How to Beat Jamaica Passport Control Hell - Club Mobay Explained
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- Опубліковано 10 жов 2024
- Heading to Jamacia and landing in Montego Bay or Kingston? Well you may want to look at Club Mobay or Club Kingston as a way to beat the craziness that is customs and border control in Jamaica.
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I arrived at Mo Bay Airport 3 days ago from the UK. Plane landed at 3.20 and I was driving the hire car by 4.30. The system has been upgraded so you scan your passport yourself, and the lines move much more quickly. Can't recall a 2 hour wait in the past 10 yrs, I go there all the time 🇯🇲
Oh wow am Jamaican and I didn’t even know about this. Thank you so much
Club MoBay worth every cent! love watching the other give you dirty looks while you stroll past the lines...
And the bartender downstairs at departures makes an amazing "dark & stormy"
we had a few of those for sure
Recommendations are spot on. Don’t go without following this advice. Friend from the island advised us to get the Club Mobay experience. We did arrival and departure and it was awesome. Save money elsewhere on the trip, don’t skip this! Great info Mark and Happy New Year to all of Wolter’s World.
thank you Vernon!
We’re off to Jamaica next Tuesday , your vids are a great help 👍
glad we can help. Havce a great trip!
We just got back and had an amazing time! Don’t be afraid to go off your resort. Mingle with the people! We found them to be helpful, friendly, and even made some new friends.
THIS WAS PRICELESS INFORMATION!!! I will make sure I save this video for future reference!!! The price is CHEAP, I don't mind paying for convenience. PRICELESS, PRICELESS!!!
it is so worth it
you can book them both yes, at least that is how we did it
First!!!
LOL, Hey!! YOU are exempt from the "First" statements when it's YOUR video! LOL
That doesn't count!
I’m fourth in the comment reply 😜
dang it!
@@woltersworld xddddddddddddddd
The other option is to go there on a Cruise ship 😁😁😁
No passaport control.
Happy 2020, I hope by this time next year you'll have over a million subscribers. 🤞
You deserve it.
@@Neville60001 But rich people like Obama or Lady Gaga can.
Yessss! We used Club Mobay a couple years ago and it was fantastic. Such a pleasant experience compared to standing in that long line! And the rum punch in the lounge hit just right 🍹 😀
"The rum punch .. hit just right." 😂😂 That was funny. Lol
My husband and I love Club Mobay! We have only been using it upon departure up until now. We usually travel during the week and arrival isn't too bad. My last trip I arrived on a Saturday though and was sorry I hadn't purchased the arrival! Great video Mark!
Yeah. I was talking to them in the club and they agreed somedays it is a requirement and others it's not really an issue. But always on weekends
Wolters World,Happy New Year to you and your family!
@@woltersworld Would you say it's necessary to get for an arrival on a thursday? Also, we will be departing on a monday so I suspect it will be necessary because I assume mondays are busy. BTW, thanks for the very upbeat and informative video!
Wow! Been going for 18 years and never knew this! Mo bay is our landing site and our personal driver waits patiently every time to take us to negril. We will check it out!!! 🌿😀🌿
it was worth it as we were there on a busy day and it was nuts
We just got back from Jamaica. Another way to get around the line madness is to take a very late night (like 11pm - 2pm). We took a 1am flight out of JFK to Jamaica and when we arrived in Kingston, there was no passport/customs line at all. We flew right through it. We ended up leaving out of Montego Bay the same way - quick security. Also our key to getting cheaper flights and breezing through security is going on”off” days and not leave or return Friday through Sunday or any day before or after major holidays and school vacations.
I DEFINITELY get flustered traveling in general, not just airports, so videos like this are invaluable. Bless you 😭🙏💕
Thank you for this information. I'm going to Jamaica in June 2020 and will 100% be buying these passes.
My wife and I have used this service on three trips. Fantastic information. Spot on!!
Perfect timing for this! We’re headed to Jamaica in May to revisit Montego Bay for our 40th anniversary (since it is where we spent our honeymoon.)
Happy Anniversary!
I did it and there wasn’t an insane line - but it felt AWESOME. So worth it.
I’m glad you did a video on club Mobay, we are going to beaches and I was looking into it -Thanks
Omg I just posted my Jamaica vlog and we stayed in that line for 3 hours! We noticed people who were able to immediately get checked in and we were like, how was that possible. People were getting upset because they thought it wasn’t fair lol. I love Jamaica. Thanks for this tip we had no clue!
Thanks! We didnt know about it either. Our friend told us about it because we were coming at spring break time and I was super thankful afterwards
I really hope to go to the Carribean and specifically Jamaica in 2020 so thanks for the advice!
you are very welcome
Thank you for solving our headaches at the Airports in Jamaica. Great video. Happy New year. Merci
You are welcome
This was a huge eye opener for me, and it sounds totally worth it. Thank you for sharing!
No problem
Thanks this was such a informational video as we are headed to Jamaica next year. Checked out the rates and still not bad to avoid all the extra headache of waiting in long lines at customs & immigration:
RATES(Rates quoted in USD and subject to change)
Club Mobay Greet Arrival Service:$50 per adult, $25 per child (2-12 years old) , Free for infant (under 2)
Club Kingston Greet Arrival Service:$40 per adult, $20 per child (2-12 years old) , Free for infant (under 2)
*Airport transfers not included
*Spa services at an additional cost
It makes me wonder who gave a dislike. For me it was informative.
Much appreciated Mark.
Going to guess that those who disliked were long time Club Mobay users...
the secret is out about arriving and departure probably means more people using Club Mobay..means longer arrival lines, .. means more crowded departure lounge.. more demand will probably increase the cost..
Sometimes it’s not a good idea share a great thing.
WISHING YOU MARK and Your Family A Very Happy and Healthy New Year with Lots of Good Fortunes and Blessings for 2020.!!👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻🤗🤗🤗🍷🍷🙏🌹
Thanks you Carlos! You too!
Just booked Club Mobay for our trip! Can't wait!
A live stream AND a video? Happy new year to me!
just trying to celebrate the new year :)
Wow Wolters you look very nice and beautiful amazing video well done Happy New Year 😊😊❤️❤️👍👍
It's strange as a Brit to watch this because getting into the US on an ESTA, from my experience has always been the slowest border control in the world, especially in holiday destination airports (NYC, Orlando, LA etc.)
its slow for US passports too (if that makes you feel any better :) espeically JFK...
I totally agree with you on this one.
@@woltersworld Global entry helps speed up return customs processing. I only travel overseas once or twice a year (from JFK or Atlanta.) Like the Club Mobay experience it is well worth the cost to save hours in the bowels of Atlanta.
@@woltersworld I didn't know that!I often get impatient when all I see is the super short queue that people seem to get through, then miles of tired, irritable people penned up just after a long haul flight, queuing up for hours on end 😂 Maybe I remember it worse than it actually is because we're often tired off the back of a 10 hour flight and it's suddenly only 2 hours later than when we took off 😂
Love your content, so informative and friendly, even about places in Europe I'm very familiar with! I never take a vacation without binging Wolters World videos about the destination!
Thanks for the info! Didn’t even know Jamaica had long passport lines. Will definitely use this some day
It's TRUE Tristan. I was saying thank god we booked this as I had no idea either. Hope life is treating you well!
Wolters World thank you! Things are going really well. Working a lot here in Australia and loving it. Starting in February I’m going to Tasmania, New Zealand, and then up the east coast of Australia. Should be a fun couple months of travel!
You're AWESOME! This video is perfect! Thank you
Thank you for making this video. I head lines are horrible and was wondering what to do.
You are welcome
We did this on our Jamaica trip a few years ago. Well worth it!
So worth it for sure
Thanks for the tips! Maybe my vlog will bring me to Jamaica in 2020 😃 uploading my second one tomorrow 👍 happy new year everyone!
Just watched your first video dude! Awesome 👍 I've subbed!
good luck, hope you make it there!
Nice pork sandwich in your video Brendan! When's your next one up?
@@woltersworld thanks for the reply! Watching your videos inspired me to start my own vlog 😊. Wishing you a great 2020!
@@jasonbrown6642 thanks dude! Glad to be taking you with me into 2020 😃
In 12 trips to MBJ we have never used Club Mobay on arrival. Our longest wait at immigration was about an hour and that was back in 2011 before they installed the immigration kiosks. Since then our average wait time has been less than 10 minutes and our best time to get from the plane through immigration and customs andto the arrivals hall where you can get your ride was 6 minutes 3 seconds. So no, we do not use Club Mobay. The length of the lines at immigration is highly variable and generally the longest lines are from 1:00 to 3:00pm.
That is awesome. Glad to hear it isnt as insane as it was for us all the time
Marc, the thing is you and your family will have a wonderful 2020!!
Thank you John
Hi Wolter, Happy New Year. Does Canada have anything like this? Enjoy your trip. Thanks for your helpful videos.
We call it the premium plaza lounges it's all depends on which airport you travel from, through or to. There isnt the expedition for skipping line, but all the other amenities
Vancouver has a thing called Airport Butler, it’s costly but saved a lot of time. We used it on arrival as we had to get to a domestic flight after arriving international.
We went to Jamaica in 2010 (so long ago) and after an overnight stay in London coming from Ireland and 11h on the plane we had to face the darn immgration que. I don't know if that exsisted back then but defo will be doing it next time!
On a similar note, especially for WW to use on the next Irish video: anyone flying out of Dublin, get fast track and book with DAA (the airport body) not the airline because then you get your free coffee and duty free discounts. In a city that still hasn't a rail or metro connection to the airport, fast track has saved many a traveller delayed by unforseen delays.
Happy New Year!! Thank you for this awesome video. I didn't know Club Mobay actually exist.
You too!
Happy New Year Team Wolter!
Thank you!
15 years ago they expanded the Airport to accommodate the rush, but it may need an even bigger expansion to ease the long lines. Thus for the time being *Club Mobay* and *Club Kingston* are worth it....👍
Thank you! Happy New Year!
Is this also useful for First or Business Class passengers? Sometimes these groups get the expedited immigration as part of their fare.
I don't know. We flew in economy. Sorry that i don't know.
I usually travel first class and when the carrier is Caribbean Airlines, I get access to Club MoBay departure at no cost. However with American Airlines, even with a first class ticket, I have to purchase the Club pass additionally. But yes, it's an experience that is worth paying for.
That's a good tip. Went with my husband and cousins was really quick (30 minutes tops). We are going in a few months with 4 teens for a family trip. Club MoBay sounds like a good idea to save us some time.
You dont always have to get it as it's not always horrible but if it's a weekend and school holidays too it might be worth it
This sounds awesome. I don't like the long lines. The cost is worth it! Trust me. Thanks for this information
The airport in Punta Cana, DR has the same service, made a 4 hour line a 5min walk.
definitely noted. thanks!
Thank you. Thank you. You have no idea what you have for for us.
I didn’t know about club Monday- so thank you
2023-Mobay less impactful on arrival, most times will save 5 mins to 1hr, with no way to predict which. Mobay departure more impactful, is included with Priority Pass if you have that.
As always....great info!! So did you leave the rental car or Uber guy hanging somewhere off camera? haha.
Club Mobay will now be overrun with the same people who pay to not stand in line at Disneyland
Not true. Club Mobay has a limit. They only accept X number of people on any given day and time of day.
@@vodriscoll true story, I've used them 5 times now soon to be 6. 5 couples are the most we've had in front of us in line at immigration desk in club mobay line. With 2 desks open your through I 10 mins. Last time was February and we passed 400+ people and through immigration in 5 mins. Just got to figure out how to get bags quicker lol
Excellent info. Something I would’ve never thought about it. Thank
you are very welcom
Hopefully doing this in September fingers crossed especially with all this covid 19 going on,great blog cheers
Awesome Bro, thanks for this valid information. Much appreciated it!
Ho Chi Minh City airport in Vietnam has a similar service to expedite e-visas. Twenty-five USD saved me a couple of hours judging from how long and how fast the regular line for converting ones e-visa to a regular visa looked and what e-visa holders told me.
Awesome to know. Thanks!
I’m trying to boom them for Labor Day weekend but the website it’s telling me they are all out and have me on standby 🤦🏿♀️🤦🏿♀️🤦🏿♀️
Or, just fly with a toddler in a stroller and you can skip all lines.. lol. Just went to Negril (flew in to Montego Bay) and it was great. Zero lines with a baby in a stroller.
A friend of mine from Canada was jailed overnight because they accused him of having a fraudulent passport, on the basis that one page might have been a bit thumb worn. He had all his other Canadian ID, his business card from where we worked and everything else you could possibly wan to see.
Fyi.. if you're a travel agent or in the travel industry, Club Mobay is almost 50% off.
Worth every cent even if paying full price!
One love
thanks
Love Jamaica!!!
Next time consider SHhhhhhhhhh
Sometimes... sharing with others ruins the service...
Especially if everyone starts using it. Cost will go up and Club Mobay lines will get longer.
Sort of self defeating a good thing.
-signed-
Long time Club Mobay patron.
Awesome review
That’s a very good tip! Thanks!
Some credit cards get you the priority pass card which is accepted at club Mobay and club Kingston.
Good to know. Thank you
Yep!
Nice, nice .Thanks 🎉
Worth every penny
Yep
Lol, the border patrol of Jamaica is very strict.
Thanks for the tip
Would definitely do this!
Ok thank you very much for your information
Super cool
thanks for vid.
Hey Prof...at 4:15 the car passing behind u just vanishes while ur doing a single take! Maybe i shd lower my caffeine intake.
Magic of editing out my sneezes
Great video, how do I sign up for Club Monday before arriving in Jamaica?
Are there other islands or countries that have this feature? I would certainly pay for it.
Punta Cana, DR
nice one
I was wondering about that.
It's pretty shitty that they do this just to make more money.
Hell yes! I would pay triple to avoid those immigration lines. Maybe i shouldn.t say triple. But definitely double!!!!
I'm a priority pass member, and Club Mobay is part of it. Would this tip work for me?
Travel is stressful enough without having to wait in long lines. Plus, my time is worth more than $35 so this is a bargain.
How do we I sign up coming to Jamaica end of March for a week
Link in description
Using club mobay do custom search
I didnt book, but they put me through.
saw the vid, nice :) what about the driver you had? what are the rates etc. cheers
We are going to Jamaica in a month and a half. If the Mobay line is longer than the passport line, I'm personally holding you responsible 😉
If it's not a super busy day you dont need to do it. We were there at the peak of spring break season on a saturday. It wa alike the worst day of the year.
Hey! I’m going to Cancún in May. Is the check in process the same as Jamaica with with long lines or no?
It seemed like the cancun lines went a bit faster than Jamaica.
Hell?! It’s really not that bad.
No it's not. But it's the internet so how else can I get people to learn about it?
Wolters World lol ok
Do they accept Priority Pass?
Very beutifull
thank yuo
When do you go to isreal
June
Because I want to sweat off about 10 kilos :)
And I am excited for you to do shocks and 5 things to love and hate about isreal and Tel Aviv
Hi
Hi. how are you?
Hey Wolters. I am a Jamaican that live in Germany so i just want to know if the club mobay goes for European people coming from Europe.
Everyone can do club mobay, go on the website and book it. It doesn't matter which country you are coming from.
Well you pay for the service, I use to work at club mobay so I know. Same as if you want to fly first class you pay for it.
I always wonder why countries with a lower standard of living have the worst passport control.
With all these good services at the airports in Jamaica, and you don't see no well thinking Jamaican making a video. To passed on the information to people going to Jamaica, all they does is to come on You Tube videos. Making videos with their negativity against Jamaica, because they does not want to see the country moves forward.
It took a Whiteman from the United States to make a very important video about Jamaica, how good it is there.But the nasty negative people from Jamaica, all they can see infront of them is pure negative things about the court. Some of them is claiming how long they are living in the United States where the crimes, is committed right infront of their eyes and.
They ignores it,by pretending to knows nothing about it ,but everything they heard about Jamaica. They are very much have it on light poles with their loud mouth, making it a mockery liked.
Where they are living it is so safe more than Jamaica, the way some of them is behaving.
Some of them does not want to hear the good things about Jamaica, they always glorifying the negative things.
You will never lived to see one of the Jamaican bloggers making a video of this nature ,with vital information to help people.
They only believes in gossiping with other people's business, and their business is spoilt.
Club Mobay is worth its weight in gold!!
Good Morning, thanks for this upload I use the captions to watch videos, I can't hear. Could you tell me if you mentioned having any trouble recording or taking photos in the Sangster International Airport?
Before luggage.