away from Guernsey. This working pattern can be undertaken indefinitely.
Family

Who you can bring

  • Family members coveredAs an employee you can't: Accommodate anyone.
Costs & timelines

What the source prices

Validity
1 proven from the official source.
  • Validity Months MaxA Seasonal Employment Permit can be issued for up to 9 months.
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FAQ

Straight answers

01Who qualifies for this route to Guernsey?
The official source states: Seasonal employment route for an approved SEP role, or an LTEP role used seasonally, subject to the listed job criteria.
02Do I need to show accommodation in Guernsey?
The official source states: Live in any Local or Open Market property on a 'lodgings' basis.

Every answer is quoted from the official gov.gg page for this route, last read 2026-07-26.

We checked 19 points against the official source; 19 are quoted on this page. The other 0 are either not addressed by the source or not yet backed by a quote — we would rather show you the edge of the record than fill it with a plausible guess.

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Fees and processing time are not published in the official source for this route. We publish a number only when the official text states that number.

Not stated in the official source — the official source names no exclusion for this route.

The source

Where every quote comes from

Official government source gov.ggLast read 2026-07-26 Every quote on this page is from this Guernsey government page.
Compiled from official sources · pending independent re-check · Last checked 2026-07-26 · Our methodology
 · Compiled by António Mira · How we verify · Not legal advice — rules change; confirm with the official source before deciding.
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4 other work routes to Guernsey.

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