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

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  • Customs & concessions: book/attend Returning Residents Unit^9 interview before clearing
    shipments; ensure concession imports occur within 6 months of arrival.

  • Essentials on: local SIM + data; temporary transport; cash float; first- 72 - hour plan.


Arrival week table


Action Contact/Provider Confirmed Notes
Licensed pickup ☐
RR Unit interview ☐
SIM/data activated ☐

Phase 5 — Stabilise (first 30–60 days)



  • Utilities & internet set up (accounts, deposits, online portals).

  • Local banking finalised; standing orders/bill-pay configured.

  • Community anchors: church/club/alumni; register GP/dentist/mechanic.

  • Security rhythm: neighbourhood watch; camera/light placements; know JamaicaEye in your
    area.


30 – 60 day table


Area Provider/Group Done Notes
Electricity/Water/Internet ☐
Bank bill-pay/standing
orders

(^) ☐
GP/Dentist/Mechanic ☐
Join Residents Group ☐
2) Key Contacts You’ll Need – Police, Fire, Banks & Essentials
Emergency & Safety (keep these in your phone & printed)



  • Police (JCF): 119

  • Fire & Ambulance: 110

  • Victim Support Services – counselling & practical help (parish offices)

  • Neighbourhood / Beach / Farm Watch – via your local police station or citizens’ association


Directory table


(^9) A government office that assists Jamaican nationals moving back home by providing guidance, customs support, and duty-
concession processing for their personal belongings.

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