Jersey Immigration

Jersey immigration

As with many parts of the world, the population of the Channel Islands has evolved over the centuries, welcoming immigrants from overseas, notably France and England, and in more recent years from Portugal, Madeira, Poland and other east European countries

• The impact of immigration on the island's economy

Some of the major drivers of this are outlined below.

16th Century

• Huguenot refugees

18th Century

• Huguenot refugees
• Immigration control in the 18th century

19th Century

• Garrison regiments
• Army and Navy officers
• Agricultural workers
• 19th century Polish immigrants Added 2022

20th Century

• Tourism industry workers
• Finance industry workers