Passport/Visa | Passport Required? | Visa Required? | Return Ticket Required? |
| British | Yes | No | Yes |
| Australian | Yes | No | Yes |
| Canadian | Yes | No | Yes |
| USA | No/1 | No | Yes |
| Other EU | Yes | No/2 | Yes |
NoteJamaica does not
recognize passports issued by the Palestinian government.
PassportsPassport valid for at least six months required by all nationals referred to in the chart above except the following:
(a)
1. nationals of the USA holding a certified copy of a birth certificate and photo identification (eg driver’s license or student ID).
Note: As of 23 January 2007 all persons, including US citizens, traveling by air between the USA and Canada, Central and South America, the Caribbean and Bermuda are required to present a valid passport or other approved document when entering or re-entering the USA. Similar requirements for those traveling by land or sea will be introduced as early as 1 January 2008. For further details about the Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative, visit the website of the US Department of State:
http://travel.state.gov/travel/cbpmc/cbpmc_2223.html.
VisasNot required by all nationals of countries referred to in the chart above for stays of up to 90 days except:
(a)
2. nationals of Czech Republic, Estonia, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, 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).
Note: Special visa arrangements will apply from 15 January to 15 May (during the Cricket World Cup 2007) in order to ease travel between CARICOM countries. These apply to all visitors for any purpose. See
www.caricom.org/jsp/cwc_2007/caricom_special_visa.jsp?menu=cwc for more information.
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 CostVisa issued at port of entry: US$20 or equivalent.
Applications to:Consulate (or consular section at embassy or high commission); see
General Info.
Working Days RequiredMinimum 24 hours, but up to three weeks in cases where applications are referred to Immigration Authorities in Kingston.
WarningTravelers should be aware that there are high levels of crime and violence, particularly in the Kingston area and tourists should avoid certain routes.
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.
In December 2006, a small cluster of malaria cases has been reported in Kingston and St Catherine. Cases have been notified in the Denham Town, Trench Town, Tivoli Gardens and Delacree Park districts of Kingston. Before traveling seek medical advice about the malaria risk in Jamaica and take precautions to avoid being bitten whilst there.
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/travelHealth | Special Precautions | Certificate Required? |
| Yellow Fever | No | 1 |
| Cholera | No | No |
| Typhoid and Polio | No | N/A |
| Malaria | No | N/A |
Health CareHealth insurance is recommended, since medical treatment can be expensive. There are 16 public and six private hospitals. Standards vary hugely.
Note1A yellow fever vaccination certificate is required from travelers over one year of age coming from infected areas.
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