Moving to Guernsey with a dog: Everything you need to know
We know dogs are part of the family, so it’s no surprise that bringing your dog to Guernsey is a top priority for many relocating pet owners.
The good news? Guernsey is a dog-friendly island with scenic walks, welcoming communities, and plenty of pet-friendly amenities.
Here’s your complete guide to relocating to Guernsey with a dog.
1. Pet Travel rules for Guernsey
If you are moving from the UK, Channel Islands, or Isle of Man, you can bring your dog to Guernsey without a pet passport - unless your dog is a banned breed or a hybrid of an endangered species.
If you're relocating from outside the UK, your dog must:
- Have a valid pet passport
- Enter Guernsey via the UK or Crown Dependencies first
- Be microchipped and registered on an approved database
View Guernsey's pet travel rules
2. Transport options for dogs
There are several ways to bring your dog to Guernsey:
By Sea
- Brittany Ferries: Dogs can travel by foot or car (France route requires car travel)
- The Pet Bus: Offers pet transport from the UK in specially fitted vehicles
By Air
- Aurigny: Dogs (8+ weeks) can travel in the hold on the first flight of the day between Southampton and Guernsey
- Blue Islands: Dogs can travel in the hold on select routes including Guernsey - Southampton and Jersey - Guernsey
Private Charter Flights
- Available via Aiglle Flight Support and ASG
3. Dog-friendly beaches in Guernsey
Most of Guernsey’s beaches are dog-friendly, but there are seasonal restrictions from 1 May to 30 September at:
- Fermain
- Petit Bot
- L'Erée
- Vazon (north end)
- Cobo
- Port Soif
- L'Ancresse
- Pembroke
Dogs are never permitted around the Bathing Pools.
Check the full list of dog-friendly beaches
4. Dog tax in Guernsey
All dog owners must pay an annual dog licence fee of £10 per dog, due by 31 January each year. This applies to dogs over 6 months old, except for assistance dogs.
Contact your local parish for more details: Parish Contacts
5. Dog-friendly restaurants & hotels
Guernsey is home to many dog-friendly restaurants, cafés and hotels making it easy to enjoy island life with your four-legged friend.
- Join the Guernsey Dog Forum on Facebook
- Ask locals for recommendations - they’re always happy to help!
6. Dog boarding & Pet care
Heading off-island? Guernsey has several dog boarding facilities and pet sitters to care for your dog while you're away.
Locate Guernsey can provide a list of trusted providers.
If you are considering relocating to the island, the team at Locate Guernsey are on hand to provide confidential guidance throughout your relocation journey free of charge. If you would like to understand how Guernsey could work for you, please get in touch:
