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Jersey High Value Residency

Accepting applicationsFrom GBP 1,750,000

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Residence in Jersey for wealthy individuals who commit to a minimum annual tax contribution of GBP 250,000 and buy a high-value home.

Investment from: GBP 1,750,000
Processing: About 1 months
Family: See the family rules
Stay required: To confirm

Decision summary

What do you obtain?: Jersey High Value ResidencyRoute to citizenshipNot a citizenship program.
What does your family invest?: Minimum annual tax of GBP 250,000; home purchase of at least GBP 3.5 million (house) or GBP 1.75 million (apartment).
What is additional?: A charitable giving expectation of about GBP 100,000 a year has been cited by the States Assembly; property stamp duty is separate.
How long does it take?: Usually about one month, unless more information is requested.
Must you travel or live there?: Information pending verification
What is the main drawback?: Residents buy or lease one home above the set thresholds under a special licence; an annual tax contribution of GBP 250,000 applies.
Family inclusion: Information pending verification
Program status: Operational

Overview

Jersey's High Value Residency is for individuals of substantial wealth who are approved to move to the island. New residents commit to paying at least GBP 250,000 in tax each year.

Income is taxed at 20% on the first GBP 1.25 million and 1% above that; Jersey property income is taxed at 20%. Residents are also expected to buy a home: at least GBP 3.5 million for a house or GBP 1.75 million for an apartment.

The minimum tax is revised for inflation every five years, with the next change due in January 2028.

Path to citizenship

Does not lead to citizenship

Not a citizenship program.

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Who this program may not suit

Taken from the facts recorded on this page. It may not suit you if:

Your budget is below GBP 1,750,000, the minimum recorded investment, before fees and costs.
You want a second passport: this residence does not lead to citizenship by itself.

Investment pathways

Investment pathway: Approval as a high-value resident, a minimum annual tax commitment and the purchase of a qualifying home.
Minimum investment: Minimum annual tax of GBP 250,000; home purchase of at least GBP 3.5 million (house) or GBP 1.75 million (apartment).

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Application process

1Contact Locate Jersey's Head of High Value Residency for a confidential discussion, then complete the online Profile Form and Consent Form before any application is accepted.
2You or an appointed intermediary prepare the application: personal letter, business and financial profiles, two personal and two business references, verified passports and a DBS certificate, submitted early in a calendar month.
3Locate Jersey runs due diligence and checks references, and Revenue Jersey confirms that your income will generate at least the GBP 250,000 minimum annual tax.
4Locate Jersey recommends to the Housing and Work Advisory Group; the Chief Minister may grant Entitled status, with decisions usually within 15 working days.
5If approved, pay the fee (GBP 10,506.25 as of 1 January 2026) before moving, and obtain UK immigration clearance to live in Jersey.
6Buy a home of at least GBP 3.5 million (house) or GBP 1.75 million (apartment); renting a similar-value property is accepted at first, with purchase expected after 12 months.

Steps and timings can change; your advisor confirms the current process before you apply.

Indicative timelines

Indicative processing timeframe: Usually about one month, unless more information is requested.

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Investment and fees

Qualifying investment amounts and government fees are always shown separately. We do not publish single "total price" figures, as the total depends on family composition and circumstances.

Estimate for your family

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Investment for your family: GBP 1,750,000; Apartment purchase (from)
Known total so far: GBP 1,750,000; 5 cost items not yet included

Children are counted as 10 and parents as 60 unless you enter ages in the calculator. Full breakdown and ages

Qualifying investment

Apartment purchase (from): GBP 1,750,000
House purchase (from): GBP 3,500,000

Additional expenses

Minimum annual tax: GBP 250,000

Estimated additional costs: A charitable giving expectation of about GBP 100,000 a year has been cited by the States Assembly; property stamp duty is separate.
To be confirmed: Government fees · Due diligence fees · Investment holding period

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Residence requirements

Potential route to citizenship: Not a citizenship program.
To be confirmed: Residence requirements · Renewal requirements

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Due diligence and documentation

Applicants and included dependants undergo background and source-of-funds checks by the relevant authority. Documentation requirements are confirmed during preparation — no documents are needed for an initial consultation.

Considerations, limitations and risks

Important restrictions

Residents buy or lease one home above the set thresholds under a special licence; an annual tax contribution of GBP 250,000 applies.

Published entry thresholds are not comprehensive costs; taxes, professional fees and dependent charges may apply.
Immigration law, visa access and naturalisation rules can change without notice.
Individual eligibility depends on nationality, financial background, due diligence and program-specific criteria.

Status and authority

Operational status: Operational
Official government authority: Government of Jersey (Locate Jersey and Revenue Jersey)
To be confirmed: Legal basis · Nationality restrictions

Programme rules change; your advisor confirms every figure before you commit.