If you hold a document issued after 3rd April 2017 and have lost or misplaced your electronic copy, you can simply log into the Population Portal at anytime where you Certificate or Permit will be displayed in your overview page.
If you are currently holding an Employment Permit you will need to ask you Employer for a copy of your Permit.
If you hold a 'Status Declaration' (issued under the Housing Control Law [before 3rd April 2017]) and have lost or misplaced this, you can apply to exchange this for the new equivalent 'Permanent Resident Certificate'.
When you apply, the documents you will require are:
- Status Declaration number (if you do not know your number, please contact the Population Management Office)
- Photo ID (e.g. Passport, driving licence)
Fee: Free
If you were born in Guernsey and have never held a document, you will need to answer a few questions to find the right Permanent Resident Certificate for you,click here
Please note that this application can only be made once. If you misplace your email copy you can find your Permanent Resident Certificate by logging into your Population Portal account here.
If you were issued with another type document under the Housing Control Law and you have lost or misplaced this, you can apply for a replacement here.
When you apply, the documents you will require are:
- Lost document reference number (if known)
- Photo ID (e.g. Passport, driving licence)
Fee: £10
