Visa policy of Jamaica explained

Visitors to Jamaica must obtain a visa from one of the Jamaican diplomatic missions or in certain cases from one of the United Kingdom diplomatic missions unless they are citizens of one of the visa-exempt countries or citizens who may obtain a visa on arrival.

Visa exemption

Holders of passports of the following countries and territories may enter Jamaica without a visa for business or tourist purposes for the following period (unless otherwise noted):[1]

Indefinite period

6 months

90 days

30 days

T - For tourist purposes only.
1 - For holders of vaccination certificate for Measles, Polio and Rubella only.

Substitute visa

Citizens of the Dominican Republic and Honduras that are holders of a valid visa issued by any member state of Schengen Area, Canada, the United Kingdom or the United States may enter Jamaica without a visa for up to 30 days.

Citizens of Albania, Belarus, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Estonia, Kazakhstan, Latvia, Lithuania, Moldova, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Romania and Serbia that are holders of a valid visa issued by any member state of Schengen Area, Canada, the United Kingdom or the United States and who have a proof that they are immunized against measles, rubella and polio may enter Jamaica without a visa for up to 30 days.

Non-ordinary passports

Holders of diplomatic, official, service or special passports of Cuba and United Arab Emirates may enter Jamaica without a visa.

Visa on arrival

Citizens of the following countries and territories may obtain a visa on arrival for 100 USD:[9]

In addition, citizens of Taiwan with an "Affadivit of Identity" traveling as tourists may obtain a visa on arrival.[10]

Unconditional Landing Stamp

A visa is not required for holders of passports or other travel documents of any country endorsed with an "Unconditional Landing" stamp issued by Jamaican authorities.

Visitor statistics

Most visitors arriving in Jamaica were from the following countries of nationality:[11]

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Entry VISA Requirements Passport, Immigration and Citizenship Agency . www.pica.gov.jm . 4 June 2023 . en . 26 September 2016.
  2. Web site: Statement of Treaties and International Agreements . United Nations . March 1968.
  3. Web site: Statement of Treaties and International Agreements . United Nations . April 1968.
  4. Web site: Statement of Treaties and International Agreements . United Nations . September 1968.
  5. Web site: Statement of Treaties and International Agreements . United Nations . December 1968.
  6. Web site: Statement of Treaties and International Agreements . United Nations . December 1970.
  7. Web site: Statement of Treaties and International Agreements . United Nations . September 1973.
  8. Web site: Statement of Treaties and International Agreements . United Nations . February 1994.
  9. Web site: Entry VISA Requirements Passport, Immigration and Citizenship Agency . www.pica.gov.jm . 4 June 2023 . en . 26 September 2016.
  10. Web site: Commonwealth Citizens.
  11. Web site: Monthly Statistics . 2023-12-29.