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Permanent residence and work permit

PICA accepts permanent-residence applications under employment, retirement, marriage and dependency categories. Foreign workers generally require prior approval from the Ministry of Labour.

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AuthorityPICA
ResidencePermanent categories
WorkMinistry permit
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How the process works

  1. 1

    Confirm the residence category.

  2. 2

    Gather financial, police and civil records.

  3. 3

    Obtain work approval if employed.

  4. 4

    Submit to PICA and complete registration.

Official starting points
PICA permanent residenceMinistry of Labour work permits

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Providers serving Jamaica

3 listed
G-P

Jamaica work-visa and permit guidance. Listed for Jamaica; confirm current local coverage, eligibility, fees and service scope directly with the provider.

Civil and local registrationVisasResidence permits
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Playroll

Employer work-permit support. Listed for Jamaica; confirm current local coverage, eligibility, fees and service scope directly with the provider.

Civil and local registrationResidence permitsRelocation and settlement
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Fragomen

Corporate immigration and mobility coordination. Listed for Jamaica; confirm current local coverage, eligibility, fees and service scope directly with the provider.

Company registrationCivil and local registrationResidence permitsRelocation and settlement
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