Returning Residents Guide - A Complete Safety & Security Guide to Coming Home to Jamaica

21 Jamaica Housing & Property Decision Matrix Option Best For Why It Makes Sense in Jamaica First 3 Actions  Rent First (6– ...

22 Type My provider Phone/Portal Notes Hospital/centre (private) Pharmacy B. Setup checklist Health insurance in force; know co ...

23 Step Seven — Legal & Immigration Requirements (Returning Resident Pathway) A. Eligibility snapshot (guidance—not legal ad ...

24 Volunteer once a fortnight (school, clinic, beach clean-up). Host one small meal with neighbours. Choose a weekly ritual (ma ...

25 Phase 2 — Decide (2–6 months out) Where you’ll land: shortlist 1st/2nd choice (commute, healthcare, hurricane/flood risk, co ...

26 Customs & concessions: book/attend Returning Residents Unit^9 interview before clearing shipments; ensure concession imp ...

27 Service / Tool Number / Platform What it’s for My local contact Police (JCF) 119 Emergencies & crime reporting Fire & ...

28 Action Notes Choose a pharmacy; place repeats on file Dean’s note: “Treat your return like you’d scope a development: sprint ...

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30 A) Quick-Save Numbers (add these to your phone now) B) Emergency Services at a Glance Category What to know My local details ...

31 Category What to know My local details Nearest Fire Station Confirm coverage area and fastest route from your home. Station: ...

32 Open JMD + USD accounts; enable online banking & bill-pay. Book a diaspora/returnee desk chat (documents, mortgages, pen ...

33 F) Government & Border Agencies (your fast path) G) Community Contacts (belonging = safety) Group What it gives you How t ...

34 Register for MyJPS, NWC Online, telecom portals. Book a Returning Residents Unit interview (if eligible) before clearing shi ...

35 The Heart of It: The Duty Concessions The Jamaican government has long recognised that encouraging citizens to return brings ...

36 Jamaica Restricted & Prohibited Items Category Status Examples Notes Firearms & Ammunition Prohibited unless licensed ...

37 Shipping Options: Barrels, Containers & Air Freight Returning residents have three main shipping methods: Barrel Shippin ...

38 Container Shipping Best for those moving entire households. Requires a licensed customs broker to process. You will need a f ...

39 Bringing More Than Goods Returning home is about more than containers and customs clearance. It’s about bringing back your sk ...

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