Finding superyacht roles in Montego Bay

Rules for finding work as crew in Jamaica: entry, work permits and pay. Jobs in Montego Bay are listed at the top of the page when they are posted.

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Jobs

Jobs near Montego Bay

SuperyachtRoles has no jobs listed in Montego Bay today. These jobs are in the Caribbean.

Chief StewQuay Crew, Caribbean Temp Galley HandWilson Halligan, Caribbean Purser - 80M+ Special support vesselViking Crew, Caribbean 2nd Steward(ess)Burgess, Caribbean Deckhand/Carpenter 100m+ Private Motor YachtWilson Halligan, Caribbean 2nd StewBespoke Crew, Caribbean Nurse StewBespoke Crew, Caribbean Deckhand - 35m Private Motor YachtBluewater Yachting, Caribbean

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Dock walking

Helpful tips before walking the docks

Work permitThe Ministry of Labour and Social Security says non-Jamaican nationals without diplomatic status must apply for a work permit or exemption before any form of gainful employment. Working without one, or while an application is pending, may lead to prosecution. Check the rules for your passport.

Who does not applyThe ministry says CARICOM nationals covered by the Free Movement of Skilled Persons Act (1997), and people married to Jamaicans, do not need to apply. Check the rules for your passport.

Employer stepsThe ministry says an employer must show the steps taken to recruit a Jamaican. The employer pays the permit fee after approval.

Arriving by yachtThe Jamaica Defence Force Coast Guard advises that vessels enter at Kingston, Montego Bay or Port Antonio. The Jamaica Tourist Board says arriving vessels and crew should finish inspections before moving elsewhere. Customs asks for a full crew list.

Length of stayThe immigration officer sets the period of stay. Extensions go through the Passport, Immigration and Citizenship Agency (PICA). As visitors, Commonwealth citizens can stay a maximum of 12 months and other citizens a maximum of 6 months. Check the rules for your passport.

Entry and permits

Visas, work permits and PICA

Visas

Rules depend on your passport

PICA says you may be required to obtain a visa to enter Jamaica. It publishes a table of visa rules and days allowed by country. Check the rules for your passport.

Work permits

Ministry of Labour and Social Security

1F North Street, Kingston. Telephone (876) 922-9500-14. Email workpermit@mlss.gov.jm. Instruction sheet uploaded May 2025. Check the rules for your passport.

Immigration

PICA office in Montego Bay

Shop 9, Annex at Fairview, Alice Eldemire Drive, Bogue Estate, Montego Bay. Telephone +1 876 754 7422.

Pay

Crew pay by yacht size

Role	45 to 50 m	70 m and over
Captain	EUR 9,000 to 12,000	EUR 15,000+
First Officer	EUR 4,500 to 6,000	EUR 7,000+
Chief Engineer	EUR 7,000 to 9,500	EUR 8,500+
Chef	EUR 5,500 to 6,500	EUR 8,000+
Bosun / 2nd Mate	EUR 3,200 to 4,000	EUR 5,000+
Chief Stew / Purser	EUR 2,800 to 4,000	EUR 3,000+
Deckhand	EUR 2,800 to 3,500	EUR 3,000+
Stew	EUR 2,200 to 2,500	EUR 2,200 to 2,500

UKSA salary guide 2025, in EUR. The guide does not state the pay period and is not specific to Montego Bay.

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