Register as a Jersey resident
One of the first things you need to do when you arrive in Jersey is register as a Jersey resident. You’ll be given a Social Security number and a registration card confirming your
residential status. Your details will also be shared with the following departments:
- Social Security
- Population Office
- Revenue Jersey
- Health and Social Services Department
If you’re moving over with school age children, Employment, Social Security and Housing will also let the Education Department know you're in the island. This is to safeguard children and make sure they're in school, which is required by law.
Every person age 16 and over must register themselves. You can’t register for someone on their behalf except for dependent children under 16.
What you need to Register for the first time:
You need to apply online for a registration card, you must have the following documents below prior to applying:
- a copy of your passport
- a copy of your Immigration permission to both live and work in Jersey if you are not British or Irish (such as a Work permit and visa, Settled or Pre-settled status, Indefinite leave to remain, spouse or partner visa, work permit dependent visa, UK Ancestry visa, EEA family permit). If you're an EU, EEA, or Swiss national who has applied to the EU Settlement scheme but not yet received your certificate, attach evidence to confirm you have submitted an application. This should be from a UK or Jersey Immigration department
- if you have children who are not registered, a copy of their birth certificate and passport
- if you are married, a copy of your marriage certificate
- how much you will be earning
- copy of your licence permission which was provided by your employer
- you will also be asked to make payment online
Apply to register as a Jersey resident
If you're unable to apply online, call +44 (0) 1534 444444 or book an appointment at the Customer Hub at Union Street.
You should book a separate appointment for each person, including children.
What you need to tell us
We’ll ask you a number of questions, including:
- your personal details including your address
- any details about your spouse or civil partner and children (if applicable)
- your date of first arrival
- your employer's name (if you've found work)
- what your salary and any other income will be (for tax purposes)
Your registration card
A registration card costs £84 and you will need to pay for this online before the process is completed.
You'll need to show this card, along with photo ID, to your:
- employer
- landlord (if you're renting a property)
- lawyer (if you're buying a property)
Registering for tax
You register for tax at the same time as you register for social security and get your registration card.
If you’re employed, you’ll receive an income tax instalment scheme (ITIS) rate by post from Revenue Jersey. This is the percentage of your income that you will be deducted each time you’re paid.
If you’re still looking for work when you register, you’ll need to tell Revenue Jersey when you know how much you're going to be paid. You will then be sent your ITIS rate.
You may be able to claim allowances if you have children.
How your tax is calculated
Individuals' tax information
Children and tax relief
Self-employed people and traders tax information
How your personal information will be used
Information you provide about yourself when registering as a new resident, or at a later stage, such as your name, date of birth and your address, will be securely shared with other Government of Jersey departments, so that we can improve the services we provide for you.
We'll only share your information as required to provide, or in preparation to provide, you with our services.
Your information may also be used for statistical purposes to support planning for our services. In this case, all information capable of identifying you will be removed from the data before it's shared.
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