To live in Jamaica permanently as of 2026, you must apply for Permanent Residency through the Passport, Immigration and Citizenship Agency (PICA). There are several pathways: you can apply as a spouse of a Jamaican national, a retired person who has resided in Jamaica for at least three years, or a foreign investor who brings significant capital into the local economy. Another common route is via unbroken employment; if you have worked in Jamaica on a valid work permit for five consecutive years, you become eligible to apply for residency. In 2026, the application fee is approximately J$100,000 (roughly $650 USD), and the process requires extensive documentation, including a clean police record from your home country, a medical certificate of good health, and evidence of financial self-sufficiency. Once granted, you receive a "Permanent Residence" stamp in your passport, which allows you to live and work in the country without further permits, though you must still maintain your original citizenship unless you later choose to apply for naturalization.