Different regulations apply when it comes to the entry requirements, depending on the country you come from (either the country of residence or country of citizenship). For example, US citizens that want to travel to Jamaica must present a valid passport, while US residents should show their Green Card (Alien Resident Card), along with their passport (of the country of citizenship).
Canadian residents, on the other hand, must present a passport from the country of citizenship and a Canadian Permanent Card, while Canadian citizens only need to show an official birth certificate and a government-issued ID with a photograph.
However, it is paramount for all visitors travelling to Jamaica to have an onward or return ticket to enter the country. In general, and up to the moment of this writing, citizens of a total of 116 countries do NOT need to have a Jamaica visa to enter the country, while others will need to get one from their embassy or diplomatic missions or go for a visa-on-arrival.
You can find the full list of both the countries that require a Jamaica visa and those that do not, on the Passport, Immigration, and Citizenship Agency's website: Entry VISA Requirements | Passport, Immigration and Citizenship Agency (pica.gov.jm).
Any Jamaica visitor must be able to show an acceptable travel document that helps establish their identity and nationality, such as a national passport, which should be valid for the period they wish to spend on the island. Please note, though, that you may stay in the country as a visitor for 2 weeks and up to 6 months. The final say regarding both your admission to the country and the length of stay lies solely in the discretion of the Immigration Officer at the port of entry in the country and is irrelevant to whether you require a visa to enter the country or not.
Other than that, travellers heading to Jamaica also need to show:
- Proof of sufficient funds to support their costs during their stay in the country.
- A round or return ticket to their admissible country.
- An Entry Visa (applies to nationals of certain countries), which is issued by a Jamaican Consular Officer on application.
For extensions of your stay, you will need to contact the Ministry of National Security. Also, a facility that offers foreign nationals the chance to extend their stay in Jamaica is Unconditional Landing and applies to all CARICOM Nationals and individuals that are Jamaican either by naturalisation to attend school and work in Jamaica, descent, or birth.
You can learn more about Unconditional Landing (including the required documentation and fees) at the Jamaica Passport Immigration and Citizenship Agency website: Unconditional Landing | Passport, Immigration and Citizenship Agency (pica.gov.jm).
Cruise ship passengers must have a valid passport but are NOT required to have a visa to enter Jamaica. This applies to individuals entering the country for tourism purposes and for stipulated periods, such as 14, 30, 60, 90, and 180 days). If you intend to stay in Jamaica for longer periods than those indicated, you will need to have a visa, though.
Regarding those visiting Jamaica to reside permanently in the country or to work or to study or for another reason other than tourism, they must have a visa. The same requirement applies to their offspring and family members (the dependents).
Finally, citizens of Commonwealth countries can enter Jamaica without a visa as long as they can provide documentation supporting their purpose of visit to the Immigration Officer.
For more information, you can contact the Jamaican Consulate in Miami (Florida). Here is their contact info: Our Contact Info | Consulate General of Jamaica - Miami (jamaicacgmiami.org).
Or you can get in touch with a Jamaican Embassy, Consulate, or High Commission by using these links:
The two most common types of Jamaica visas are the Tourist Visa and the Business Visa (aka Entry Visa for work purposes). The first will allow you to visit the country for vacation. It may also be used when visiting a relative in Jamaica. Be prepared to present either an invitation from the person that will be providing lodging to you or your hotel bookings and a valid passport for at least 180 days beyond your intended stay.
A Business Visa, on the other hand, is required when visiting the country for business purposes (i.e., you are coming to Jamaica to represent your company). To get one, though, you need to have a letter from the organisation or institute you will be visiting mentioning the duration and reason of your visit. As for the passport requirements, they are the same as in the Tourist Visa (must be valid for at least 180 days beyond your intended stay).
Note: Issuing a Jamaica Visa comes with a fee that differs depending on which country you come from. Please go through the following link for a full list of the applicable fees: Visa Requirements | Consulate General of Jamaica - Miami (jamaicacgmiami.org).
For a Tourist Visa, you will need to have the following:
- A valid passport that meets the requirements mentioned in the previous section.
- A completed and signed Visa Application Form (you can find It here: jamformj.pdf (jamaicacgmiami.org).
- A passport-size photograph.
- A return ticket or the flight itinerary If you have a round-trip ticket.
You will also need to pay the respective fee (you can check the link provided above for the exact fee amount) to the Embassy’s bank account via Wire Transfer. You will receive your reply (whether your visa application is accepted or not) within 7 business days.
For a Student Visa, the same documentation is required as with the Tourist Visa, plus a medical certificate stating that you are healthy and not a potential threat for the transmission of communicable or contagious diseases. Also, a letter from your education institution stating the length and purpose of your stay in the country.
For a Business Visa, the same documentation is required as with the Tourist Visa, plus a letter from the Jamaica Ministry of Labour either granting exemption from a work permit or approving a work permit.
Different regulations apply when it comes to the entry requirements, depending on the country you come from (either the country of residence or country of citizenship). For example, US citizens that want to travel to Jamaica must present a valid passport, while US residents should show their Green Card (Alien Resident Card), along with their passport (of the country of citizenship).
Canadian residents, on the other hand, must present a passport from the country of citizenship and a Canadian Permanent Card, while Canadian citizens only need to show an official birth certificate and a government-issued ID with a photograph.
However, it is paramount for all visitors travelling to Jamaica to have an onward or return ticket to enter the country. In general, and up to the moment of this writing, citizens of a total of 116 countries do NOT need to have a Jamaica visa to enter the country, while others will need to get one from their embassy or diplomatic missions or go for a visa-on-arrival.
You can find the full list of both the countries that require a Jamaica visa and those that do not, on the Passport, Immigration, and Citizenship Agency's website: Entry VISA Requirements | Passport, Immigration and Citizenship Agency (pica.gov.jm).
Any Jamaica visitor must be able to show an acceptable travel document that helps establish their identity and nationality, such as a national passport, which should be valid for the period they wish to spend on the island. Please note, though, that you may stay in the country as a visitor for 2 weeks and up to 6 months. The final say regarding both your admission to the country and the length of stay lies solely in the discretion of the Immigration Officer at the port of entry in the country and is irrelevant to whether you require a visa to enter the country or not.
Other than that, travellers heading to Jamaica also need to show:
- Proof of sufficient funds to support their costs during their stay in the country.
- A round or return ticket to their admissible country.
- An Entry Visa (applies to nationals of certain countries), which is issued by a Jamaican Consular Officer on application.
For extensions of your stay, you will need to contact the Ministry of National Security. Also, a facility that offers foreign nationals the chance to extend their stay in Jamaica is Unconditional Landing and applies to all CARICOM Nationals and individuals that are Jamaican either by naturalisation to attend school and work in Jamaica, descent, or birth.
You can learn more about Unconditional Landing (including the required documentation and fees) at the Jamaica Passport Immigration and Citizenship Agency website: Unconditional Landing | Passport, Immigration and Citizenship Agency (pica.gov.jm).
Cruise ship passengers must have a valid passport but are NOT required to have a visa to enter Jamaica. This applies to individuals entering the country for tourism purposes and for stipulated periods, such as 14, 30, 60, 90, and 180 days). If you intend to stay in Jamaica for longer periods than those indicated, you will need to have a visa, though.
Regarding those visiting Jamaica to reside permanently in the country or to work or to study or for another reason other than tourism, they must have a visa. The same requirement applies to their offspring and family members (the dependents).
Finally, citizens of Commonwealth countries can enter Jamaica without a visa as long as they can provide documentation supporting their purpose of visit to the Immigration Officer.
For more information, you can contact the Jamaican Consulate in Miami (Florida). Here is their contact info: Our Contact Info | Consulate General of Jamaica - Miami (jamaicacgmiami.org).
Or you can get in touch with a Jamaican Embassy, Consulate, or High Commission by using these links:
The two most common types of Jamaica visas are the Tourist Visa and the Business Visa (aka Entry Visa for work purposes). The first will allow you to visit the country for vacation. It may also be used when visiting a relative in Jamaica. Be prepared to present either an invitation from the person that will be providing lodging to you or your hotel bookings and a valid passport for at least 180 days beyond your intended stay.
A Business Visa, on the other hand, is required when visiting the country for business purposes (i.e., you are coming to Jamaica to represent your company). To get one, though, you need to have a letter from the organisation or institute you will be visiting mentioning the duration and reason of your visit. As for the passport requirements, they are the same as in the Tourist Visa (must be valid for at least 180 days beyond your intended stay).
Note: Issuing a Jamaica Visa comes with a fee that differs depending on which country you come from. Please go through the following link for a full list of the applicable fees: Visa Requirements | Consulate General of Jamaica - Miami (jamaicacgmiami.org).
For a Tourist Visa, you will need to have the following:
- A valid passport that meets the requirements mentioned in the previous section.
- A completed and signed Visa Application Form (you can find It here: jamformj.pdf (jamaicacgmiami.org).
- A passport-size photograph.
- A return ticket or the flight itinerary If you have a round-trip ticket.
You will also need to pay the respective fee (you can check the link provided above for the exact fee amount) to the Embassy’s bank account via Wire Transfer. You will receive your reply (whether your visa application is accepted or not) within 7 business days.
For a Student Visa, the same documentation is required as with the Tourist Visa, plus a medical certificate stating that you are healthy and not a potential threat for the transmission of communicable or contagious diseases. Also, a letter from your education institution stating the length and purpose of your stay in the country.
For a Business Visa, the same documentation is required as with the Tourist Visa, plus a letter from the Jamaica Ministry of Labour either granting exemption from a work permit or approving a work permit.