Bailiwick of Guernsey (British Crown Dependency) vs Islamic Republic of Iran
A neutral side-by-side of immigration systems, routes and regulators. Each row links to the underlying visa page with its primary government source.
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Bailiwick of Guernsey (British Crown Dependency)
Guernsey Visa Atlas coverage is based on States of Guernsey immigration, visa guidance, population management, certificates and permits, employment permit, and Population Portal pages. The current packet covers visa application guidance, ETA/immigration-status handling, population management certificates and permits, employer-led employment permits, and the online Population Portal.
- Official portal
- States of Guernsey
- Languages
- English
- Currency
- Pound sterling
Islamic Republic of Iran
Iran publishes public non-immigrant visa guidance through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs eVisa portal and the MFA traveller pages. The source-backed packet covers visa-waiver tourism entry, tourist, entry, pilgrimage, education, temporary work, transit, media, investment, marital and medical visa categories, while avoiding unsupported permanent-residence or citizenship claims.
- Official portal
- Evisa Department, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Iran
- Languages
- Persian
- Currency
- Iranian rial
How Bailiwick of Guernsey (British Crown Dependency) and Islamic Republic of Iran differ
| Dimension | Bailiwick of Guernsey (British Crown Dependency) | Islamic Republic of Iran |
|---|---|---|
| Total routes covered | 5 | 11 |
| Routes without employer sponsor | 4 | 5 |
| Routes leading to permanent residence | 0 | 0 |
| Typical full settlement timeline | — | — |
| Dominant skilled visa | Employment Permit | Temporary Work Visa |
| Skilled visa salary minimum | — | — |
| Skilled visa processing time | — | — |
| Skilled visa government fees | — | — |
| Official languages | English | Persian |
| Currency | Pound sterling | Iranian rial |
| Primary regulator | GBA | MFA |
| Policy changes (last 12 months) | 0 | 0 |
Skilled-route head-to-head
Comparing each country’s most-used skilled-migration route side by side.
Routes unique to Bailiwick of Guernsey (British Crown Dependency)
Routes unique to Islamic Republic of Iran
Visa routes side by side
Bailiwick of Guernsey (British Crown Dependency) (5)
Guernsey Visa Application Guidance
No sponsor · Non-settlement · As granted for the approved Guernsey visa category.
Employment Permit
Sponsor · Non-settlement · Depends on the employment permit type, including short-term and longer employment permit routes under the current policy.
Population Management Permit or Certificate
No sponsor · Non-settlement · Processing times vary; the page says applications are taking longer than desired and suggests waiting around 8-12 weeks before querying pending applications.
Personal Circumstances Certificate or Permit
No sponsor · Non-settlement · As issued through the Population Management Portal for the approved personal basis.
ETA and Immigration Status Evidence
No sponsor · Non-settlement · ETA requirement starts for relevant direct travel from 23 April 2026; immigration status evidence remains tied to the permission held.
Islamic Republic of Iran (11)
Visa-Waiver Tourism Entry
No sponsor · Non-settlement · Up to 15 days for the MFA-listed ordinary-passport tourism waiver; other bilateral waivers depend on the nationality-specific rule.
Tourist Visa
No sponsor · Non-settlement · Validity and permitted stay are shown on the issued visa; confirm the grant terms before travel.
Entry Visa
Sponsor · Non-settlement · Validity and permitted stay are shown on the issued visa or mission instruction.
Pilgrimage Visa
No sponsor · Non-settlement · Validity and stay length are shown on the issued pilgrimage visa.
Education Visa
Sponsor · Non-settlement · Validity and stay conditions are set by the issued visa and the Iranian academic or ministry approval.
Temporary Work Visa
Sponsor · Non-settlement · Validity and work conditions are set by the issued visa and the approved labour certificate.
Transit Visa
No sponsor · Non-settlement · Transit-only permission; validity and transit stay are shown on the issued visa.
Media Visa
Sponsor · Non-settlement · Validity and conditions are shown on the issued media visa and permit.
Investment Visa
Sponsor · Non-settlement · Validity and conditions are shown on the issued visa and investment approval.
Marital Visa
No sponsor · Non-settlement · Validity and stay conditions are shown on the issued marital visa.
Medical Visa
Sponsor · Non-settlement · Validity and stay conditions are shown on the issued medical visa and treatment approval.
Frequently asked questions
Which country has an easier skilled-migration route, Bailiwick of Guernsey (British Crown Dependency) or Islamic Republic of Iran?+
Bailiwick of Guernsey (British Crown Dependency)’s Employment Permit is the dominant skilled route; Islamic Republic of Iran’s Temporary Work Visa is the dominant skilled route. “Easier” depends on your salary, sponsor situation, and nationality — see each visa’s eligibility detail.
Does Bailiwick of Guernsey (British Crown Dependency) or Islamic Republic of Iran have more visa routes without an employer sponsor?+
Islamic Republic of Iran has more: 5 of its covered routes can be pursued without an employer sponsor, against 4 for Bailiwick of Guernsey (British Crown Dependency). No-sponsor routes — such as digital-nomad, self-employment, and points-based skilled migration — matter most if you do not yet have a job offer.