In recognition
of the need to facilitate the relocation and resettlement
of those Jamaicans who return home to retire, invest,
work or share experiences and expertise gained abroad,
the Government of Jamaica instituted a number of procedures
aimed at simplifying the bureaucratic processes. One
such procedure was the introduction of the Charter
for Long-term Returning Residents in 1993,
the provisions of which include:
1.The establishment of the Diaspora
and Consular Affairs Department ( formally the
Returning Residents Facilitation Unit) in the
Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, to deal specifically with
Returning Residents’ affairs, through coordinating
the efforts of the overseas Missions (Embassies, High
Commissions, Consulates-General and Consulates) in particular
those in the United States of America, Canada and the
United Kingdom, in providing information and assistance
to the Returning Residents and liaising with the Ministries
and Government Agencies which administer the various
procedures and regulations affecting Returning Residents.
2.The review of statutory provisions
relating to matters such as eligibility for concessions
and importation of personal and household effects and
tools of trade.
3.The standardization of the procedures
relating to the importation of motor vehicles for all
Jamaicans at home and abroad.
4.The provision of adequate and current
information to Returning Residents.
The Returning Residents Booklet provides information
to facilitate the re-entry process for Jamaican nationals
and their families. For any clarification or additional
information please contact the Diaspora
& Consular Affairs Department, or the respective
Jamaican Diplomatic or Consular Mission.
Relevant addresses and contact numbers may be found
in the Directory Section of this document.
In addition to some general guidelines,
contained therein is specific information on the following areas:
- Eligibility for duty concessions
- Importation of personal and household effects
- The Clearance of Unaccompanied Baggage
- Importation of Motor Vehicles
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