Guernsey announces the extension until 2026 of its program allowing French visitors to travel to the island for same-day trips using only a national ID card. The measure aims to support tourism and strengthen cultural ties with France.
Between late 2025 and early 2026, Jersey, Guernsey, and the Isle of Man plan to introduce their own electronic travel authorisation (ETA) system, which will be legally distinct from the UK’s system. Introduced in stages since 2023, the Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) system is now in place for entry into
Travelers arriving directly from abroad in the Channel Islands should not be required to apply for an ETA before the end of 2025. To visit the Channel Islands, Crown Dependencies, international tourists will not need an ETA until the end of 2025. This was recently confirmed by the Guernsey government,
