Jamaica · Nomad / Remote work
Jamaica Nomad visa (proposed)
First stay: 3 yrs
Nomad Visa (proposed under the National Visa Policy)
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Key facts
Nomad visa (proposed) is a nomad / remote work route for Jamaica. Checked 2026-10-10 against the official source.
- First stay
- 3 yrs
What you'll need
What you must show2
- Monthly income for the last 3 months must be at or above an amount prescribed by the Ministry of National Security.
- Sufficient financial means are required.
Documents2
- Proof of employment is required.
- Adequate health insurance is required.
What happens at day 183
How Jamaica decides tax residence and treats foreign-source income, from its tax records.
- Stay on this route
Up to 3 years at first
- Tax residence
- More than 183 days in a stay in JamaicaExpatriates not normally domiciled or ordinarily resident in Jamaica who stay more than 183 days are resident for income tax and PAYE purposes (TAJ Employers' Guide)
- Foreign-source income
Jamaica residents report income from sources outside the Island as the amount arising or accruing, whether or not it is received in Jamaica (Form IT02 instructions), at 0% up to the annual threshold of JMD 1,876,614 (≈ $11,800) effective for 2026 (JMD 1,902,360 (≈ $12,000) from 1 April 2026), 25% above it and 30% on statutory income above JMD 6,000,000 (≈ $37,700); expatriates assigned to Jamaica who stay more than 183 days are resident.
All tax rules for Jamaica Tax records checked
Full official text
Proposed visa for foreign nationals working remotely for a business registered and domiciled outside Jamaica; issued for 1 to 3 years under the March 2024 Green Paper. 1
Requirements
- Monthly income for the last 3 months must be at or above an amount prescribed by the Ministry of National Security. 1
- Sufficient financial means are required. 1
- Proof of employment is required. 1
- Adequate health insurance is required. 1
Stay
- Proposed 1 to 3 years.
- First stay: 12 to 36 months, decided case by case.
Work
Remote work for an employer or business outside Jamaica.
Official sources
- National Visa Policy (Green Paper), 19 March 2024 · Ministry of National Security, Jamaica · checked 2026-10-10 · published 2024-03-19
Nomad visa (proposed) and its alternatives
| Route | Money needed | Stay | Work |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nomad visa (proposed) | – | 3 yr | – |
| Digital nomad visa V Colombia | Needs income of COP 5.3M+ a month ≈ $1,640 | 2 yr | Remote only |
| Remote worker stay Costa Rica | Needs income from $3,000 a month | 1 yr, renewable | Remote only |
| Digital nomad visa Brazil | Needs income of $1,500+ a month | 1 yr, renewable | Remote only |
| Digital nomad residence Argentina | – | 6 mo, renewable | – |
Questions people ask
How long can I stay on the Nomad visa (proposed)?
Proposed 1 to 3 years.
Can I work on the Nomad visa (proposed)?
Remote work for an employer or business outside Jamaica.
How are Nomad visa (proposed) holders taxed in Jamaica?
No special regime in our records is tied to the Nomad visa (proposed). The standard rules apply: Residents are taxed at 0% up to the annual income tax threshold (JMD 1,876,614 (≈ $11,800) effective for 2026), 25% above it and 30% on statutory income above JMD 6,000,000 (≈ $37,700); PAYE is deducted with employee NIS of 3% (to a JMD 5,000,000 (≈ $31,500) ceiling), NHT 2% and Education Tax 2.25%.
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How this was checked
Checked on 2026-10-10 against 1 official source. Status: partly verified; the page marks the facts an official source does not fully confirm.
Every figure on this page comes from the official source it links to. The record was researched against these sources, then reviewed separately, with special attention to effective dates and amendments. Where a source does not state something, the page leaves it out.
- National Visa Policy (Green Paper), 19 March 2024 · Ministry of National Security, Jamaica · checked 2026-10-10
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