Work Permit
Work Permit is a residence route in Jamaica (Απασχόληση). Issued by Ministry of Labour & Social Security for employee, director or investor of a Jamaican business (JAMPRO-backed investors favoured); processing + annual grant fee (~JM$20k–160k+).
Requirements at a glance
Spouse and children can usually be included. Permanent residence: after 5 years. Citizenship can be possible after about 5 years.
How holders are taxed
Jamaican salary taxed 25–30%; foreign income on remittance basis if non-domiciled.
Next steps
Check the official page for the current rules and fees, compare this route with the other programmes on the interactive map, and talk to a licensed immigration lawyer or authorised agent before applying.
| Κατηγορία | Απασχόληση |
|---|---|
| Επένδυση | — |
| Τέλη (οικογένεια) | — |
| Εισόδημα / έτος | — |
| Περιουσία | — |
| Ελάχ. διαμονή | — |
| Μόνιμη διαμονή | 5 |
| Ιθαγένεια | 5 |
| Εργασία | yes |
| Δικαιούχοι | all |
| Φόρος | Jamaican salary taxed 25–30%; foreign income on remittance basis if non-domiciled. |
| Στοιχεία | 2026-10 |
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