Travel Information

Make sure you have a least 6 months left on your passport before it expires.

All flights should be scheduled to arrive at Sangster International Airport (MBJ).

To arrange ground transportation, contact AmStar at (800) 895-3000 or visit www.amstardmc.com

Airport

Sangster International Airport - MBJ

Website

https://www.mbjairport.com/

A US citizen must present a valid US passport for entry into Jamaica. Passport cards may not be accepted. Also, a return ticket must be presented at the time of entry, along with proof of funds for the length of visit.

Passports must not expire within 6 months of travels.

Visitors will be required to present the following documents to the Immigration Officers:
            Immigration Form
            Customs Declaration Form
            Valid Passport
            Return Tickets

Club Mobay

Imagine escaping from the stress and chaos of security lines and crowded departure halls to a sanctuary where you can relax, unwind or catch up with the office, all while immersed in warm Jamaican hospitality and culture. Whether you’re traveling for business or pleasure, our lounge experience enhanced with an unrivaled visual journey through Jamaica’s history provides the perfect place to unwind before departure.

Amenities:

• Complimentary Dining and Drinks
• Free Unlimited Wi-Fi
• Fully equipped business center
• Flight information via FID monitors
• Preferential fast-track access through security and immigration
• And more!

Located between Gate 9 and Red Stripe Restaurant in the Departure Terminal at Sangster International Airport

On your departing flight going through customs they may choose to check your luggage.  Going through security, before boarding the aircraft they look inside purses and carry-on.

As a visitor, be aware of the following customs tips and rules before entering the region:

• You may bring up two liters of alcohol and two cartons of cigarettes
• You may bring a “reasonable” amount of duty-free goods for personal use.  Anything deemed more than “reasonable” may incur an import tax
• All prescription drugs must be accompanied by an official prescription

The following re-entry rules apply for the US citizens:

• You may bring back 1 liter of alcohol or perfume containing alcohol, up to 200 cigarettes, and up to 100 non-Cuban cigars.
• You may bring home original works of art, such as paintings, drawings and sculptures, and antiques duty-free

If you send home a parcel containing personal belongings that have been used, write "AMERICAN GOODS RETURNED" on the package to avoid a duty fee.

You may send up to $100 USD worth of goods as a gift to someone in the U.S. provided you write "UNSOLICITED GIFT" on the package.

Canadian residents who have been out of the country for more than 48 hours can claim up to $400 CAN worth of goods without paying duty if they carry the goods with them. After each absence of seven days or more, they can claim up to $750 CAN worth of goods without duty. Except for tobacco products and alcohol, they do not need to have the goods with them.

*Subject to change

AMSTAR

Website:
https://www.amstardmc.com/

Contact Information:
Email Address - [email protected]
Phone Number - (800) 895-3000

On arrival day, our airport staff will greet guests outside of the customs area. All Amstar staff will carry customized signage, and will be easily recognizable by their Amstar name badge and uniforms. Staff will facilitate the transfers and baggage to ensure an expedient departure from the airport. Once the guests depart, the airport staff will call the hotel staff to advise that guests are en route - this ensures that staff is staged and ready for your guests’ arrival to their hotel.

At the end of their stay, the guests’ departure will be handled with the same precision and attentiveness as their arrival. Guests will identify their bags before they leave for the airport. Amstar staff will be at the airport terminals to coordinate luggage check-in and bid guests the warmest goodbyes.

The average transfer time between Sangster International Airport and Montego Bay resorts is 15 to 20 minutes pending traffic.

The average temperatures in Jamaica range between 80 degrees Fahrenheit and 90 degrees Fahrenheit with July and August being the hottest months.

In February, expect average daily temperatures of 80 degrees Fahrenheit and an average 8 hours of sunshine each day.

The rainiest weather in Jamaica occurs in May and June and again in October and November. Showers are usually short, heavy and followed by sunshine.

Jamaica lies in the hurricane belt, and the official hurricane season runs from June 1 to November 30, with August and September being the peak months. However, the chances of any single island being hit directly by a hurricane is very slim.

Restaurant Information

24 Hour Room Service Available

• Tables no larger than 10 individuals can be accommodated
• Requests for Outer Terrace dining vs inside dining are based on availability
• Advance booking for Hibachi Grill is recommended, and reservation times are specific to the Asian Restaurant’s guidelines

Dress Codes

Casual: Dress shirts with sleeves, dress shorts

NOTE: Swimsuits, t-shirts and flip flops are not permitted

Casual Elegance: Dress shirts with sleeves and collar, casual long pants & closed toe shoes required for dinner

NOTE: Swimsuits, t-shirts, flip flops or opened toed sandals are not permitted