Returning Residents

Returning Residents Shipping

Thinking of returning to Jamaica as a Returning Resident?

Returning to your homeland is a nostalgic experience. And if you’re one of the many individuals who are interested in returning to Jamaica as a Returning Resident, you need all the help you can get. Gunter Shipping Inc offers more than shipping services. We offer assistance in the document preparation method and more.

Our experts have helped numerous Returning Residents in simplifying the process to reach their destination safely. Our polite staff is always ready to answer any and all of your queries and address your concerns regarding the process. You can trust us to guide you at every step of the way.

What is the Eligibility Criteria for Returning Residents?

Under Jamaican law, you must:

Be a Jamaican national aged 18 or above who a)Was resident overseas for the last 3 consecutive years b)Is returning to Jamaica to live permanently;

Be a non-Jamaican whose spouse is a Jamaican Retuning Resident;

Be a Jamaican student who has reached 18 years and who studied abroad for more than one year but less than 3 consecutive years;

Be a Jamaican who gave up his/her citizenship (and can prove the previous status) and wishes to return home.

To be eligible as a Returning Resident and the concessions, you need to meet at least one of the aforementioned criteria.

Important Note The applicants that do qualify can only benefit once from this concession.

What are the requirements?

What Documents Would I Need?

You would require:

A valid Jamaican passport
A foreign passport with Unconditional Landing Stamp

Upon arrival of the shipment in Jamaica, you will need to present the following documents after arrival:

Taxpayer Registration Number (TRN)
Unaccompanied Baggage Declaration Form (C27) obtained at the airport on arrival in Jamaica
Validated Bill of Lading or Airway Bill — collected from local shipping agent

Proof That You Resided Overseas For the Last Three Years

Evidence of disposal of property (e.g., Sales Agreement)
Letter of separation from employer
Pay stubs
Pension advice and social security letter
Tax returns for the last three consecutive years

Proof of Intention to Return To Jamaica Permanently

Contract or letter of employment
Evidence of property owned in Jamaica
Rental contract or rent receipt

Returning Student

Identification card
Letter confirming attendance
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