In order to be considered as a Returning Resident and to benefit from the concession afforded to Returning Residents, you must satisfy one of the following conditions:
Be a Jamaican national who has attained the age of 18 years and who has been residing overseas for the last 3 consecutive years and is returning to Jamaica to reside permanently.
Be a Jamaican who gave up your Jamaican citizenship, and can provide proof of that previous status and wishes to return home.
Be a Non-Jamaican whose spouse is a Jamaican Returning Resident.
A Deported person who has been residing overseas for the last 3 consecutive years.
Returning Student
A Jamaican national who has resided abroad for more than one (1) year but less than three (3)consecutive years for the purpose of studying and who returns to Jamaica to reside permanently will be entitled to duty exemption on some of their items.