Travel Information From Ireland to Guernsey

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Routine Vaccines

Make sure you are up-to-date on all routine vaccines before every trip. Some of these vaccines include

• Chickenpox (Varicella)
• Diphtheria-Tetanus-Pertussis
• Flu (Influenza)
• Measles-Mumps-Rubella (MMR)
• Polio
• Shingles

COVID-19

All eligible travelers should be up to date with their COVID-19 vaccines.

Hepatitis A

Consider for most travelers; recommended for travelers at higher risk (e.g. visiting smaller cities, villages, or rural areas where exposure might occur through food or water; or prone to ""adventurous eating"")

Hepatitis B

Recommended for unvaccinated travelers of all ages to the United Kingdom.

Measles

Infants 6 to 11 months old traveling internationally should get 1 dose of measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine before travel. This dose does not count as part of the routine childhood vaccination series.

Rabies

The United Kingdom is free of dog rabies. However, rabies may still be present in wildlife species, particularly bats. CDC recommends rabies vaccination before travel only for people working directly with wildlife. These people may include veterinarians, animal handlers, field biologists, or laboratory workers working with specimens from mammalian species.

You will need 6 months validity remaining on your passport from the date of entry.

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St. Peter Port

St. Peter Port is a town and one of the ten parishes on the island of Guernsey in the Channel Islands. It is the capital of the Bailiwick of Guernsey as well as the main port. The population in 2019 was 18,958.

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Crime in Guernsey

Guernsey is generally considered a safe destination for travelers, with a low crime rate compared to many other destinations. However, like any other place, there are still some crime risks that travelers should be aware of.

Pickpocketing and theft are the most common crimes that tourists might encounter in Guernsey. To avoid being a target, you should always be aware of your surroundings, particularly in crowded areas or when using public transport. Keep your valuables such as passports, cash, and credit cards in a safe place such as a hotel safe.

Another potential risk is fraud or scams. Some scammers might try to deceive tourists by offering fake products or services, such as counterfeit goods or tours. Be cautious when approached by strangers offering unsolicited goods or services, and only book tours or activities with reputable companies.

Lastly, be mindful of your own behavior as a tourist. Drinking too much and engaging in rowdy behavior could result in you getting into trouble with the authorities or being targeted by criminals. Respect local customs and laws, and be mindful of any warnings or advice given by locals or authorities.

Overall, Guernsey is a safe destination, and most visitors will have a trouble-free trip as long as they take basic precautions and use common sense.

• The most common religion in Guernsey is Roman Catholicism
• Don't forget Guernsey is not part of the UK (nor European Union), but rather a separate possession of the British Crown, comparable to the Isle of Man. The defence of all the island is the responsibility of the UK.
• Don't be surprised locals are more reserved and distant - friendships take longer to build.
• Don't ask personal questions or intensely stare to someone - privacy is important.

Do I need travel insurance to travel to Guernsey?

Travel insurance is very important when traveling overseas. We strongly recommend that you take out cover to travel to Guernsey. You can usually take out single trip or annual multi-trip cover to give you peace of mind should anything happen.

It can be a better and cheaper option to take annual multi-trip cover as it usually covers any number of trips taken in one year with a maximum of up to around 60 days away per trip.

We work with the top names in the industry and have already pre-selected the easiest, cheapest and best quality travel insurance on the market to save you time and money trying to find the best cover.

Travel insurance typically covers the following; however, you can tailor a policy to suit your needs depending on where you are traveling to, your activities and how long you are away.

• Medical Expenses
  Medical treatment can be extremely costly and add up very quickly, and include Overnight stays in hospital, minor or major surgery, accident and emergency treatment, drugs, COVID-19 treatment, journey home if you cannot use the original ticket, dental treatment, and many more unexpected expenses.
• Baggage and personal belongings
  If your baggage is lost, stolen, damaged or delayed it is extremely frustrating. If you must buy new clothes, toiletry products or personal belongings it can be very expensive and time consuming.
• Cancellation
  Sometimes due to unforeseen circumstances you may need to cancel your trip. This could be due to several reasons such as illness, injury, a bereavement or many other scenarios. Usually airlines, tour operators and hotels have large cancellation fees, so buying travel insurance that covers this is recommended.

Health Care

Healthcare System in Guernsey

All primary care is provided on a private basis whilst some secondary care and specialist services are free. Specialist (secondary care) services are only accessed via a referral from a GP.

Health Risk

Leptospirosis

Caused by bacteria of the genus Leptospira.

Hantavirus

Less commonly, being around someone sick with hantavirus.

Tuberculosis (TB)

Caused from an infected and contagious person coughing, speaking, or singing.