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EntryRequirements

Entry to Jamaica


Entry back to Canada

  • Valid passport
  • Masks are optional on all aircrafts and events at destination
  • More details can be accessed at Return to Canada - Travel.gc.ca (entry requirements are subject to change)

    • Non-Canadian Citizens

    • Permanent residents of Canada are required to have a permanent resident (PR) card in order to gain re-entry into Canada
    • If you are not travelling as a Canadian citizen, please ensure you have proper documentation

    When you arrive, your passport will be stamped. During your stay you should carry with you a photocopy of the identification page of your passport, as well as the tourist card which you will receive on arrival in Jamaica.

    Customs

    Travelers are recommended to complete the Immigration/Customs C5 card before arrival in Jamaica. If the card has not been submitted online, travelers may complete the paper form issued in flight by the airline. Please click HERE for more details.

    All persons entering Jamaica must present a customs declaration and may be subject to an inspection at random. Once you are through customs, proceed outside of the airport where you will be met by a Cascadia Motivation representative to assist you in your transfer to the hotel (group dates only).

    On your return, you will clear Canadian customs in Canada. You must declare everything acquired while away, whether purchased for yourself or gifts, as well as goods bought at duty free stores. Keep your original receipts for possible inspection.

    If you have been away from Canada for 48 hours or more, you can bring back goods worth up to $800.00 CDN without paying duties. These goods can include alcoholic beverages and tobacco products.


    TravelInsurance

    Sobeys Capital Incorporated will be purchasing Trip Cancellation Insurance and Emergency Medical Insurance for all the retailers and their guests, vendors and corporate office attendees for this year’s program while travelling to Jamaica from February 5 - 12, 2023

    Please take the time to review prior to this trip to ensure that you are aware of the coverage you have in place in the event of a medical emergency and what steps you need to take. It is important to review your coverage prior to leaving on the trip and recommend that you carry the AIG Assistance Brochure and Card with you at all times as it outlines important information on who to contact in the event of a medical emergency.

    • Please click HERE to access a detailed version of the coverage.

    Who should you notify in the event of a medical emergency for assistance with your insurance?

    In the event of a medical emergency, the Insured Persons or someone acting on their behalf should call one of the worldwide telephone numbers listed below:

    U.S. and Canada 1 877-204-2017
    Elsewhere (collect) 1 715-295-9967

    The travel assist operator will ask you the following:

    • Your name, location and the details of your emergency.
    • The group name of your policy: Empire Company Limited
    • Policy Number: SRG 9028022B

    What toPack

    Pre-departure

    • Passport/ID
    • Printed copy of your vaccination record and an electronic copy on your phone
    • Document wallet
    • Emergency information
    • Travel insurance – ensure you have all pertinent phone numbers and policy numbers
    • Consider getting some Jamaican dollars – although ATMs are widely available for getting cash after you arrive
    • Credit cards
    • Photocopies of documentation (passport, insurance policy, airline ticket)

    Basics

    • Travel clothing (light jacket for evenings)
    • Shoes (new shoes not recommended)
    • Visor or brimmed hat
    • Phone and laptop/tablet chargers
    • Reading materials
    • Sunglasses
    • Day bag to take on tours

    Medications & First Aid

    • Personal prescriptions
    • A COVID-19 test kit is recommended in case you are feeling ill
    • Aspirin/pain reliever
    • Cold medicine
    • Glasses/contact lens prescription & spare glasses
    • Insect repellent
    • Personal hygiene items
    • Imodium/Pepto-Bismol
    • Antiseptic cream (Ozonol)
    • Antihistamine or anti-itch cream for insect bites

    A convenient way to carry your first-aid supplies is in a small, sealed plastic container.

    Consider taking duplicate prescription forms for essential medication and eyeglasses in the event they are lost.


    TimeZone

    Montego Bay, Jamaica observes Eastern Standard Time or EST (UTC -5) all year round.

    When it is 12:00 pm in Montego Bay, it will be:


    9:00 am in British Columbia
    10:00 am in Alberta/Saskatchewan
    11:00 am in Manitoba
    12:00 pm in Ontario/Quebec
    1:00 pm New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island
    1:30 pm Newfoundland