Living in Jamaica while working in Poland

By Mark 15 May 2022

Can I live in Jamaica and work remotely for a company in Poland?

Yes, it is possible, however we usually recommend double-checking the following points:

  1. You will need to obtain a work permit for Jamaica.
  2. You will need to obtain a work permit for Poland.
  3. You will need to have a clear plan on how you will be working from Jamaica.

What is the difference between a B2 and a B1 visa?
The difference between the B1 and B2 visas is that B1 visas are for short term visits (less than six months) and B2 visas are for long term visits (more than six months).

How do I get a work visa?
There are two ways you can obtain a work visa:

  1. You can apply for a visa through a local agent in Jamaica.
  2. You can apply for a visa through a local agent in Poland.

How to find remote work in Poland while living in Jamaica?

Usually, it is feasible to get remote jobs in Poland even though you are located in Jamaica. For that we have to apply for Polish visas and apply for a remote job in Poland.

However, there is no guarantee that you will get a job in Poland. There are many reasons why you will not get a job in Poland. If you are a citizen of Poland, you will be able to get a job in Poland. If you are a citizen of Jamaica, then you will have to apply for a remote job in Poland.
If you are a Jamaican citizen and you want to get a job in Poland, you will have to apply for a remote job in Poland. We will see in this article how to apply for a remote job in Poland.

What is the difference between a remote job and a local job?
A local job is a job that you do in Poland. You will be paid in Polish zloty. You will be able to use the Polish postal service. You will have to travel to Poland for this job.
A remote job is a job that you do from anywhere in the world. You will not have to travel to Poland.
If you are a Jamaican citizen, you will be able to get a local job in Poland. If you are a Jamaican citizen, then you will not be able to get a remote job in Poland.

How to get paid in Jamaica when working remotely for a corporation in Poland?

You can get paid in Jamaica even if you are working for a company in Poland, however , you need to do a bit of work to make this happen.

The following are the steps to take to get paid in Jamaica:

  1. Register with the Jamaica Revenue Authority (JRA)
    Before you get paid in Jamaica, you need to register with the Jamaica Revenue Authority (JRA). This is where you will get your Jamaican Identification Number (JIN), which you will need to present to the bank when you get paid.
  2. Register with your employer
    You will need to register with your employer in Jamaica. You can do this by emailing the company and asking them to register you. They will then send you a form which you will need to fill out. This will include your name, your address, and other information.
  3. Register with the JRA
    Once you have registered with your employer, you will need to register with the Jamaica Revenue Authority (JRA). You will need to do this by emailing the JRA and asking them to register you. You will then get a form which you will need to fill out.
  4. Get paid
    You will then get paid in Jamaica by bank transfer.
  5. Get your Jamaican Identification Number (JIN)
    After you get paid in Jamaica, you will need to get your Jamaican Identification Number (JIN).

How do taxes work in Jamaica if I’m working remotely for a company Jamaica?

When working remotely in Jamaica for a firm based in Poland, taxes might be tricky, therefore it is imperative that you have a clear understanding of how the tax system works. If you are working remotely for a company in Jamaica, you will have to pay tax in Jamaica if you earn a salary in Jamaica. This is because if you earn a salary in Jamaica, you will be taxed in Jamaica. If you are working remotely for a company in Jamaica, you will be taxed in Jamaica if you earn a salary in Jamaica.