Jamaica - Apply for Tourism License

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Procedure

Apply In Person

1. To Apply for Tourism License, the applicant has to approach the Jamaica Tourist Board (JTB) link
2. An application form will be provided to the applicant by the concerned officer.
3. The applicant has to fill in all the necessary details in the application form. (Incomplete applications are not accepted)
4. Make sure that the applicant has attached all the necessary documents that are mentioned in the “Required Documents” section of this page.
5. The applicant has to attach the photocopies of the required documents along with the application form while submitting.
6. Submit all the documents with the completed form to the concerned officer.
7. The applicant has to pay the prescribed fee as requested by the authority.
8. After receiving the application, the concerned authority will check the submitted application and document set. If all are in place, the application will be accepted.
9. Then the application will be processed further.
10. Upon completion the process successfully, the applicant will get the license from the office.
11. This entire process can be completed within 15 -30 days or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

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Required Documents

• Application form
• Proof of ownership
• lease of the property
• Financial statements
• Tax registration
• Insurance plan
• Any other documents (if required)

Office Locations & Contacts

Jamaica Tourist Board (JTB)
64 Knutsford Boulevard
Kingston 5
Jamaica, West Indies
Tel: (876) 920-4926-30
Fax: (876) 920-4944
Contact link

Eligibility

• Any organization or individual who intends Apply for Tourism License is eligible to make this application.

Fees

• The applicant has to pay the prescribed fee as requested by the authority.

Validity

• The validity of the license is five years.

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Processing Time

• This entire process can be completed within 15 -30 days or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

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Instructions

• Applicants must complete the application form before submitting it. Incomplete applications will not be accepted.
• Applicants must provide genuine information while applying for this procedure.

Required Information

• Name
• Nationality
• Age
• Address
• Contact number
• company address
• ZIP code
• Mobile No
• Email Address
• Date
• Signature

Need for the Document

• In Jamaica, a tourism license is a legal requirement for individuals and businesses operating in the tourism industry. The license is issued by the Jamaica Tourist Board (JTB), which is the government agency responsible for promoting and regulating the tourism industry in Jamaica.

Information which might help

• The tourism license is a permit that allows individuals and businesses to legally offer tourism-related services such as accommodations, tours, transportation, and attractions. To obtain a tourism license in Jamaica, individuals and businesses must meet certain criteria and go through an application process with the JTB.

Other uses of the Document/Certificate

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e.g. Birth Certificate can be used as proof of identity.

External Links

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