French day-tripper scheme extended to 2025

The ongoing scheme to allow French day trippers into the Bailiwick using only an identity cards has been extended

A scheme allowing French day trippers into the Bailiwick using only identity cards has been extended until the end of the 2025 summer season.

The decision was made after the States held joint discussions with the UK government.

Despite the scheme being extended previously, the States said it was unlikely it would exist beyond September 2025.

A complete Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) scheme is planned to be introduced by the end of next year, and will require non-visa nationals travelling to the Common Travel Area to provide passport details.

Deputy Rob Prow, President of the Committee for Home Affairs, said: "This scheme was initially introduced just for the summer of 2023, but the benefits to local businesses in allowing French travellers into the Bailiwick for day trips were clear, and so we are pleased to have been able to continue it since.

"It is unlikely the scheme will continue when ETAs are introduced, however that scheme will increase the security of the Common Travel Area, and therefore the Bailiwick."