Passengers over 18 years are required to complete their own C5. Members of the same family travelling together should be listed on the back of each C5 in the appropriate section (i.e. spouse, children under 18 years and parents of children under 18 yrs).
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.
Once you receive your completed C5 form by email, we advise you to print this and carry both a physical and electronic copy of your C5 form to show to immigration officers on arrival to Jamaica.
You do not need a visa for tourist travel up to 90 days. All other travelers will need a visa and/or work permit. Visit the Passport, Immigration, & Citizenship Agency of Jamaica or the Embassy of Jamaica in Washington D.C. websites for the most current visa information.
The travel document usually arrives within 150 days (sometimes longer) after submitting your application. You can't leave the country until you have your approved travel document in hand, so you should expect to spend the 3–5 months after submitting your green card application in the United States.
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.
No. You cannot file a Form I-131 to obtain a reentry permit unless you are physically present in the United States when you file the form.
Ing to USCIS data from 2023, the average processing time for Form I-131 (Application for Travel Document) varies between 3 to 7 months, depending on the service center handling the case and the specific category (e.g., refugee travel document, re-entry permit).
All travellers entering Jamaica are required to present a valid and approved travel document as evidence of their identity and nationality.