A truly serious question

As a student of history I'm strongly considering an Ex-pat life style.
How long can you stay on a visa?
How long do you have to be absent before you can return?

Can you have duel citizenship - US/JA (just in case my worst fears don't become realized)?

I've long ago lost touch with Chuck (from the 90's version of the Negril Yacht Club) but I know he was living the dream, I wish I knew how he arranged it.

One other thing, is there any way to get my cat into the country?

PS I'm happy to see many old friends are still posting here

http://negril.com/forum/showthread.p...ican-Residency:cool:

Mucho gracias, amigo.

Ruuuuuum!-polephoreskin!!! You been hiding, nice to see you surface again lol.

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Originally Posted by Rum-polephoreskin

How long can you stay on a visa? 3 months stamp upon arrival. Can go to Mobay or Kgstn to 'apply' for up to 90 days more. They will want to see departure ticket; if its sooner than 90 days, they will only give you to the ticket date. Southwest or refundable tickets can be your friend, if you manage it with care.

How long do you have to be absent before you can return? http://www.pica.gov.jm/

Can you have duel citizenship - US/JA (just in case my worst fears don't become realized)? JA is okay with dual citizenship, and you don't have to give up your US citizenship. NOTE: Some financial-type things you may want to do in the US now have questions like: do you have Residency in another country, do you have Citizenship in another country. 2nd Note: a LOT of US Senators and Representatives have dual citizenship with Israel.... hmmmm.

One other thing, is there any way to get my cat into the country? Not unless she was born, lives and is coming from another country that does NOT have rabies, nor vaccinate against it. Find a long-term cat-sitter and enjoy kitty when you come back to the US. After several months in JA you may find yourself looking forward to some time in the states. You might find a cat or 2 meandering around where ever you stay. Its nice to have a 'visitor' without extended responsibility. They hunt so tend to do well taking care of themselves.

PS I'm happy to see many old friends are still posting here. Happy to see YOU!

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Forgot one thing, if you are retired, you can apply for Residency, which if granted, would allow you to stay as long as you want, at least until your passport needs to renew and you have to update your application.

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Originally Posted by Lola

Forgot one thing, if you are retired, you can apply for Residency, which if granted, would allow you to stay as long as you want, at least until your passport needs to renew and you have to update your application.

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In this case would residency be different than citizenship?
And I am retired.
I guess I knew that about cats, I was hoping things had loosened.
I'd love to have a JA cat, but regarding my current pal (seen in my avatar) it's a long story but I owe my cat and I couldn't leave him behind.
I've taken him with me on two road trips to AZ and adding in the north to south difference that's over half the width of the continent.
yada yada yada

Thanks for all your help!

I had residency and a work permit from 1969 - 1984. Didn't leave the Island for 3 years once. After 1975 I was in business for myself but still had the work permit.

After 1975 I would "go and come" every few months.

Now that we're retired we just arrive on a visitor's visa. And we'll stay that way.

We love our home in St. Augustine and like to visit family and cruise (I need to be on a ship every so often)

I can't imagine being in Jamaica more than 3 mos at a time.

That's just our story. Each immigrant/ex-pat/resident/regular visitor has their own individual situation.

My advise? Test the waters before you jump in up to your neck

No amount of 10 day visits can really prepare you for living there. Also, having your own house and property is a different experience than renting.

Just my opinion

Cap

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Originally Posted by captaind

My advise? Test the waters before you jump in up to your neck

No amount of 10 day visits can really prepare you for living there. Also, having your own house and property is a different experience than renting.

Just my opinion

Cap

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Thanks Cap.
I'm old enough to know nothing seems the same once the "new" where's off so I hear you on that note.

It would be quite a while before I considered buying a place.
In my imagination I'd probably start out renting (if possible) in the Red Hill area.
Your input is appreciated.

red ground ... is ,.....> red ground

Had ex pat thoughts in year 2000...healthcare in Jamaica is a bit of an issue...
Will Medicare cover you in Jamaica?