Film, Music & Entertainment Requirments VISA REQUIREMENTS A visa is required by all non-British-Commonwealth nationals entering the country to work on a production. A visa may be obtained from the nearest Jamaican Consulate and film crew may work in Jamaica for up to six (6) months with waived visas. A waiver of visa can be granted to individuals working in Jamaica for a period of less than six (6) months. You will need to contact JAMPRO or the Jamaica Immigration Services and give them the following information:
The Commission will fax the required documents to alert Immigration of personnel's arrival. This is required for all production staff members who will be entering and leaving the country several times during a production. Application Forms are available from the Commission, the Production Office or the Passport Office. Steps for obtaining a Multiple Entry Visa:
The Commission facilitates the process and the Passport Office will have Passport stamped and returned. This is required for persons who will be in the country for six months or more. The requirements are:
The Passport Office will have Passport stamped and handed back immediately if done through the Commission. Non-Jamaican nationals entering the country will not require visas if they are on vacation.
This allows cast and crew to work on a specific production or for a specific company for over six (6) months. The following must be supplied to the Commission:
The Commission will fax the required documents to clear Immigration, and alert that department of personnel arrival. Submit application to the Commission at least five (5) working days prior to arrival of crew and cast, giving the following information on the reverse of the Film Licence Application Form:
Non-Jamaican crew members and cast, may obtain an Exemption of Work Permit if they will be in Jamaica working for six (6) months or less.
Courtesy JAMPRO |
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