What are the visa & residency requirements in Jamaica?
We asked people about the visa & residency requirements in Jamaica, they wrote...
"The process of applying for a visa to Jamaica usually involves submitting a completed application form, proof of financial means, a valid passport, and a return ticket. Depending on the nationality of the traveler, they may also need to provide additional documents such as visa letters, a medical certificate, or proof of hotel reservation. In order to apply for Jamaican residency, expats will first need a work permit and valid passport. The application documents needed for a work permit vary depending on the individual’s purpose for coming to Jamaica. After the initial work permit application is submitted, the individual is required to apply for a work permit exemption or a residency permit. In some cases, an application for naturalization is also required. After the initial application is approved, a visit to the closest Jamaican consulate is necessary to complete the necessary paperwork and be issued the resident status," wrote a member who made the move to Jamaica.
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Betsy Burlingame is one of the founders of Digital Nomad Exchange and the Founder and President of Expat Exchange. She launched Expat Exchange in 1997 as her Master's thesis project at NYU. Prior to Expat Exchange and Digital Nomad Exchange, Betsy worked at AT&T in International
and Mass Market Marketing. She graduated from Ohio Wesleyan University
with a BA in International Business and German.
Some of Betsy's articles include 12 Best Places to Live in Portugal, 7 Best Places to Live in Panama and 12 Things to Know Before Moving to the Dominican Republic. Betsy loves to travel and spend time with her family. Connect with Betsy on LinkedIn.