Visa policy of Jamaica

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.

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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][2]

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 may enter Jamaica without a visa.

Future changes

Jamaica has signed visa exemption agreements with the following countries, but they have not yet entered into force:

Country Passports Agreement signed on
 United Arab Emirates[10][11] All 23 September 2019

Visa on arrival

Citizens of the following countries and territories may obtain a visa on arrival for 100 USD:[12][2]

In addition, citizens of Taiwan with an "Affadivit of Identity" traveling as tourists may obtain a visa on arrival.[13]

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.[2]

Visitor statistics

Most visitors arriving in Jamaica were from the following countries of nationality:[14]

See also
Wikivoyage has a travel guide for Jamaica.

References
  1. "Entry VISA Requirements | Passport, Immigration and Citizenship Agency". www.pica.gov.jm. 26 September 2016. Retrieved 4 June 2023.
  2. "Visa and passport". Timatic. International Air Transport Association through Emirates. Retrieved 1 April 2017.
  3. "Statement of Treaties and International Agreements" (PDF). United Nations. March 1968.
  4. "Statement of Treaties and International Agreements" (PDF). United Nations. April 1968.
  5. "Statement of Treaties and International Agreements" (PDF). United Nations. September 1968.
  6. "Statement of Treaties and International Agreements" (PDF). United Nations. December 1968.
  7. "Statement of Treaties and International Agreements" (PDF). United Nations. December 1970.
  8. "Statement of Treaties and International Agreements" (PDF). United Nations. September 1973.
  9. "Statement of Treaties and International Agreements" (PDF). United Nations. February 1994.
  10. "UAE Cabinet approves economic activities eligible for up to 100% foreign ownership". 7 February 2019.
  11. "Jamaica has signed a Visa Waiver Agreement with the United Arab Emirates (UAE)". 23 September 2019.
  12. "Entry VISA Requirements | Passport, Immigration and Citizenship Agency". www.pica.gov.jm. 26 September 2016. Retrieved 4 June 2023.
  13. "Commonwealth Citizens".
  14. "Monthly Statistics". Retrieved 2023-12-29.
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