New Work Permit Fees
For Immediate Release: Monday 1st April, 2019 – Kingston, Jamaica.
The Ministry of Labour and Social Security wishes to advise foreign nationals who do not enjoy diplomatic status or are not exempted under the Foreign Nationals and Commonwealth Citizens (Employment) Act, but intend to work in Jamaica, that applications for work permits are now at a cost of $17,250 each, effective April 1, 2019.
Other associated fees are now standardised across all sectors, denoting a single fee schedule which is defined by the duration of the permit. The following outlines the new charges associated with the period of time for which a permit is granted:
Duration of Permit Cost
Up to 3 months $48,875
More than 3 months but not
exceeding 6 months $97,750
More than 6 months but not
exceeding 9 months $146,625
More than 9 months but not
exceeding 12 months $195,500
A Work Permit is a document (card) bearing a number and photograph that is issued to an expatriate which authorizes that individual to work in Jamaica according to its stipulations for a specified period of time.
Persons seeking to obtain a work permit are required to make an application to the Ministry of Labour and Social Security through their prospective employer, contractor (individuals), the Jamaica Promotions Corporation (Jampro – Investors) or through legal representation.
The Foreign Nationals and Commonwealth Citizens (Employment) Exemptions Regulations 1964 lists the different categories of persons who are eligible to receive exemptions from the requirements of work permits.
For further information, please contact the Work Permit Unit at (876) 922-9500-12 or visit www.mlss.gov.jm to download information checklists and application forms.
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Contact: Sandrea Dennis Plummer (Mrs), Public Relations Manager Straight Line: (876) 967-5484 CUG: (876) 550-3527|Email: sandrea.plummer@mlss.gov.jm or prunit@mlss.gov.jm