Business Info Contacts
The following is a short directory of contacts for doing business in Jamaica. Please note that Jamaica’s telephone area code is 876. If you have any comments, suggestions, or questions please contact us. American Chamber of Commerce of Jamaica77 Knutsford Blvd., Kingston 5929-7866/7 Fax: 929-8597 Jamaica Chamber of CommerceP.O. Box 172, 7-8 East ParadeKingston922-0150, Fax: […]
Resources – Important Links, Email Addresses And Other Contacts
WEB SITES: Ministry of Foreign Affairs & Foreign Trade Jamaican High Commission-London Jamaican Embassy- Washington D.C. JAMPRO (Kingston, Jamaica) Jamaican Customs-Head Office-Kingston Universal Freight Handlers Limited Ministry of Agriculture Ministry of Industry, Commerce & Technology Tax Administration Services Department Source Jamaican Embassy
What If I Have More To Send
TOOLS of the TRADE can be imported Duty Free if they qualify as stated above. If you qualify as a Returning Resident, Personal and Household Effects in the indicated quantities are exempt and considered “Duty Free” as follows: QUANTITY DESCRIPTION6 Bedside TablesLamps for Bedside Tables Verandah ChairsBedroom ChairsHassocksRugs Wall PaintingsLamps for DressersDressersClothes Hampers Clothes Iron, […]
What Can Be Imported "Duty Free"?
TOOLS of the TRADE can be imported Duty Free if they qualify as stated above. If you qualify as a Returning Resident, Personal and Household Effects in the indicated quantities are exempt and considered “Duty Free” as follows:QUANTITY DESCRIPTION6 Bedside TablesLamps for Bedside Tables Verandah ChairsBedroom ChairsHassocksRugsWall PaintingsLamps for DressersDressersClothes HampersClothes Iron, Bathroom Scales, Fans […]
Clearing Unaccompanied Baggage: What You Need To Do
IMPORTANT NOTE: As soon as you are notified that your goods have arrived in Jamaica and are ready for pick up, visit their offices where the Bill of Lading is validated and a further document Bill of Sight may be issued. Next, visit the Returning Residents unit of the Customs Department at their Head Office […]
Shipping Possessions To Jamaica:What You Need To Know.
The following information is provided as a guideline to assist you in making an informed decision on what to take and how to go about putting it all together. Rules and Regulations concerning some items are confusing at best and may change so please be advised you must verify everything with the appropriate agency before […]
Returning Residents Associations And Interest Groups In Jamaica
There are people you can contact in Jamaica who can assist you with your questions concerning your impending move back to Jamaica. The following is a listing by Parish of those contacts: CLARENDONMrs. Heather Reid, PresidentClarendon Association of Returning Residents20 Race Track, Denbigh P.O.ClarendonTel: (876)987-3748 Mr. Samuel Douglas, PresidentJamaica Homecomers AssociationP.O Box 300 May […]
Before You Make That Final Move…..Consider
HOUSING: Are you planning to rent, build or purchase a previously built home?POSSESSIONS: Are you going to ship your previously owned possessions or replace them after you move back to Jamaica?TRANSPORTATION: Do you need a vehicle (ship one or purchase one there) or can you use public or private transportation?SCHOOLING FOR SELF OR CHILDREN: What […]
Eligibility And Basic Provisions For Returning Resident Status
In order to be considered a Returning Resident under the laws of Jamaica, and benefit from the concessions relating to personal and household effects and/or tools of trade, you must satisfy the following conditions: Be a Jamaican national who is eighteen (18) years old; Have been resident overseas for not less than three consecutive years; […]
Returning Residents Information Guidelines
The process of re-locating to Jamaica after a period of residence abroad involves direct contact with Government Agencies and Departments, as well as with airlines, shippers and customs brokers. In order to simplify the relevant procedures, a Returning Residents Facilitation Unit has been established at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade in Kingston. […]
