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JABound
Joined 2014
Posts: 11

10 years ago

1 Year Exchange in Jamaica

10 years ago

Hello All,
Looking for some advise on moving to Kingston Jamaica. I will be there for one year.

Of particular interest is transportation. Can I buy a SAFE car on my limited budget $2500-3000 US (including registration fees)? (I have done this in parts of Africa and sold the vehicles upon departure). I don't want to assume things in Jamaica will be the same.

Can I drive on a Canadian driver's license for the year? I also have international permit.

Am I able to secure a title and registration for a car in Jamaica being a foreigner? Any suggestions for car insurance?

How expensive is it to ship a late model car?

I also have questions about sending items including dry foods ahead of me. But will ask in subsequent post.

Thanks a lot for ALL your help in advance. I am VERY excited about the next year but want to be as prepared as possible to avoid costs. As a student I am on a strict budget.

Kind regards,
JA Bound

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