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Guernsey Spouse or Civil Partner of a Settled Person

15 facts quoted from the official source

Family settlement route for the legally married spouse or civil partner of a person present and settled in Guernsey.

Route type
Family
Can bring
spouse
from the official record
Requirements
8
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.

8 requirements quoted from the official source.

The conditions that decide it
  • Language requirementYou meet certain language requirements. More information about language requirements can be found in the downloads on this page.
  • Legally Recognised Marriage Or Partnership RequiredYou are legally married to each other.
  • Permanent Cohabitation Intent RequiredYou both intend to live together permanently as husband and wife.
  • Previous Meeting RequiredYou have met each other before.
  • Relationship Age MinYour spouse is not under 18; You are not under 18.
  • Sponsor Settled RequiredYour spouse is present and settled in the Bailiwick of Guernsey.
  • Support Without Public Funds RequiredTogether you can support yourselves and any dependants without any help from public funds.
What you’ll show with your application

Paperwork you prepare — it does not rule you out.

  • AccommodationYou have suitable accommodation, which is owned or lived in only by you and your household, and where you and your dependants can live without any help from public funds.
What rules you out

1 exclusion quoted from the official source.

  • Polygamous Household RestrictionIf your spouse has more than one wife or husband, only one will be allowed to join them in the Bailiwick of Guernsey.
Also stated by the source
  • Eligibility summaryYou are legally married to each other.
  • Official source basisYou are legally married to each other.
  • Report summaryYou are legally married to each other.
  • Settlement Residence Months MinAfter 60 months, and again provided you are still married and intend to continue living together, you will be able to apply to stay permanently in the Bailiwick of Guernsey.
Family

Who you can bring

spouse
Costs & timelines

What the source prices

Validity
2 proven from the official source.
  • Extension Validity MonthsNear the end of that period, if you are still married and intend to continue living together you will need to apply for a further 30 month extension to your permission to live here.
  • Initial Validity MonthsAt first, you will be allowed to stay and work in the Bailiwick of Guernsey for a period not exceeding 33 months.
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FAQ

Straight answers

01Who qualifies for this route to Guernsey?
The official source states: Family settlement route for the legally married spouse or civil partner of a person present and settled in Guernsey.
02Can I bring my family?
The official record lists: spouse.
03Do I need to show accommodation in Guernsey?
The official source states: You have suitable accommodation, which is owned or lived in only by you and your household, and where you and your dependants can live without any help from public funds.

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

We checked 15 points against the official source; 15 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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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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