Jamaica
Jamaica is located 1,125 kilometres (700 miles) southeast of Miami and 175 kilometres (110 miles) west of Haiti. It is 235 kilometres (146 miles) long and 82 kilometres (51 miles) across at its widest point, making it the third largest of the Caribbean Islands.

Jamaica, the home to reggae, rum and rastas, is an inspiring land of contrast and variety with lush mountains and rainforests, tumbling waterfalls and spectacular beaches. Under water Jamaica has colourful sea-life and excellent snorkelling and diving whilst on the surface, all kinds of water sports are available.

Weather

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
T	86	86	86	97	87	89	90	90	89	88	87	87
S	8	8	9	7	7	7	8	8	7	6	6	8
R	1	1	1	1	4	3	1	4	4	7	3	1

Key to symbols used:
T - Average daily maximum temperatures
S - Average daily sunshine hours
R - Average monthly rainfall (if higher than 0.5”)

Flight time: 10 hours
GMT = or -: - 5
Visa: Not required

Documents and Legal requirements
Residency: If you apply in advance for a marriage licence, you can get married 24 hours after arriving in Jamaica. Arrangements can be made through your hotel or travel agent, or directly through The Ministry of National Security and Justice (address in Further Information).
Proof of ID: Your original birth certificate, which includes your father’s name and a
valid 10-year passport. The full names of both sets of parents if they are not on the Birth Certificates.
Divorced: If you are divorced you must produce your Decree Absolute.
Widowed: If either of you are widowed you will need to produce the Death Certificate of your deceased spouse.
Age restrictions: If you are aged under 21 parental consent in the form of Statutory Declaration stamped and signed by a solicitor is required.
Name change: If your name has been changed by Deed Poll you will need to provide legal proof stamped and signed by a solicitor. This also applies if a married woman has reverted back to her maiden name.
Adopted: If you are adopted you will need to produce the adoption certificate.

Ceremonies
You can choose to have your wedding ceremony wherever you want, be it on a beach, in the gardens of your hotel or in a church, simply clear the location with the registrar when you apply for your marriage licence.


Obtaining your marriage licence
You can obtain your marriage licence from The Ministry of National Security and Justice direct (see Further Information) sending copies of all relevant documents or you can fill in the application form on www.weddingsinjamaica.com who will make all the arrangements for you.

Further information

Jamaica Tourist Board Office 1-2 Prince Consort Road London SW7 2BZ Tel: 0207-224 0505 Email: Jtb_uk@compuserve.com Website: www.jamaicatravel.com	The Ministry of National Security and Justice 12 Ocean Blvd. Kingston Tel: 001-876 922 0080
Weddings in Jamaica Website: www.weddingsinjamaica.com	Nondenominational Registrars Kingston Mr Aubrey Grant 94A East Street Tel: 001-876 922 2717
Mr Roy Jones 4 Gibson Drive Tel: 001-876 927 2522	Montego Bay Rev. Terrence Gordon 4 Churchill Avenue Tel: 001-876 953 3376
Mr Percy Thompson 37 Market Street Tel: 001-876 952 3782	Negril Rev. Winston Barret C/o United Church of Jamaica and Grand Cayman Tel: 001-876 955 2753
Mr Joseph Campbell C/o Mahogany Inn Hotel Wild Things Watersports Tel: 001-876 957 5392	Ocho Rios Mr Raphael Mason Exchange District PO Box 274 St. Ann’s Bay Tel: 001-876 974 0479
Port Antonio Rev. Roy Farr Church of God 25 Mount Oakley Road PO Box 229 Tel: 001-876 993 3369

Always check with local authorities as this information may be subject to change.