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You must be a Jamaican national who is at least 18 years old, have lived abroad for more than three consecutive years and intends to return to Jamaica to live permanently.
[/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”What documents should I submit in order to obtain the duty concessions?”]
The following are necessary:
- Valid Jamaican passport or non-Jamaican passport with an unconditional landing stamp from the Jamaican Immigration Authorities;
- Tax returns;
- Retirement papers;
- Utility bills;
- Proof of property acquired/ rented in Jamaica;
- Job letter from prospective employer;
- Unaccompanied baggage declaration form (C27);
- Taxpayer registration number card;
- Original bill of lading.
[/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”Do students qualify for duty concessions?”]
Yes. Students who have studied for more than one year but less than three (3) years are entitled to concessions in terms of their tools of trade and some personal and household effects.
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These are personal items of clothing, toiletries, furniture and household appliances whether new or used.
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They are the type and number of instruments, tools, equipment, devices and machinery used in the normal course and scope of a person’s profession, trade or occupation, without utilizing additional labour.
[/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”What is the procedure for the clearance of unaccompanied luggage?”]
You will need to attend an interview at the Returning Residents Unit of Customs Department located at:
Customs House, Newport East
Marcus Garvey Drive
Kingston 15
Telephone: (876) 750-3005
Or
Collector of Customs
Howard Cooke Boulevard
Revenue Centre Building
Montego Bay, St. James
(876) 952-3080
N.B. Be sure to take along the requisite documents. Personal and household effects, as well as tools of trade, are then inspected.
[/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”Can duty concessions be obtained on my personal and household effects prior to arrival in Jamaica?”]
No. Concessions are granted only after the interview with officials of the Returning Resident Unit of the Customs Department.
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You may import a motor car and a light commercial unit for example a pick up or cargo van or two light commercial units.
[/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”Are Returning Residents granted duty concessions on motor vehicles?”]
There is no distinctions between Jamaicans who reside in Jamaica and those who reside abroad, with respect to the administration of the Government’s motor vehicle policy. In this regard, no duty concessions are granted to Returning Residents
[/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”Is there an age limit for the importation of used motor vehicles?”]
Yes. Used motor cars should not be more than five (5) years old and light commercial vehicles should not be more than six (6) years old. With respect to older vehicles, kindly the visit website of the Trade Board Limited for further information: http://www.tradeboard.gov.jm/.
[/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”What documents should I submit in order to import a vehicle?”]
All Motor Vehicle Imports (mandatory)
- Invoice
- Two (2) valid forms of identification from the following:
Passport (Pages up to expiry date)
Driver’s Licence (both sides)
National Identification
3. TRN (Taxpayer Registration Number)
Japan Motor Vehicle Imports
Export Certificate (both English and Japanese version)
United States Motor Vehicle Imports
Bill of Sale
Certificate of Title
United Kingdom Imports
Vehicle Registration Certificate
[/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”Is there a limit on the quantity of furniture that I can import?”]
Yes. The Customs Department has published a list of the quantity of items which may be imported duty free. The list is contained in the Information Booklet for Returning Residents (see under Handbook).
[/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”Can I take my pet?”]
Yes. However, a permit is required from the Veterinary Services Division of the Ministry of Agriculture prior to importation. In the case of dogs and cats, they must be born and bred in the United Kingdom and not received rabies vaccination . Certification from the relevant authority in the UK is required.
[/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”If I acquired Jamaican citizenship by descent and am desirous of returning to Jamaica, am I entitled to duty concessions?”]
Yes, you are afforded all the privileges as a Jamaican. You will need to submit your Certificate of Citizenship and/or Jamaican passport as proof of citizenship.
[/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”Does each spouse qualify separately for the concession?”]
No. A couple will be treated as one family if they return together. Spouses who do not return together but do so within three (3) years of each other are treated as one family and are entitled to only one (1) concession.
[/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”If my spouse is non-Jamaican will he or she be allowed to live in Jamaica?”]
Non-Jamaican spouses are granted the same concessions as their Jamaican partner and are entitled to live and work in Jamaica with the required immigration and work permit exemption. (Both parties must have resided overseas for at least three (3) consecutive years). Jamaican law requires all non-Jamaicans who do not enjoy diplomatic status to have a work permit as long as they are engaged in gainful employment in the island, whether or not the form of gainful employment is voluntary, commercial, business, professional, charitable, entertainment, or sport related. A non-Jamaican national who engages in any form of gainful employment without a work permit exemption or while application is pending, may be prosecuted.
Exemption from Work Permits: Spouses of Jamaican nationals may be exempted from Work Permits upon submission of an application. The documents required are: marriage certificate; in cases where a previous marriage occurred, a Decree Absolute, proof of Jamaican citizenship enjoyed by spouse, however it was acquired; passport and passport-size photograph of each spouse; declaration by both spouses that they share the same matrimonial home. The Ministry of Labour and Social Security must be informed of change of residence from one parish to another by all foreigners employed in Jamaica.
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