Welcome to Jersey

You may not be expecting it from a tiny island in the Irish Sea, but Jersey offers a world-class zoo, interesting museums, excellent dining, a bustling capital city, castles and World War II ruins and so much more.

Summers mean sun-splashed days on the windswept coastline and walking tours of the southwest part of the island. Explore Mont Orgueil Castle in St. Helier. Go fishing on secluded Rozel Bay or St. Catherine’s Bay. Take in the lovely views from the highest point on the island – Les Platons – where you can see all the way to Bonne Nuit Bay and the Mont Mado granite quarries.

The entire west coast of the island showcases wide St. Ouen’s Bay, a favorite of surfers, wildlife lovers and nature enthusiasts. If you’re a history buff, stop into the Channel Islands Military museum to learn about the occupation period.

Unique Facts

• Jersey is remarkably tiny, just 45 square miles, yet it is the largest of the Channel Islands.
• The island’s original airport was on the beach at St. Aubin’s Bay.
• Many of the Jersey (and Guernsey) residents believe they are descendants of fairies (or locally known as “pouques”). The last reported fairy sighting was in the early 1900s.
• French playwright and author Victor Hugo’s home in exile was in Jersey.
• To be a proper Jersey Royal, a potato must have been grown on the island.

Language

Jersey’s official languages are English and French.

When To Go

The best time to go to Jersey is from May to October.

Airports

Jersey Airport

Passport Validity

A valid passport is required.

Visa Required By US Citizen?

None

Vaccinations

The CDC recommends the following vaccine for all travelers when visiting Jersey: Measles and routine vaccinations. Most travelers should receive Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B and Rabies vaccines.

Electrical Outlets

Power plugs and sockets: types C and G. Standard voltage: 230V. Frequency: 50Hz.

Currency

Official local currency: Pound Sterling and Jersey Pound

Getting Around

Rental cars, taxis and buses are the best way to get around Jersey. The central bus station is at Liberation Station and links to the island’s main locations and attractions. There is a sizable network of cycling routes throughout the island, as well.

Driver’s License

A valid US driver’s license is required.

US Embassy Info

US Embassy London
33 Nine Elms Lane
London, SW11 7US
United Kingdom
Tel: 44-0-20-7499-9000

Local Visitor Info

Visitor Information Centre
Esplanade, Liberation Bus Station
St. Helier
Jersey
JE2 3AS
Tel: 44-0-1534-859000
info@jersey.com

Local Emergency Phone Numbers

General Emergency: 999

Safety and Security

The crime rate is low in Jersey.