TELEPHONE The code for Jersey is 01534 from the British Isles or + 44 (0) 1534 from other Countries.

BANKS The main clearing banks normally open the same hours as the UK, Monday - Friday, some open Saturday mornings. Building Societies facilities are restricted. There are Link card machines in various retail outlets but no counter service is available. Cash transactions through Building Societies differ from those in the UK and Ireland. Please check with your Society before departure.

BRINGING YOUR OWN CAR Visitors must possess a Certificate of Insurance or an International Green Card, a valid Driving Licence or International Driving Permit (UK International Driving Permits are not valid). Photocopies are not acceptable. The vehicle registration should be carried and a nationality plate must be displayed on your vehicle.

CUSTOMS ALLOWANCES As Jersey is not part of the EU the maximum allowances are:- 200 Cigarettes, 4 litres of wine, 1 litre Spirits (+22% volume). Persons under 17 years are not entitled to tobacco or alcohol allowances. Please refer to the relevant section on the following website www.gov.je for full and up to date details.

CURRENCY British money is freely accepted in the Island. Other currencies can be changed at a bank, Post Office or Bureau de Change. All major credit and debit cards are accepted. Some shops accept Euros.

DISABLED FACILITIES Your can use your "Blue Badge" & Radar key in the Island. All public toilets for disabled persons have Radar locks - so do not forget to bring your badge and key with you. If you do, you can hire a key from our Visitor Services Centre and St. Helier Town Hall. Please ask for the comprehensive booklet 'A Guide to Jersey for the Disabled' from Jersey Tourism.

ELECTRICITY 240 volts AC. UK sockets in use.

GETTING MARRIED IN JERSEY As a result of changes in Jersey Law, you can now be married in the Island as the period of notice required by the Superintendent Registrar has been reduced. You are now able to register your intention to marry by post, rather than in person. Once formal application has been made, couples can go to the Registrar on arrival in Jersey and marry within three working days. If you are in the Island on holiday, the period of notice is ten days. For further information please contact the Superintendent Registrar on Tel: 01534 441335 or obtain a leaflet from Jersey Tourism. Click to go to the Wedding section, on jersey.com

LICENSING HOURS At the discretion of the proprietor, Public Bars are open to persons over 18 between the following hours: Weekdays 09.00 - 23.00, Sunday 11.00 - 23.00. The Licensing Assembly may also permit children under the age of 18 in public bars up to 21.00 if accompanied by an adult.

PARKING Single yellow lines indicate that parking is prohibited day and night and is liable to a fine. Payment for parking in St. Helier is by paycard and wherever the symbol is displayed. The paycards can be purchased in advance from Post Offices, garages and shops displaying the paycard symbol but not in the car parks themselves apart from Sand Street. Instructions for use are printed on the cards. In some roads on the outskirts of St. Helier parking is free, but controlled by parking discs - obtainable from the Town Hall or Jersey Tourism. A disc is not required in the evening and on Sundays. Free disabled parking is allowed if you are a " Blue Badge" holder in designated areas. A map is available from the Town Hall and our Visitor Services Centre

PASSPORTS No passport is required for visitors travelling from the British Isles and the Republic of Ireland. However, a ten year passport is required for day trips to France. Most air and sea carriers require Photographic ID.

PETS If you are visiting Jersey from the British Isles or the Republic of Ireland, you can bring your pet with you - provided of course that pets are allowed at your holiday accommodation. For other areas ‘Pet Scheme’ regulations apply. From May to September between 10.30-18.00 dogs on beaches must be on a lead.

POST OFFICES The main Post Office is in Broad Street, St. Helier, with a network of sub-Post Offices located throughout the Island. Jersey postage stamps must be used on all mail posted from Jersey.

PUBLIC HOLIDAYS As in the United Kingdom, with the addition of Liberation Day, 9th May.

SHOPPING HOURS The markets and some shops are closed on Thursday afternoons, otherwise normal shopping hours apply, and in the main season a number of shops will remain open in the evenings. There is limited Sunday trading in Jersey.

VISITORS MEDICAL TREATMENT Reciprocal health agreements exist between Jersey and Australia, Austria, Barbados, France, Guernsey/Alderney, Iceland, New Zealand, Portugal and Sweden. The General Hospital provides a morning health clinic for residents of these countries free of charge. VISITORS FROM THE UK DO NOT ENJOY A RECIPROAL HEALTH AGREMENT FROM 01/04/2009. VISITORS FROM THE UK WILL HAVE TO PAY FOR MEDICAL TREATMENT PROVIDED IN JERSEY (other than A&E) IF TAKEN ILL DURING THEIR STAY. PLEASE CHECK WITH YOUR CURRENT INSURANCE PROVIDER THAT YOU ARE SECIFICALLY COVERED FOR VISITING JERSEY AND THAT YOU HAVE ADEQUATE MEDICAL COVER WITHIN YOUR POLICY.The B.K.P.A. Holiday Dialysis Centre is available to visitors from May to September. Please contact Doctor Kumar for full information c/o the Jersey General Hospital Tel: 442000. Please note doctors in Jersey are in private practice and you would be liable to pay the full cost of treatment and any medicines prescribed. Holiday medical insurance is recommended. GP out of hours service: 616833 (from 6 - 11pm), during the day call 444341 for information. Visitors requiring Oxygen should contact Andrew Norman on 01534 442554 at the Jersey General Hospital or The Pharmacist in the Pharmacy Department of Boots in St Helier 01534 730432 for information.

TELEPHONE The code for Guernsey is 01481 from the British Isles or +44 (0) 1481 from other countries.

BANKS The main clearing banks normally open the same hours as the UK, Monday - Friday, some open Saturday mornings. Building Societies facilities are restricted. Cash transactions through Building Societies differ from those in the UK and Ireland. Please check with your Society before departure.

BRINGING YOUR OWN CAR Visitors must possess a Certificate of Insurance or an International Green Card, a valid Driving Licence or International Driving Permit (UK International Driving Permits are not valid). Photocopies are not acceptable. A nationality plate must be displayed on your vehicle. Please note you are not able to buy petrol on a Sunday. The maximum speed limit in the island is 35mph, in and around the town the limit is 25mph. A Quiet Lane Initiative, known as the Green Lane system, has recently been introduced in rural parishes, here the maximum speed limit is 15mph and priority should be given to walker, horse and cyclists.

CUSTOMS ALLOWANCES see www.gov.ge website

CURRENCY British money is freely accepted in the Island. Other currencies can be changed at a bank. All major credit and debit cards are accepted.

DISABLED FACILITIES Your can use your "Blue Badge" in the Island. Rules governing the use of Blue Badges and a list of designated parking areas are available from the States Traffic Committee’s Office 243400.

ELECTRICITY 240 volts AC. UK sockets in use.

GETTING MARRIED IN GUERNSEY Information may be obtained from the Guernsey Greffe, Telephone: +44 (0)1481 725277.

LICENSING HOURS Public bars are open Monday - Saturday 10:00 – 23:45. Nightclubs are open 22:00 – 02:00. On a Sunday, bars which hold a family permit can open between 12 noon and 15:30. They can also open in the evenings between 18:00 – 23:00 but patrons must purchase a meal.

PARKING Single yellow lines indicate that parking is prohibited day and night and is liable to a fine. All public parking is free, but the majority of on and off street parking places are marked ’Disc Zones’ where differing time limits apply. Parking clocks must be set from the time you park your vehicle and you must not park for longer than the specified period, unless that period ends after 18:00, when you may park until 08:00 the following day. There are clocks available at the Tourist Information Centre, the Police Station, and many garages and shops.

PASSPORTS No passport is required for visitors travelling from the British Isles and the Republic of Ireland. However, a ten year passport is required for day trips to France. Most sea and air carriers require Photographic ID.

PETS If you are visiting Guernsey from the British Isles or the Republic of Ireland, you can bring your pet with you - provided of course that pets are allowed at your holiday accommodation. Pets with a pet passport can travel from St. Malo.

POST OFFICES The main Post Office is in Smith Street, St. Peter Port, with a network of sub-Post Offices located throughout the Island. Guernsey postage stamps must be used on all mail posted from Guernsey.

PUBLIC HOLIDAYS As in the United Kingdom, with the addition of Liberation Day, 9th May.

SHOPPING HOURS The markets and some shops are closed on Thursday afternoons, otherwise normal shopping hours apply, and in the main season a number of shops will remain open in the evenings. Only convenience stores open on a Sunday. Please note alcohol cannot be purchased on a Sunday in shops.

VISITORS MEDICAL TREATMENT The National Health Service does not operate in Guernsey. Most doctors are in private practice and patients are required to pay for treatment. There is a charge for the ambulance service. The acute hospital in Guernsey is the Princess Elizabeth Hospital (PEH), which is operated by the Board of Health. VISITORS FROM THE UK DO NOT ENJOY A RECIPROAL HEALTH AGREMENT FROM 01/04/2009. VISITORS FROM THE UK WILL HAVE TO PAY FOR MEDICAL TREATMENT PROVIDED IN GUERNSEY(other than A&E) IF TAKEN ILL DURING THEIR STAY. PLEASE CHECK WITH YOUR CURRENT INSURANCE PROVIDER THAT YOU ARE SECIFICALLY COVERED FOR VISITING GUERNSEY AND THAT YOU HAVE ADEQUATE MEDICAL COVER WITHIN YOUR POLICY. If further information is needed about health matters, please contact the Board of Health (Health & Social Services), Telephone: +44 (0)1481 725241. Visitors requiring Oxygen should contact the Princess Elizabeth Hospital for advice.