Moving services and residency

Hello Martin & Cindy, welcome on board !

Please note that I have created this new thread from your post on the Jamaica forum so that members can guide you. While waiting for their feedback, I suggest that you have a look at the official website to gather as much information as possible on residency : https://www.pica.gov.jm/immigration/permanent-residence

You may also contact our international moving partners to order free quotes : https://www.expat.com/en/movers/central … a/jamaica/

All the best

Bhavna

Moving from the UK: I used Transpackship for a door to door service and had no complaints at all. Customs clearance when your goods arrive can be the most hair pulling experience ever, but this also applies to any time you deal with Jamaica Customs service. Be warned, I had items stolen from off the dock as the container was being checked so you need to watch everyone very carefully.

Do not bring large electrical items with you - even if from the UK and you have 240 volt sockets in the Jamaican house. They just do not seem to last in Jamaica. Better to buy locally.

Permanent Residency - just follow the instructions in the PICA website. It took me about a year in total to get the stamp in my passport. They are very strict regarding the paperwork and the interview is not just a friendly chat. Once you have the passport stamp it is easy to get renewed at any PICA office. 

Welcome to the beautiful Parish of Trelawny... I am also a resident there too..***Trelawny is a really nice Parish, Good choice

Where are good expat communities by Ocho?

I want to see what the rentals are like.  Is there a way?

@Martin & Cindy

Did you make it to Jamaica? I'd like to hear about your experience!

I'm visiting from Canada