External relations of Guernsey

The Honorary Consulate of the French Republic is based at Victor Hugo's former residence at Hauteville House.

Its stated aim is to "promote the harmonious and mutually beneficial development of the totality of relationships among the peoples of these islands".

[5] This was the first time all three Crown dependencies had established such mutual agreements; they also included provision for exchange of tax information equivalent to TIEAs.

[7] The three Crown dependencies, while independent, share a relatively similar position with respect to the United Kingdom and with international bodies such as the EU or the OECD.

[9][10] The heads of government within the Crown dependencies, including the Isle of Man, Guernsey, Alderney, Sark, and Jersey, meet at an annual inter-island summit to discuss matters of common concern, such as financial regulation and relations with the UK.

Its stated aim is to "promote the harmonious and mutually beneficial development of the totality of relationships among the peoples of these islands".

The authorities in Guernsey have to treat natural and legal persons of the European Union equally.

[17] Until 2021, people born in the Channel Islands are British citizens and hence European citizens, they were not entitled to take advantage of the freedom of movement of people or services unless they are directly connected (through birth, descent from parent or grandparent, or five years' continuous residence in the UK).

[24] On 22 January 2015, an agreement of cooperation was signed by Guernsey and Jersey with La Manche and Lower Normandy.

Its stated aim is to "promote the harmonious and mutually beneficial development of the totality of relationships among the peoples of these islands".

[31] The Guernsey Vetting Bureau was established to utilise the UK Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) for local employers and other organisations.