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Jersey Annual Temporary Work Permit

18 facts quoted from the official source

For temporary work in construction, hospitality or sea-going fishing, issued in renewable twelve-month periods.

Route type
Work
Can bring
dependants
from the official record
Requirements
12
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.

12 requirements quoted from the official source.

The conditions that decide it
  • Age MinTemporary-route employees must be at least eighteen on the application date.
  • Counts For SettlementTime on a temporary work-permit route does not count toward indefinite leave to remain.
  • Eligible SectorsThe annual route is restricted to construction, hospitality and sea-going fishing.
  • Employer Work Permit Application RequiredThe employer or authorised representative, not the employee, must apply for the work permit.
  • Going Rate And Signed Contract RequiredThe employee must receive at least the going rate for the full-time role, evidenced by a signed contract.
  • Job offerThe employer must demonstrate a genuine vacancy and recruit a person with the relevant skills or experience.
  • Language requirementThere is no English-language requirement for temporary work permits.
  • Mandatory Absence After RouteThe policy requires four months after the first year, eight after up to two years, twelve after up to three years and sixteen after a fourth construction year.
  • Named Employer And Role OnlyA work permit is issued to a named employer for a named employee in a specified role.
  • Permit Period Months MaxEach permit period may be no more than twelve months.
  • Construction Project Total Months MaxA construction permit may be extended to forty-eight months where the specific project in the original application remains ongoing.
What you’ll show with your application

Paperwork you prepare — it does not rule you out.

  • AccommodationThe employer must ensure the employee has adequate accommodation meeting required health and wellbeing standards.
Also stated by the source
  • Eligibility summaryAnnual temporary permits can be issued for up to 12 months and renewed to a maximum of 36 months, or 48 months for an ongoing construction project.
  • Family members coveredTemporary work-permit holders cannot bring dependants to Jersey.
  • In Country Switch To Long Term PossibleA temporary employee may switch in country to qualifying long-term work-permit employment.
  • Official source basisAnnual temporary permits can be issued for up to 12 months and renewed to a maximum of 36 months, or 48 months for an ongoing construction project.
  • Report summaryAnnual temporary permits can be issued for up to 12 months and renewed to a maximum of 36 months, or 48 months for an ongoing construction project.
Family

Who you can bring

dependants
  • Family members coveredTemporary work-permit holders cannot bring dependants to Jersey.
Costs & timelines

What the source prices

Validity
1 proven from the official source.
  • Total Duration Months MaxThe ordinary cumulative maximum is thirty-six months.
How it works

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FAQ

Straight answers

01Who qualifies for this route to Jersey?
The official source states: For temporary work in construction, hospitality or sea-going fishing, issued in renewable twelve-month periods.
02Can I bring my family?
The official record lists: dependants.
03Do I need to show accommodation in Jersey?
The official source states: The employer must ensure the employee has adequate accommodation meeting required health and wellbeing standards.

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

We checked 18 points against the official source; 18 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.jeLast read 2026-07-26 Every quote on this page is from this Jersey 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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