Permanent Residence — requirements, costs & how to apply

Who is eligible

Duration & renewal

Initial stay: 6 months.

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

How to apply

1. Confirm you meet the eligibility above.
2. Gather documents and apply via the official portal: https://www.pica.gov.jm/immigration/permanent-residence.
3. Typical processing: ~3 days.