How do I apply for Permanent Residency?

An applicant for Permanent Residence can be submitted under one of the following categories:    

Employment – for foreign nationals working in the island for more than 3 years.   

Retirement – for retired foreign nationals who wishes to retire in Jamaica.    

Marriage to a Jamaican - for foreign nationals who are married to a Jamaican national.    

Dependent - for foreign nationals who are dependent on a Permanent Resident holder.    

Previous holders of Unconditional Landing status by virtue of marriage to a Jamaican. 

As a part of the approval process, Permanent Residence applicants will be interviewed by the Agency’s Investigation and Surveillance Unit. 

Applications are processed within 3 to 6 months and all documents submitted must be the original. 

An application for permanent residence should be submitted along with the following documents:    

• Valid passport no less than 6 months to the expiration date.    
• Evidence of financial status and means of support such as particulars of pension, bank statement and so on.    
• Business owners must present certificate of registration, tax compliance certificate (TCC), proof of income tax returns and audited financial statements for the last full year of the business’ operations.    
• Original birth certificate of applicant, should be translated if not in English    
• Original birth certificate or machine readable Jamaican passport of Jamaican spouse    
• Original marriage certificate / decree absolute if applicable    
• Original birth certificate for children if applicable    
• Local medical certificate/certificate of good health in Jamaica   
• Police certificate from previous country of residence and from Jamaica if you have been residing in the island for 6 months or more    
• Two (2) identical passport size pictures, certified by a Justice of the Peace (JP)    
• Evidence of property ownership/assets in Jamaica or overseas, should be translated if not in English    
• Letter stating reason for permanent residence and must be addressed to the CEO, PICA, 25 Constant Spring Road, Kingston 10.    
• Letter from two (2) reputable references, must be Jamaican nationals and must be addressed to the CEO, PICA, 25 Constant Spring Road, Kingston 10.    
• Entry visa (if applicable)    
• Required fee - $100,000 JMD