One way ticket?

[rtitle]

Has anyone flown in to Jamaica on a one-way ticket, and if so do the immigration folks in the airport give you a hard time?

[Rob]

Yes.. and yes...

[rtitle]

So, umm, did they let you in? Advice? Should I buy a return ticket? Coming Aug 3 and staying ~1 month this time. If I really need to in order to get in, I'll take a guess and buy a return ticket for Aug 31. But I'd prefer to stay flexible.

[Bnewb]

Rtitle...you need a return ticket!
If you don't have a return ticket...sometimes they'll send you back home...most of the time they will allow you to purchase a ticket right there in immigration.

You need proof of a return ticket if they ask and since you're staying for an extended period...your chances are higher that you'll get asked for proof.

[rtitle]

Thanks for the replies.

I'm actually applying for permanent residency next week, at the PICA office in MoBay. Based on Jamaican spouse. (Already have one ). I spoke with someone from PICA on the phone today and that's how they advised me to do it. But I have to get into the country in the first place to apply in MoBay. So I'll get that return ticket. I'll be going back and forth anyway for a while, until I permanently move...

[captaind]

I don't know if this helps as it's years ago.

We would buy a round trip ticket for a return date 10 months out.

I would fly in and out of MoBay booking in Jamaica for Jamaican dollars

I had full time residency at the time

All the best

Cap

[rtitle]

Got my return ticket to make it a Aug 3-Aug 31 trip.

Was thinking of taking a "nested" round-trip MBJ-Toronto-MBJ in mid-August to visit my parents. But I fear that would confuse the customs & immigration people on both ends. Maybe I'll skip it to avoid problems.

I wish the world was borderless. "Human being, citizen of the planet Earth" is how I want to answer nationality questions. Sigh ...

[Bnewb]

Got my return ticket to make it a Aug 3-Aug 31 trip.

Was thinking of taking a "nested" round-trip MBJ-Toronto-MBJ in mid-August to visit my parents. But I fear that would confuse the customs & immigration people on both ends. Maybe I'll skip it to avoid problems.

I wish the world was borderless. "Human being, citizen of the planet Earth" is how I want to answer nationality questions. Sigh ...

Rtitle...most everything is computerized now...it shouldn't be confusing to anyone.
You're legally allowed a total of a 180 day stay in a calendar year in Jamaica...unless you have citizenship, residency, a work permit, etc to stay longer.

I should mention for those that don't know and are wanting to stay for approx. 6 months...the airport immigration will not give you more than 90 days. Once you're in Jamaica...you will then have to apply at Montego Bay or Kingston immigration for a further 90 day stay.

[JohnNYC]

I can’t wait for the day when this is a problem for me.