The Department of Homeland Security recommends that travel authorization applications be submitted at least 72 hours prior to travel. Unless revoked, travel authorizations are valid for two years from the date of authorization, or until your passport expires, whichever comes first.
A Travel Authorization (TE) is used to request approval for a business-related trip. In this document, the traveler indicates trip destination(s), purpose, and dates of travel and requests advance checks. In response, the TE records trip information and schedules advance checks.
You can access the digital declaration form here. This user-friendly form can be filled out online up to 30 days before your scheduled arrival date, streamlining the entry process and reducing congestion at Jamaica's immigration points.
Complete all sections of the DCFS 304, Case Related Travel Request including the Mode of Transportation (section E). The DCFS 304 must be submitted and approved (ten) 10 days in advance of the planned departure or as soon as possible for emergency or urgent situations.
International passengers to Jamaica are required to complete the digital C5 Immigration and Customs Form. This must be completed by all inbound passengers and presented on arrival to clear Jamaica border control.
Arriving passengers to Jamaica must complete immigration and customs form online - PICA. It is now mandatory for all arriving passengers to Jamaica to complete the Immigration/Customs (C5) form online.
The processing of an ESTA can take up to 72 hours.
Applications may be submitted at any time prior to travel to the United States. The Department of Homeland Security recommends that travel authorization applications be submitted at least 72 hours prior to travel.
How to fill out the Jamaica Immigration form: Use the correct ink. Write clearly. Check both sides of the form. Make sure that names match your passports. Follow the correct format for dates. Insert your address correctly. Put the correct flight number. Fill in port arriving information.
International passengers to Jamaica are required to complete the digital C5 Immigration and Customs Form. This must be completed by all inbound passengers and presented on arrival to clear Jamaica border control.