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Channel Islands

Explore the Channel Islands with ease on your boat. Find essential information on boating abroad, entry formalities, healthcare, and more

Evidence of competence

There is no specific requirement for evidence of competence other than that stipulated by the vessel's flag state.

A valid ICC should be acceptable evidence of competence as Resolution 40 has been formally adopted by the United Kingdom.

Standard entry and exit formalities

The Bailiwick of Jersey and the Bailiwick of Guernsey are Crown Dependencies. There are two customs authorities:

Bailiwick of Guernsey (for Guernsey, Alderney, Herm and Sark) requires you to clear customs on arrival - fly your Q flag and complete and return the customs form which will be supplied to you at your port of entry.

States of Jersey do not require yachts to fly the Q flag and fill out the Customs and Immigration declaration form unless they have arrived from a port outside the Common Travel Area (the UK, Ireland, Isle of Man or Guernsey) and someone on board is not British or Irish or have any goods to declare (including prohibited or restricted items).

The Channel Islands and UK are separate customs authorities. When returning to the UK from the Channel Islands, you must report your arrival to UK customs.

Healthcare

There is a reciprocal health agreement between the Bailiwick of Guernsey and the UK.

To know more related to the travel and health for visitors to Bailiwick of Guernsey. Please visit States of Guernsey website.

There is a reciprocal health agreement between Jersey and the UK.

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