Government of Jamaica

Frequently Asked Questions

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The first thing you need to do is to register as a Self-Employed person. An assessment will be done by a Compliance Officer who will inform you of the monthly amount you are required to contribute and any back money you might owe, which would need to be cleared up.

All contribution refunds to voluntary contributors will be made in Jamaican dollars. Refund payments will be made directly to the contributor or if a mortgage exists, to the contributor’s loan account. In addition, mortgages to voluntary contributors will be transacted in Jamaican currency only.

A contributor who has already received contributions refund from the NHT remains eligible for a loan benefit, once contributions payments are current.

All contributors qualify for a Regular Refund. A Regular Refund of each year’s contribution is paid out in the eighth year after the contribution was made.

Persons who qualify for a Special Refund are : Retirees Invalidity pensioners Migrating expatriates Agents of deceased contributors A Special Refund gives you access at one time, to all the contributions you have made to the Trust.

No, payments must be made at the NHT cashier or to the external attorney who is handling the case on NHT's behalf.

All refunds will be credited to the credit card used during the transaction.

Turnaround time for refund is 15 days

Voluntary contributors will not be charged interest on contribution principal arrears, i.e., contributions due since voluntary registration but not yet paid.

You will be contacted within 3 working days following the submission of your application.

Yes. Contributors who were assessed for periods worked in Jamaica before going overseas are liable for these outstanding amounts inclusive of interest thereon.