Jamaica Visa Information

Passport/Visa

	Passport Required?	Visa Required?	Return Ticket Required?
British	Yes	No	Yes
Australian	Yes	No	Yes
Canadian	Yes	No	Yes
USA	Yes	No	Yes
Other EU	Yes	No/1	Yes

Passport Note
Jamaica does not recognize passports issued by the Palestinian government.

Passports
Passport valid for at least six months required by all nationals referred to in the chart above.

Visas
Not required by all nationals referred to in the chart above for stays of up to 90 days except:
(a) 1. nationals of Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Estonia, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Romania, Slovak Republic and Slovenia who can obtain their visas on arrival.

Note: Nationals not referred to in the chart above are advised to contact the embassy to check visa requirements (see General Info).

Visa Note
(a) All nationals referred to in the chart above must have evidence of sufficient funds and a return or onward-bound ticket for their next destination. (b) Work visas are issued solely on the basis of evidence of a confirmed job offer. The consulate (or consular section at embassy or high commission) can advise.

Types of Visa and Cost
Visa issued at port of entry: US$20 or equivalent. Visa in advance: £25.

Applications to:
Consulate (or consular section at embassy or high commission); see General Info.

Working Days Required
Minimum 24 hours, but up to three weeks in cases where applications are referred to Immigration Authorities in Kingston.

Warning
The threat from terrorism is low. Most visits to Jamaica are trouble-free but you should be aware of the global risk of indiscriminate international terrorist attacks, which could be against civilian targets, including places frequented by foreigners. 

Travelers should be aware that there are high levels of crime and violence, particularly in the Kingston area and tourists should avoid certain routes.

Before traveling, seek medical advice about the malaria risk in Jamaica and take precautions to avoid being bitten whilst there. 

In 2007 there has been a marked increase in the number of reported cases of Dengue Fever across the region, including a small number of reported cases in Kingston in September 2007.

The hurricane season in Jamaica normally runs from June to November.

This advice is based on information provided by the Foreign and Commonwealth Office in the UK. It is correct at time of publishing. As the situation can change rapidly, visitors are advised to contact the following organizations for the latest travel advice.

British Foreign and Commonwealth Office
Tel: 0845 850 2829.
Website: www.fco.gov.uk

US Department of State
Website: http://travel.state.gov/travel

Health

	Special Precautions	Certificate Required?
Diphtheria	Sometimes
Hepatitis A	Yes
Malaria	No
Rabies	No
Tetanus	Yes
Typhoid	No
Yellow Fever	No*

Health Care
Medical care standards vary dramatically across the country’s 16 public and six private hospitals. Away from major cities, medical centers are often poorly funded and under-resourced. Health insurance is strongly recommended, since medical treatment can be expensive. Major hotels often keep a doctor and dentist on 24-hour call. Cash payment is often required, sometimes in advance.

Note
* A yellow fever vaccination certificate is required from travelers over one year of age coming from infected areas.



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