Immigration and Customs Passenger Declaration
Complete Jamaica's C5 form online, without the second-guessing
The C5 is the free electronic declaration every traveller submits before arriving in Jamaica. Our help centre explains each part of the form plainly — when to file, what the customs and health sections ask, how to do it on your phone — and we can review and submit it for you.
What the C5 is, in one panel
- Procedure
- C5 Immigration and Customs Passenger Declaration
- Authority
- PICA and the Jamaica Customs Agency
- Official cost
- Free on enterjamaica.gov.jm
- When
- Any time up to 30 days before you arrive
- Result
- A confirmation with a QR code for arrival
- Who
- Every arriving traveller, children included
How our assistance works
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You share your details
Passport, flight, your address in Jamaica and anything to declare — one simple intake.
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We review and file
We check the details against your passport, review the customs and health sections, and submit.
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You receive your QR
We return the confirmation and QR code to save and present on arrival.
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A plain-language help centre
The C5 replaced Jamaica's paper immigration and customs cards with a single electronic Passenger Declaration. It is mandatory for every arriving passenger and is completed on the official portal before you reach the immigration desk.
The essentials
It is free, can be filed up to 30 days before arrival, and produces a QR code for immigration and customs. Each traveller needs their own, children included.
It is not a visa
The C5 records your details and what you carry; it does not decide entry. Whether you need a visa depends on your nationality and is a separate matter.
Where we fit
The form is free on the official portal and you can complete it yourself. We are an independent service; our fee covers reviewing your details, filing the declaration and returning your QR code. The official portal is linked on every page.
Help centre
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Frequently asked questions
Is the C5 mandatory?
Yes — every passenger arriving in Jamaica must submit one before immigration, children included.
What does it cost?
The C5 is free on the official portal, enterjamaica.gov.jm. Our fee is for optional assistance and we say so on every page.
How early can I complete it?
Any time up to 30 days before arrival. A few days ahead is ideal; onboard Wi-Fi is unreliable.
Is it a visa?
No. It is an arrival declaration for immigration and customs. Visa requirements depend on your nationality and are separate.
Do I need one to leave Jamaica?
The C5 is an arrival declaration. See our help article on leaving Jamaica for the full picture.
This form is offered by an independent assistance service. The C5 is free on the official portal.