Permanent Residence Visa

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Jamaica

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An applicant for permanent residence must fall in any one of the following categories:

Employment (not less than 3 years)
Retirement
Marriage to a Jamaican
Dependent
Previous holders of Unconditional Landing status by virtue of marriage to a Jamaican

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Duration

lifelong Month(s)

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Citizenship

24 Month(s)

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Fees

741

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P. Residency

2 Month(s)

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Processing time

12-24 weeks

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COMPLEXITY

Low

What are eligibility requirements for the Permanent Residence Visa?

7 Eligibility Requirements

You need passport valid for at least 6 months.
You need evidence of sufficient funds.
Business owner needs to pay all the taxes.
Evidence of marriage - applicable to applicants who are married to a Jamaican.
You should be in good health.
You need a reason for seeking permanent residence in Jamaica.
You need references or acquaintances (nationals of Jamaica).

Which documents do I need to apply for the Permanent Residence Visa?

15 Document Required

Valid passport (entry visa for Jamaica is required for nationals of Non Commonwealth countries as well as nationals of Commonwealth countries on whom a visa requirement has been imposed).
Evidence of financial status and means of support such as particulars of pension, bank statement, property owned and business investments.
Business owners must present Certificate of Registration, Tax Compliance Certificate (TCC).
Birth Certificate of applicant (original) and should be translated if not in English.
Birth Certificate or Jamaican passport of Jamaican Spouse – applicable to applicants who are married to a Jamaican.
Marriage Certificate, Divorce Decree /Decree Absolute (where applicable).
Birth Certificate of children (where applicable).
Local Medical Certificate – certificate of good health (in Jamaica).
Police Certificate from previous country or countries of residence and from Jamaica if resided here for 6 months or more.
2 identical passport size photographs certified by a Justice of the Peace.
Letter stating reason for seeking permanent residence in Jamaica.
Letter from two reputable references or acquaintances (nationals of Jamaica).
Non-refundable processing fee of Jamaican One Hundred Thousand dollars JMD100,000.00.
Letters in (k) & (l) must be addressed to: The Chief Executive Officer Passport Immigration, Citizenship Agency 25 Constant Spring Road, Kingston 10.
All documents submitted must be original.

Talent Migration data for Jamaica

Talent gain & drain map of 2015-2019 data. Sourced from World Bank Digital Development Data.

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