Guernsey Short Term Employment Permit (STEP) with Work Visa
Temporary employment route for an approved STEP role, or an LTEP role used on a short-term basis, where the applicant meets the listed job criteria.
- Route type
- Work
- Can bring
- — Not stated in the official source
- Requirements
- 12 each quoted below
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.
12 requirements quoted from the official source.
- Aggregate Residence Months Max
Until a person reaches an aggregate of 3 years of residence in Guernsey.
- Approved Occupation Required
Short Term Employment Permit job roles are listed within the 'Employment Permit Policy - Approved post' marked as STEP.
- Character and security
They also need to ensure they meet the Criminal Convictions section of this document.
- Full Time Employment Required
Conditional on working full-time in a named job role for a named employer.
- Language requirement
A person needs to meet the criteria under the English Language Requirement section.
- Ltep Roles Also Eligible
In addition, any LTEP job role listed can also benefit from a Short Term Employment Permit.
- Named Employer And Role Required
Conditional on working full-time in a named job role for a named employer.
- Occupation List Key
Employment 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 Required
In 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 Required
A person needs to meet the criteria listed for the job role in the Employment Permit Policy - Approved Posts.
- Security Disclosure Required
A person needs to complete a security disclosure process (DBS vetting) of a standard relevant to the post.
Paperwork you prepare — it does not rule you out.
- Accommodation
Able to live in any Local or Open Market property on a 'lodgings' basis.
- Eligibility summary
A Short Term Employment Permit can be issued for up to 12 months at a time, renewable upon expiry, until a person reaches an aggregate of 3 years of residence in Guernsey.
- Family members covered
As an employee you can't: Accommodate anyone.
- Official source basis
A Short Term Employment Permit can be issued for up to 12 months at a time, renewable upon expiry, until a person reaches an aggregate of 3 years of residence in Guernsey.
- Recognised Break Rule
A Recognised break in residence is defined as equal to or greater than a person's last period of residence.
- Report summary
A Short Term Employment Permit can be issued for up to 12 months at a time, renewable upon expiry, until a person reaches an aggregate of 3 years of residence in Guernsey.
- Settlement Time Accrual
There is no expectation to become residentially qualified in Guernsey under these types of Employment Permit.
Who you can bring
- Family members covered
As an employee you can't: Accommodate anyone.
What the source prices
- Validity Months Max
A Short Term Employment Permit can be issued for up to 12 months at a time.
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Straight answers
01Who qualifies for this route to Guernsey?
Temporary employment route for an approved STEP role, or an LTEP role used on a short-term basis, where the applicant meets the listed job criteria.
02Do I need to show accommodation in Guernsey?
Able to 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.
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.Other work routes to Guernsey
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