Visa Requirements

Visitors are required to be in possession of a national passport or other acceptable travel document establishing nationality and identity, and bearing a photograph. The passport or other travel document must be valid for the period of intended stay in the island. Visitors are also required to show evidence of sufficient funds to support themselves during their stay and be in possession of a return or round trip ticket to another country to which they are admissible.

Nationals of certain countries require, in addition to travel documents, an entry visa. This is normally issued, on application, by a Jamaican Consular Officer.

The decision in respect of admission and length of stay in the country rests with the Immigration Officer at the port of entry in Jamaica. This applies whether or not a visa is a prerequisite for entry.

In general, aliens are landed as visitors for varying periods of Two (2) Weeks to Six (6) Months. Extensions beyond six months must be sought from the Ministry of National Security. Abolition Agreements have been made between Jamaica and a number of countries, and where these exist there are reciprocal arrangements, which govern the conditions under which the respective national(s) may enter the other country prior to arrival.

Please check for current Jamaican visa requirements for various countries at the Jamaica Passport, Immigration & Citizenship Agency (PICA) here:

http://www.pica.gov.jm/immigration/general-immigration-information/requirements-for-travel-to-jamaica/