Entry Requirements
Good to know
Entry requirements differ for travellers depending on your country of citizenship and/or residency.
U.S. Citizens traveling to and from Jamaica must present a valid passport when leaving and or re-entering the United States. Residents must present their Alien Resident Card (Green Card) together with passport of country for which they hold citizenship.
Canadian Citizens: Valid passport or a government-issued identification with photograph, along with an official birth certificate. Canadian residents must present a Canadian Permanent Resident Card and a passport showing country of citizenship.
All visitors are required to travel with a return ticket or onward ticket for entry into Jamaica.
For more information on the specific documents needed to travel to Jamaica visit the Travel Documents page on the Passport, Immigration and Citizenship Agency's website Visitors traveling via airlines can also go to www.iatatravelcentre.com to review travel document requirements.
Unconditional Landing:
Unconditional Landing is a facility offered to foreign nationals to stay in Jamaica. The Unconditional Landing is a type of extended stay which allows persons who are Jamaican by birth, by descent, or naturalization to work and attend school in Jamaica. This stay is also offered to CARICOM Nationals. Applications can be submitted to the Passport Immigration and Citizenship Agency with the requisite documentation.
Travel Requiring Visas
The Jamaican Embassies, High Commissions and Consulates are happy to assist travelers to Jamaica for business and leisure purposes. You may connect with the nearest office, from the links below, to apply for your travel documents for Jamaica.
Jamaica Embassies and High Commissions
Consulates and Consulates-General
Online Passenger Declaration (C5) Form
Island Guide
Six Books to Inspire your next Jamaica vacation
There’s something special about reading while travelling. Up north, temperatures will soon be…
Pretty Close to Perfect: An Authentic Jamaican Experience
In Jamaica, we hold the well-being of our island in high regard. We invite our visitors to join us…
Experiences in Jamaica: Blue Hole
Blue Hole is one of those breathtaking water attractions in Jamaica that’s a favorite for…
Experience A Jamaican Oasis Fit For The Entire Family
Something For Everyone Awaits in Jamaica According to findings from the American Academy of…
Adventure in the Sun at Chukka Ocean Outpost at Sandy Bay
Longing for vast open-air spaces, gorgeous views, and fast-paced adventure to fling me from what has…
Adventures at Blue Hole in Ochos Rios, Jamaica
To the south of Ocho Rios, hidden in the looming mountains, lie pools of crystalline turquoise…
The Secret to True Jamaican Jerk
Jamaica. The name instantly evokes an image of pristine waters embraced by immaculate sandy shores…
Jamaica is Just as Awesome Beyond the Beaches
Whilst the world may be most familiar with Jamaica through a sun-drenched lens of lazy, beach…
Jamaica’s Diverse Attractions Offer Something for All Cruisegoers
From Montego Bay to Ocho Rios, Kingston to Port Antonio, cruise passengers disembarking in Jamaica…
Experience Jamaica Beyond the All-inclusives
(via The Planet D) The Jamaican vacation you know is the one with the four S’s. You…
How to Experience Jamaica’s Living Maroon Culture
Image by: Joshua Cogan Looking to experience something new on your next vacation to Jamaica?…
Jamaica’s Rare and Endemic Species—and Where You Can Find Them
Image by: Joshua Cogan Did you know that Jamaica Ranks 5 th among the world islands in terms of…