In the Channel Islands, there are three schooling systems available Free states of Jersey schools Fee paying states of jersey schools Private fee-paying schools It is compulsory for children to attend school when they have turned five and Read more…

The property market in the Channel Islands is not so straight forward as other countries as the housing is restricted in Jersey and Guernsey with house permits only being given to expats who are able to fill gaps or Read more…

The main employment sectors in the Channel Islands are tourism, agriculture and banking. Banking is especially attractive to expats moving here as it has a constructive tax environment. However, unless expats are British Citizens, they will need to prove Read more…

Expats from other countries will require a visa in spite of the reason to stay in Channel Island. The Channel Islands visa requirements will be the same as the UK requirements and expats can visit the UK visas website Read more…

The requirements for expats moving to the Channel Islands are the same as the UK visa requirements. There are no immigration controls between the UK and a passport will not be required. It is recommended that a photo ID Read more…

The utilities such as Electricity, Gas and Water in the Channel Islands are mainly provided by the governmental authorities and two main providers. Electricity France imports the electricity to the Channel Islands through an underwater cable and runs on Read more…

Population: There is a population of 160,000 Capital of Channel Islands: St Hellier Official Language: The official language is English, but some individuals may speak French, Jerriairs or Guernesiasis Major Cities: St Anne’s and St Peters Port Time Zone: Read more…

The duchy of Normandy owned the Channel Islands and these were passed to the English crown in 1066 when William the conqueror had become king of England. In 1204 England lost the mainland Normand but the islands were kept Read more…