The Government of Jersey says it plans to exempt French nationals from needing an ETA travel permit if they are visiting the island on their ID cards for a day trip.

Politicians are set to approve the Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) scheme at a debate in September, with the new rules expected to come into force at the end of 2025 or the start of 2026.

It would mean most foreign visitors have to pay £16 and complete an online form to enter the island from outside the Common Travel Area (CTA), bringing Jersey in line with UK policy.

However, all ETA applications require a passport, which seemed to signal the end of the successful day-trippers scheme, where French visitors currently only need to show their ID card .

Now, if the ETA is brought in, Jersey's government says

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