Work Permit
Work Permit is a residence route in Jamaica (就業). 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.
| 類別 | 就業 |
|---|---|
| 投資 | — |
| 費用（家庭） | — |
| 收入 / 年 | — |
| 資產 | — |
| 最低居住 | — |
| 永居 | 5 |
| 入籍 | 5 |
| 工作 | yes |
| 申請資格 | all |
| 稅收 | Jamaican salary taxed 25–30%; foreign income on remittance basis if non-domiciled. |
| 截至 | 2026-10 |
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