Work Permit for Employment

A Work Permit is an official document (card), issued to expatriates, granting them authorization to work in Jamaica for a designated period, under the specific terms and conditions outlined in the Work Permit letter.

The Application Form and Cover Letter justifying the need for employment of an expatriate must be submitted along with the required supporting documents.

Part I of the Application Form (questions 1-29) should be completed by the applicant. The prospective employer of the applicant should complete Part II (questions 30-51) of this Form. Employers should note carefully and provide the information required in questions 43-50 concerning the steps taken to recruit a Jamaican national for the job to be undertaken by the applicant.

d along with the following supporting documents: A Cover Letter outlining the nature and duration of the work to be undertaken. Where a Work Permit is being sought to start a new business, details of investment proposal(s) should be stated and documentary proof of proposed investment(s) submitted (Bank statements, rental/lease agreements, invoices etc.). Proof of Qualification: Certified copies of proof of academic or professional qualifications or letters of accreditation. A letter of recommendation or written reference from the previous employer of the applicant or evidence of the business/commercial/professional activity of the applicant abroad. Proof of Registration with Professional/Regulatory Body: The following Professions/Occupations/Trades are required to register with the listed Professional/Regulatory Body and att

l. The Work Permit will not be issued without evidence of the payment of the required fee. Payment vouchers are available at the Work Permit Unit of the Ministry of Labour and Social Security, IF North Street, Kingston and at any of the Ministry’s Parish Offices island wide. Payments are to be made at any branch of the National Commercial Bank (NCB). NB: Work Permits are not transferable. Where a person to whom a Work Permit has been granted wishes to withdraw his/her services from one employer and take up employment with another before the expiration of the current Work Permit, a new application must be made. The application must be supported by written evidence, indicating that his/her previous employment is terminated. Documents to be su

@mlss.gov.jm Government of Jamaica Contact Labour: +1 (876) 922-9500-14 Email: clientcare@mlss.gov.jm Work Permit Back to Home The Ministry’s Work Permit Unit is responsible for the administration of the Foreign Nationals and Commonwealth Citizens (Employment) Act and the Caribbean Community Free Movement of Skilled Persons Act. Work Permit Defined A Work Permit is an official document (card), issued to expatriates, granting them authorization to work in Jamaica for a designated period, under the specific terms and conditions outlined in the Work Permit letter. The Work Permit card bears a unique number and the photograph of the person to whom the permit has been issued. Applications for Work Permits 1. Work Permits An individual seeking to obtain a Work Permit is required to make an application to this Ministry through his/her prospective employer, sponsor, contractor, or through legal representation. Invest

ing for renewal of a Work Permit. Certified copies of pages from the passport of the applicant showing proof of identity passport number date of issue and expiry landing status in Jamaica and relevant visas (where applicable). Two (2) photographs in the case of a Work Permit and one (1) in the case of a Work Permit Exemption. (See Instruction Below) NB. Applications for Renewal of Work Permits or Work Permit Exemptions in excess of thirty (30) days should be accompanied by the following: Certified copies of current documents. Where these documents have expired since the last application copies of salary statement for the last three (3) months cover letter as outlined above. Applications for Renewal of Work Permits should be submitted with the following the last three (3) SO1 the current SO2 forms certified copy of the staff register

Ministry, this means that the Police Record should be valid at the time of submission. Proof of Business Registration Certified copy of Business Registration Certificate for unincorporated enterprises. Certified copy of Certificate of Incorporation and the Memorandum of Association for duly registered companies. Articles of Association are not required. Tax Compliance Certificate should be submitted where an applicant is self-employed or where an enterprise is in operation for at least a year, or the applicant is applying for renewal of a Work Permit. Certified copies of pages from the passport of the applicant showing proof of identity passport number date of issue and expiry landing status in Jamaica and relevant visas (where applicable). Two (2) photographs in the case of a Work Permit and one (1) in the case of a Work Permit Exemption. (See Instruction Below) NB. Applications for Renewal of W