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Jersey British Ancestry

11 facts quoted from the official source

For a Commonwealth citizen aged 17 or over with a qualifying grandparent born in Jersey or elsewhere in the United Kingdom and Islands, intending and able to work.

Route type
Ancestry & return
Can bring
—
Not stated in the official source
Requirements
6
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.

6 requirements quoted from the official source.

The conditions that decide it
  • Declared ethnic or national originA blood or qualifying adoptive grandparent must have been born in Jersey or elsewhere in the United Kingdom and Islands.
  • Former citizen or qualifying statusThe applicant must be a Commonwealth citizen.
  • Minimum ageThe applicant must be at least seventeen.
  • Settlement After Continuous YearsIndefinite leave may be available after five continuous years in this capacity with language and life knowledge.
What you’ll show with your application

Paperwork you prepare — it does not rule you out.

  • AccommodationThe applicant and dependants must be maintained and accommodated without public funds.
  • Passport or travel documentValid British Ancestry entry clearance is required.
Also stated by the source
  • Eligibility summaryThe applicant must be a Commonwealth citizen aged 17 or over with a blood or legally adoptive grandparent born in Jersey or elsewhere in the United Kingdom and Islands.
  • Official source basisThe applicant must be a Commonwealth citizen aged 17 or over with a blood or legally adoptive grandparent born in Jersey or elsewhere in the United Kingdom and Islands.
  • Report summaryThe applicant must be a Commonwealth citizen aged 17 or over with a blood or legally adoptive grandparent born in Jersey or elsewhere in the United Kingdom and Islands.
  • Work and study rightsThe applicant must be able to work and intend to take or seek employment in Jersey.
Family

Who you can bring

— Not stated in the official source. The official page for this route does not address dependent-family rights, so we do not publish a claim either way.
Costs & timelines

What the source prices

Validity
1 proven from the official source.
  • Initial Duration Years MaxInitial permission may be granted for up to five years.
How it works

From here to a yes

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FAQ

Straight answers

01Who qualifies for this route to Jersey?
The official source states: For a Commonwealth citizen aged 17 or over with a qualifying grandparent born in Jersey or elsewhere in the United Kingdom and Islands, intending and able to work.
02Do I need to show accommodation in Jersey?
The official source states: The applicant and dependants must be maintained and accommodated without public funds.

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

We checked 11 points against the official source; 11 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.

See the 0 open points

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.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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