Jamaican Residency

[johng]

Hello Friends,

This question perhaps has been asked many times before but due to my uncertainties in life here in New England I am am very interested in knowing what the requirements are and the Red Tape involved in the process of applying for and receiving Jamaican Residency???

I am in no way making any political statement here only considering other options for the future. For you Canadians I wonder if you are aware of the offer that was made by Cape Breton, Nova Scotia as far as a immigration goes. Canada certainly is a beautiful country but a hot climate for at least 6 or 8 months of the year are quite appealing to me. I have no immediate interest in any other Caribbean islands with the exception of possibly Cuba which probably is close to impossible at the moment to being able as a foreigner to purchase property.

I appreciate any and all comments and suggestions and again am totally against making this into any form of political discussion.

Thanks,
johng

[Bnewb]

Johng...here's an useful link...describes exactly what is required for permanent residency here...

http://www.pica.gov.jm/immigration/g...ent-residence/

[Lax1724]

"...but due to my uncertainty about the future path of The United States..."

Hummmmm, you maybe should have left this sentence out if you didn't want to make a political statement. Just saying.

[Rob]

"...but due to my uncertainty about the future path of The United States..."

Hummmmm, you maybe should have left this sentence out if you didn't want to make a political statement. Just saying.

LOL !

But seriously folks, please leave the USA politics to other internet platforms.

Thank you!

[johng]

Lax1724,

I would have posed the question the same if the other future path existed but if it makes you feel better I'll edit my post

[johng]

Seriously Rob,

There must have been reasons you chose to migrate to Jamaica. I ask a simple question and thanks Bnewb for the link.

I think my question was straight forward and I have edited it to appease those who might want to politicize this despite my request otherwise.

LOL !

[Rob]

johng,

No disrespect intended man. Your question was straight forward, but I wanted to de-politicize it asap. The focus of Negril.com is Negril and Jamaica. And residency is a perfectly legit question. In addition to Lisa's link, be sure to check out the Living In Jamaica board here. There are some great threads there as well.

I got a chuckle out of the "uncertainty about the future path of The United States" comment. I have been in Negril hearing about the uncertainty of the future path of the USA when George II was elected, then re-elected and when Obama was elected. Thus my chuckle, seems the more things change the more they stay the same at times.

I moved here for many reasons, politics included, but that played a very minor role. Next time in Negril, lets share a cold one in Red Ground and we can talk about everything we desire. On second thought, maybe make that a cold one or two... (grin)

[LivinInThe603]

John, I've looked into this out of sheer, but serious, curiosity. It seems near impossible for me to immigrate to Jamaica and become a permanent resident. My next best option would be trying to get a work visa, which also seems near impossible in my field. I'm no where near retirement age, and hope to have the volume of cash it will take to sustain a residence once I do!!! I'm still holding out for the possibility of finding a job on the island. It's a slim chance, and nothing I'd be able to do in the next year anyway, but it's something I'm working on, even if in my head and heart!!!

I know there are a lot of political, medical/healthcare, social, and economic policies and norms I am totally unaware of as a visitor, so I look for every way possible to learn about these things when I return and while I wait to return. I'm sure you have done the same!!!! Best of luck with your dream!!!!

[captaind & Linston]

I held residency from 1969 to 1986.

I'm told it would be very easy for me to get it again.

However, At age 74 I can't imagine I'll be spending more that 100 days a year on Zion Hill

Cap

[Rob]

I held residency from 1969 to 1986.

I'm told it would be very easy for me to get it again.

However, At age 74 I can't imagine I'll be spending more that 100 days a year on Zion Hill

Cap

Cap,

Cho, you would be "great-grandfathered" in... (grin)

This would not apply to new applicants.