Visas
Requirements for entry into Jamaica
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 the Jamaican High Commission. .
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.
Do I need a visa to go to Jamaica?
Countries granted conditional waiver of visa requirements
General conditions for admission
A person desirous of visiting Jamaica:
• Should be in possession of a valid visa unless exempted from this requirement under any of the prescribed regulations.
• Must be in a position to support himself/herself and accompanying dependents for the duration of stay;
• Should not be of unsound mind;
• Should not be the subject of a certificate submitted to the Immigration Officer by a health officer indicating that for medical reasons, permission to land is not desirable;
• Should not have been sentenced in a foreign country for any extraditable crime within the meaning of the Extradition Acts 1870 and 1906;
• Should not be the subject of a deportation order in force under the Aliens Law, Chapter 9;
• Should not be the subject of a landing prohibition order from the Minister of National Security;
TOURIST VISA
• Valid passport
• One passport size photograph
• Completed Visa Application Form J (signature is required)
• Flight itinerary (Round trip ticket)
• Visa fee payable by electronic/wire transfer or cash (Banking details).
Banking Details
Account holder: Jamaican High Commission
Bank account # 012643106
Bank: Standard Bank
Branch: Hatfield
Reference: Full Name and service
Swift Code: SBZAZAJJ
Visa fee: The link is already there.
ENTRY VISA (Student)
• Valid passport
• One passport size photograph
• Completed visa application form J (signature is required)
• Flight itinerary (Round trip ticket)
• Letter from educational institution indicating purpose and length of stay in Jamaica
• Medical certificate indicating that the applicant is free from contagious or communicable diseases
ENTRY VISA (Work)
• Valid passport
• One passport size photograph
• Completed visa application form J (signature is required)
• Valid return visa to the United States (if applicable)
• Letter from Ministry of Labour, Jamaica approving work permit or granting exemption from the work permit requirement
ENTRY VISA (Spouse of Jamaican National)
• Valid passport
• One passport size photograph
• Completed visa application form J (signature is required)
• Marriage Certificate
• Spouse’s birth certificate and certified copy of spouse’s Jamaican Passport
ENTRY VISA (Permanent Residency)
• Valid passport
• One passport size photograph
• Completed visa application form J (signature is required)
• Letter from Passport, Immigration and Citizenship Agency in Jamaica
• Certified copy of spouse’s birth certificate and Jamaican Passport