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 come from one of the 116 countries designated as visa-exempt countries or countries whose citizens may obtain a visa on arrival. Most Commonwealth Citizens can visit Jamaica for up to 180 days visa-free.
Visa policy map
Visa exemption
Visa free
Citizens of the following countries and territories can visit Jamaica as tourists without a visa:[1][2]
6 months
1 - not applicable to holders of Caymanian passport and British Virgin Islands passport.
90 days
30 days
Holders of diplomatic or official/service/special passports issued to nationals of Brazil, China, Colombia, Cuba, El Salvador, Russia and official passports issued to national of Chile do not require a visa for Jamaica.
Visa on arrival
Citizens of the following countries and territories can visit Jamaica by obtaining a visa on arrival for US$100:[2]
In addition, visitors from Taiwan with an "Affadivit of Identity" can obtain a visa on arrival. Jamaica does not recognize Taiwan passports.[3][4]
Unconditional Landing Stamp
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]
Visa waiver
Under certain conditions some visa requiring nationals are exempt for tourist visits up to 30 days unless otherwise stated.[5][2]
Nationals of any country with a residence permit issued by Canada or a U.S. Green Card are exempt for visits up to 6 months.
Nationals of Dominican Republic that are holders of a valid visa issued by Canada, United States, United Kingdom or Schengen member states.
Nationals of Belarus, Kazakhstan and Moldova, that are holders of a valid visa issued by Canada, United States, United Kingdom or Schengen member states and who hold a proof that they are immunized against measles, rubella and polio.
Nationals of Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Macedonia, Montenegro and Serbia that are holders of a valid visa issued by Canada, United States or United Kingdom and who hold a proof that they are immunized against measles, rubella and polio.
Nationals of Honduras that are holders of a valid visa issued by Canada or United States.
Nationals of Bulgaria, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania and Romania that are holders of a valid visa issued by Canada or United States and who hold a proof that they are immunized against measles, rubella and polio.
Nationals of Croatia and Slovenia that are holders of a valid visa issued by the United States and who hold a proof that they are immunized against measles, rubella and polio.
See also
References
- ↑ "VISA REQUIREMENTS FOR JAMAICANS TRAVELLING OVERSEAS AND FOREIGNERS COMING TO JAMAICA" (PDF). Government of Jamaica. Retrieved 19 May 2015.
- 1 2 3 4 "Visa Information". Timatic. IATA. Retrieved 17 December 2013.
- ↑
- ↑ Commonwealth Citizens
- ↑ No visa needed!