Who can apply
- Jamaican citizens within the age range set for the current recruitment
- Physically fit and able to pass the required medical examination
- No criminal record
- Valid passport
- Specific requirements vary between the farm work and hospitality streams
What to bring
- Valid Jamaican passport
- Valid government-issued photo identification
- Tax Registration Number (TRN)
- Birth certificate
- Police record
- Medical certificate from an approved examiner
How to apply
- 1Register your interest with the office or the parish MLSS office
- 2Wait for the recruitment call for the current season
- 3Attend the selection exercise if you are called
- 4Complete the medical examination and police record checks
- 5Attend the pre-departure briefing if selected
Selection is competitive and recruitment happens in cycles rather than continuously. Being registered does not guarantee selection.
No one should ask you for payment to be considered for this programme. If someone does, report it to the office.
Good to know
Administered by
Ministry of Labour and Social Security, Overseas Employment Division
How this office helps
The office maintains a register of interested residents and notifies them when recruitment opens. Beware of anyone charging a fee to place you on a list. Registration through official channels is free.