title: Immigration to Jamaica
text: # Immigration to Jamaica
  
  Immigration to Jamaica is the responsibility of the Passport, Immigration and Citizenship Agency (PICA), an agency of the Government of Jamaica. By the late 2010s emigration continued to be greatly in excess of immigration.
  
  ## History
  
  In March 2023, PICA employees striked over pay. As a result, there was disruption at the islands two international airports.
  
  ## By country
  
  ### France
  
  French immigration to Jamaica began in 1791.
  
  ### India
  
  The first Indians came to Jamaica aboard the S. Blundel Hunter on 10 May 1845.
  
  