Thinking about a longer reach next year, maybe in the hundred day range. Is there anything I need to do to stay longer than 90 days or is that not a thing and am I good to go? Thanks
Thinking about a longer reach next year, maybe in the hundred day range. Is there anything I need to do to stay longer than 90 days or is that not a thing and am I good to go? Thanks
If you are worried about something, do something about it. If there is nothing you can do, why worry!
After 90 days, you can go to the PICA office in MoBay and get up to 90 more days extension. It is a relatively simple process, PICA is located in the Fairview Shopping Center.
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Further information...
https://www.pica.gov.jm/immigration/extension-of-stays
You'll be applying as a Visitor.
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If you are worried about something, do something about it. If there is nothing you can do, why worry!
And just remember, the renewal is mandatory, not necessarily a sure thing, and you do have to justify why you want to stay longer. I had a friend that was a few days passed the 90 day visa. He thought he could go in and play stupid, saying he forgot, or couldn't get a ride to MoBay. When he got to PICA they took his pass port and ordered him to pay $60,000J ($50,000 fine + $10,000 renewal fee). If he couldn't pay the fine he would be escorted to the airport and an agent would walk him down the jetway and give him his passport back as he entered the plane. They also said if he returned to Jamaica the fine would still have to be paid before he could get passed immigration. Immigration takes the visitor visa thing very seriously.
The extension is nearly guaranteed. In the 30 years I have been here I have only "heard" of one instance of a person being denied, and I am skeptical of the source of that information.Originally Posted by brownsd54
As long as you are honest and DON'T break any laws, like overstaying your visa, you should have no issues.
But remember the fine print with Immigration in any country, the final decision is up to the Immigration officer. Hopefully they are not having a bad day or you pissed them off for reason.
Jamaica relies on tourism for much of its GDP, so it in their benefit to extend an existing visa. You will be spending more money on the island!
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Who, how, when, is anyone actually checking how long you stayed? The airline boarding pass folks look at the picture/signature page. Same goes with immigration. I've never noticed anyone actually looking at the date on the incoming stamp on the way out.
There are these things called computers that store all that information. They are kept up-to-date on your comings and goings.
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Ok I've seen the Jamaican immigration folks scan the passport upon arrival. I've never noticed the airline counter or the immigration folks scanning a passport when leaving. Just looking at the picture to make sure it is you.There are these things called computers that store all that information. They are kept up-to-date on your comings and goings.
It's important to make sure you extend properly... If you overstay PICA will charge you a fine of $50,000 JMD plus $10,000 JMD to extend the visa if they will let you do so (decisions on this are done on a case-by-case basis).
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