🇯🇲 Jamaica · Skilled independent
Certificate of Recognition of CARICOM Skills Qualification — requirements, costs & how to apply
Who is eligible
| Minimum monthly income | €44 |
| Minimum annual salary | €11 |
| Proof of savings | €11 |
| Minimum investment | €17 |
| Job offer | Required |
| Employer sponsor | Required |
| Work experience | 2+ years |
| Education | bachelors |
| Criminal record | Clean record / police clearance |
| Age range | 18–65 |
Costs
| Application / consular fee | €56 |
Documents
- Certified copy of applicant's birth certificate
- Copy of the biodata page of applicant's passport signed by a Justice of the Peace
- Police report from country of residence for the last three years
- Three certified passport-sized photographs
- Documents indicating name change (marriage certificate or deed poll), if applicable
- Certified copy of university degree, associate degree, diploma, or professional qualifications
- Cover letter detailing the purpose for application (if employed or self-employed)
Who can apply
Open to all nationalities.
How to apply
- Confirm you meet the eligibility above.
- Gather documents and apply via the official portal: https://jis.gov.jm/jamaica-implements-fee-structure-caricom-skills-certificate/.
Frequently asked
How much income do I need?
You must show €44.
Sources & verification
Every figure on this page is taken from an official government source and dated. Nothing is inferred.
“"a letter of verification from the relevant institution, certifying that an applicant has completed the programme of study ... The institutions recognised in the Act are: the University of the West Indies; the University of Technology; Northern Caribbean University; Mico University College; the University of Guyana; and the University of Suriname. ... If your qualifications are not from a university as stated in the Act, then you are required to ”
“a police report from the country in which the applicant has been domiciled for the last three years;”
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Informational only, not legal or immigration advice. Requirements change — always confirm on the official government source linked above before applying. Last verified 2026-06-09.