Frequently Asked Questions

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There are various career opportunities in the Ministry for, foreign service officers, secretaries, accountants, records clerks, administrators, IT and human resource specialists.

Persons interested in joining the Foreign Service should submit a letter of application accompanied by a resume to:

Senior Director

Human Resource Management and Development Department

Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade

21 Dominica Drive

Kingston 5

All applications received will be acknowledged.

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Persons seeking scholarships to study abroad should contact the Scholarships and Assistance Unit of the Ministry of Finance and Planning, located at 30 National Heroes Circle, Block G, Kingston 4.

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The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade does not issue visas. However, the Ministry, through its Protocol Department, facilitates the processing of visas to officials travelling overseas on official Government business.

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To obtain Information on Returning Residents’ Programme, please click the following link:

https://mfaft.gov.jm/jm/for-jamaican-citizens/returning-residents

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The following should be submitted to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade:

v Original document

v Taxpayer Registration Number (TRN) or a Jamaican Driver’s Licence with TRN.

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Regular Service : the cost is J$500 per signature. and processing time is five (5) business days.
Express Service: the cost is J$750 per signature and processing time is three (3) business days.

N.B. The date of submission of the document is not included in the processing period. Documents should be submitted before 3:30 p.m.

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Contact the nearest Jamaican High Commission, Jamaican Embassy or Consulate (see under Missions).
Please note that If there is no Jamaican High Commission, Embassy or Consulate, contact should be made with the British High Commission.

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Yes, but a permit is required from the Veterinary Services Division of the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries. Applications should be submitted through the website: www.moatrade.gov.jm

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A. Persons with criminal convictions should first seek approval from the Passport, Immigration and Citizenship Agency (PICA) before planning a visit.

Requests for approval should be submitted by e-mail to the following address: info@pica.gov.jm. If I have a criminal conviction, can I visit Jamaica?**
A. Persons with criminal convictions should first seek approval from the Passport, Immigration and Citizenship Agency (PICA) before planning a visit.
Requests for approval should be submitted by e-mail to the following address: info@pica.gov.jm.

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Colours of the National Flag of Jamaica:

Emerald T817 British Admiralty Bunting Pattern
Gold
Black

PANTONE COLOUR FORMULA:

Gold = Pantone 109U
o 16 parts PANTONE Yellow 98.5
o ¼ part PANTONE Warm Red 1.5
Green = Pantone 355U
o 13 parts PANTONE Green 80.0
o 3 parts PANTONE Yellow 18.5
o ¼ part PANTONE Black 1.5
Black

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