Importing and registering a caravan or motorhome in Jersey
You must register the vehicle with Driver and Vehicle Standards (DVS) if you import a:
- caravan
- motorhome
- campervan
- folding camper
- trailer tent
They must also display a Jersey registration mark.
It must be kept at the address at which it’s registered and out of public view, unless it’s:
- being driven or towed on a public road
- staying at a designated campsite
You cannot use these as accommodation or overnight accommodation unless it is at a designated campsite.
To find out more about the motorhome and campervan registration process email
dvsinfo@gov.je or call +44 (0) 1534 448600.
Change of ownership, name or address
If there’s a change of ownership, name or address you must contact DVS so new registration documents can be issued.
Driver and Vehicle Standards contact details
Visitors staying at campsites
You can bring to the Island your:
- caravan
- motorhome
- campervan
- folding camper
- trailer tent
You must stay on a registered campsite and can only be on Island for a maximum of 31 days.
The maximum width of your caravan or trailer is 2.3 metres. This includes your towing vehicle and any fitting on or attached to the vehicle. It excludes mirrors and indicators.
Jersey campsites do not have 'drive over' drains for black water sewage.
Specific conditions for caravan, folding campers and trailer tents
Your caravan, folding camper or trailer tent must stay on a registered campsite for the duration of your visit.
You can only do 1 journey to and 1 journey from the campsite to the port.
The maximum length of your caravan is 6.7 metres, excluding the A frame or tow hitch.
The maximum length of your caravan and its towing vehicle is 16.5 metres, this includes any projection to the front and rear of the vehicle.
Specific conditions for motorhomes and campervans
You can drive your motorhome or campervan on Jersey roads but it must return to a registered campsite each night if they are being used for overnight accommodation.
The maximum length of a motorhome or campervan is 9.3 metres.
Visitors not staying at campsites
You can bring your caravan or motorhome to the Island and stay at a private address such as:
- friends or family’s home
- tourist accommodation other than a registered campsite
However you cannot use your caravan or motorhome as overnight accommodation.
If your caravan or motorhome is in transit between the UK and France and you’re not staying in Jersey overnight you can drive on Jersey’s roads. You should be aware that many roads in Jersey are narrow and may have limited access.
List of registered campsites in Jersey
Caravan holidays on Visit Jersey
gov.je