If you’re moving to Jersey and bringing a vehicle, you’ll need to register it as soon as you arrive and you may be liable for customs duty and / or Goods and Services Tax (GST). If you import a vehicle from within the EU, you’ll need to pay GST at 5% on the value of the vehicle at import.
Can I drive my UK car in Jersey?
When driving in Jersey, you’ll need to have the following documents on you when you’re driving (photocopies are not acceptable): a certificate of insurance or an International Green Card. a valid driving licence and International Driving Permit (IDP) accompanied together (UK International Driving Permits are not valid)
How long can you drive on UK plates in Jersey?
12 months
If you’re moving to Jersey and living here for more than 12 months, or you’re a Jersey resident importing a foreign vehicle then you must register your vehicle immediately. You cannot drive in Jersey on foreign registration plates.
Should I take my car to Jersey?
Taking a car to Jersey is a great way to have freedom traveling around the island. By car, you can experience the gloriously rugged clifftops of the north and then venture down to the exciting beaches of the south with no trouble as the island is scattered with free car parks.
How much does it cost to import a car from UK to Jersey?
When you import a car to Jersey from the UK, you will need to pay 5% GST to the customs authorities in Jersey. This is based on the value of the car and includes the cost of freight and insurance too. The shipping costs are around £225 from the UK.
Do I need a UK sticker for Jersey?
24 September 2021
Earlier this year, the UK confirmed that the distinguishing sign required on vehicles when travelling abroad would switch from ‘GB’ to ‘UK’. This does not apply to Jersey registered vehicles which will continue to use the GBJ sign.
Can I take my car to Jersey on holiday?
Can you drive to Jersey? Yes, you can pack your car and drive onboard our ferry to Jersey. Taking your car means you can pack everything you need, from extra luggage to your surfboards – just pack your car and go!
What documents do I need to drive in Jersey?
To drive a car in Jersey you must be 17 years old (16 for mopeds 50cc and below) and you must have a valid driving licence, a current windscreen insurance disc and valid third party insurance, which covers your use of the car.
If you take your ‘Sat nav’ to Jersey you will find that the UK map works well, all the roads are there plus their names but the postcodes are not recognised, not on Tomtom’s anyway.
Do I need an International Driving Permit for Jersey?
You might need an IDP to drive in some EU countries and Norway if you have either: a paper driving licence. a licence issued in Gibraltar, Guernsey, Jersey or the Isle of Man.
Can I use my British bus pass in Jersey?
United Kingdom concessionary travel passes
UK concessionary passes are not valid for travel on Jersey bus services.
Do you pay car tax in Jersey?
Unlike the UK, drivers in Jersey do not pay road tax, just a goods and services tax on a new car or tax on fuel.
What are the rules for travelling to Jersey from UK?
you should check the entry and exit requirements for any country you will travel through on your journey to Jersey. you must not travel to Jersey if you have COVID-19 symptoms. you must not travel to Jersey until you have completed the required or recommended isolation period after a positive test in another country.
How do I register a UK car in Jersey?
Registering an imported vehicle
- tell HM Revenue and Customs ( HMRC ) you imported the vehicle and get confirmation that your NOVA application is processed.
- pay VAT and duty if HMRC tells you to.
- get proof of vehicle approval.
Do you pay customs for Jersey from UK?
All items sent to Jersey from the UK should also have a completed and signed customs declaration form (CN22 or CN23) attached in order to comply with customs requirements.
Can I retire to Jersey from UK?
To apply for indefinite leave to remain in Jersey, you must: have lived legally in the United Kingdom and / or Channel Islands for a certain length of time (usually between two and five years) pass the Citizenship test (also known as a ‘Life in the UK’ test) meet the English language requirement.
Can I use my UK debit card in Jersey?
You’ll usually be given Jersey money as change when you’re shopping, but English money can be freely used and all major debit and credit cards are accepted. There are ATM machines in St. Helier and across the island.
Does Jersey count as UK resident?
As a Jersey resident, you will gain the right of unrestricted travel within the Common Travel Area (CTA), which includes the UK, Ireland, and The Isle of Man. Moreover, you and your family will also gain access to UK schools and universities, a stable economy and excellent lifestyle conditions.
Is Jersey included in Brexit?
I thought Jersey was outside the EU. Why are we bothered by Brexit? Jersey, along with the other Crown Dependencies, the Bailiwick of Guernsey and the Isle of Man, are not member states (or associate members) of the EU and are not part of the UK.
Is Jersey covered by UK travel insurance?
Are the Channel Islands covered by UK travel insurance? Yes, you can be covered for claims made from the Channel Islands including Jersey. Emergency medical treatment would be provided by the NHS, except in Guernsey as there is no reciprocal healthcare agreement with the UK.
How long is the ferry from UK to Jersey?
Poole to Jersey is the quickest ferry crossing to Jersey from England. This route takes approximately 4 hours 40 minutes. Condor Ferries operates this route with 7 weekly sailings. The next quickest route is Portsmouth to Jersey, which takes approximately 8 hours 55 minutes, with 6 weekly sailings.