Unconditional Landing
Unconditional Landing status allow an individual to live in Jamaica indefinitely while being able to attend school or work without having a work permit. Persons with this status may remain in Jamaica for an extended period of time.
Qualification
The following are the categories of persons who are entitled to apply for unconditional landing:
- Persons born overseas of Jamaican parentage
- Jamaicans who are holders of non-Jamaican passports
- Holders of a Caribbean Community (free movement of skilled persons) Certificate
- Persons who have been naturalised or registered as citizens of Jamaica.
Documentary Requirements
Persons of Jamaican heritage
- Passport
- original Birth certificate
- Jamaican parent's or grandparent's birth certificate
Jamaicans who are holders of non-Jamaican passports
- national passport
- original Jamaican birth certificate or Jamaican passport
Minors
- the abovementioned documents in additon to the parent's or guardian's ID
Others
- With respect to the other categories of persons, the Certificate of Citizenship or Caribbean Community Certificate should be submitted with their passport
Fee of J$ 10, 000
Please note that the applications for Unconditional Landing can only be done in Jamaica. For further information please contact the Passport, Immigration and Citiznehsip Agency at www.pica.gov.jm