Jamaica

Language: English, Jamaican Patois

TimeZone: Eastern Standard Time year round.
Currency: Jamaican Dollar (JMD)
Airports: Montego Bay (MBJ), Kingston (KIN), Kingston (KTP), Ocho Rios (OCJ)
Activities: Water Sports, Golf, Shopping, Nature Tours. Night Life

 

Most visitors already have a mental picture of Jamaica before they arrive: its boisterous culture of reggae and Rastafarianism; its white-sand beaches; and its lush foliage, rivers, mountains, and clear waterfalls. Jamaica's art and cuisine are also remarkable

The island has fine hotels and savory food. It's well geared to heterosexual couples who come to tie the knot or celebrate a honeymoon. And Jamaica boasts the best golf courses in the West Indies, some of the finest diving waters in the world, and good river rafting.

Source: Travel Resesarch Online

 

 

Marriage License

Visitors can be married just 24 hours after arriving in Jamaica, providing prior application has been made for a marriage license. The cost of a license is 4000 Jamaican dollars (approximately US$60–US$65). To apply for your marriage license, call our Ministry of Justice at 1-876-906-4923 or visit:

Ministry of Justice
2 Oxford Road
NCB Towers, 10th floor/South Tower
Kingston 5
Tel: 1 876 906 4923 -31
Fax: 1 876 906 1712 - 3
Email: customerservice@moj.gov.jm

Office Hours: Monday to Thursday 9:00am to 5:00pm, Friday from 9:00am to 4:00pm

Necessary Documents

Unlike many countries, Jamaica does not expect you take a blood test before getting married. However, the following documentation is required:

Proof of citizenship - certified copy of birth certificate, which includes father's name.

Parent's written consent if under 18 years of age.

Proof of divorce if applicable (original certificate of divorce).

Certified copy of death certificate for widow or widower.

Italian nationals celebrating their wedding in Jamaica must notify their embassy and have a certified copy of their marriage certificate forwarded to their embassy to be legalized and translated.

French Canadians need a notarised translated copy of all documents and a photocopy of the original French documents.

Wedding Officials

There are non-denominational Marriage Officers who can officiate either at their offices, in their homes or at a place chosen by the couple, and are able to provide witnesses. Marriage Officers charge anywhere from US$50–US$250.

Source: VisitJamaica.com