Country
Passport Required?
Visa Required?
Return Ticket Required?
Valid passport required by all except the following:
(a)
1. nationals of the USA holding a certified copy of a
birth certificate and photo identification (eg driver’s
licence or student ID).
Taiwanese nationals also need to
complete an Affidavit of Identity Form (available from the
Consulate) and submit an additional passport photo.
Required by all except the following:
(a) 2.
nationals of EU countries (nationals of the UK and Ireland
for a stay not exceeding 6 months; nationals of Austria,
Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Italy,
Luxembourg, The Netherlands, Portugal, Spain, and Sweden for a
period not exceeding 90 days;
(b) 3. nationals of
Commonwealth countries for stays not exceeding 90 days (except
nationals of Pakistan, Sierra Leone, Sri Lanka and Nigeria who
do need visas);
(c) 4. nationals of the USA
(including Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico) and Canada for
stays not exceeding 6 months;
(d) nationals of Chile, Costa
Rica, Ecuador, Iceland, Israel, Korea (Rep. of),
Liechtenstein, Mexico, Norway, San Marino, Surinam,
Switzerland and Turkey for stays not exceeding 90 days;
(e)
5. nationals of Argentina, Brazil, Hong Kong (SAR),
Japan and Uruguay for stays not exceeding 30 days;
(f)
nationals of Venezuela for stays not exceeding 14 days.
All
of the above must have evidence of sufficient funds and
a return or outward-bound ticket for their next destination.
(a) Except for persons in certain categories, a Work Permit
is required for a business visit. The Consulate (or Consular
section at Embassy or High Commission) can advise. (b)
Nationals of the following countries can obtain a visa on
arrival, provided holding valid onward or return tickets and
evidence of sufficient funds: Albania, Andorra, Armenia,
Azerbaijan, Belarus, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Former
Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, Georgia, Croatia, Czech
Republic, Estonia, Hungary, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Latvia,
Lithuania, Moldova, Monaco, Poland, Romania, Russian
Federation, Slovak Republic, Slovenia, Taiwan, Tajikistan,
Turkmenistan, Ukraine, Uzbekistan and Yugoslavia. These visas
cost US$20.
Entry and Transit. Cost: $37.
Consulate (or Consular section at Embassy or High
Commission).
(a) 1 passport-size photo. (b) Valid passport. (c)
Completed application form. (d) Fee, plus �5 for return
postage. (e) Proof of onward flight and sufficient funds. (f)
For Business visas, letter from company.
48 hours, but longer in cases where applications are
referred to Immigration authorities.
Enquire at Embassy.
64 Knutsford Boulevard, Kingston 5, Jamaica
Tel: 929
9200. Fax: 929 9375.
E-mail: [email protected]
Website:
http://www.jamaicatravel.com/
A yellow fever vaccination certificate is required from
travellers over one year of age coming from infected areas.
Mains water is normally chlorinated, and whilst relatively
safe may cause mild abdominal upsets. Bottled water is
available. Milk is pasteurised and dairy products are safe for
consumption. Local meat, poultry, seafood, fruit and
vegetables are generally considered safe to eat. Hepatitis
A occurs.
Health insurance is recommended. There are 16 public and
six private hospitals.
Jan 1 2002 New Year’s Day. Feb 13 Ash
Wednesday. Mar 29 Good Friday. Apr 1 Easter
Monday. May 23 Labour Day. Aug 4 Emancipation
Day. Aug 6 Independence Day.Oct 21 National
Heroes’ Day. Dec 25-26 Christmas.
Destination Guide – Jamaica
Passport and Visa Application
Health
Holidays
Passports
Visas
Note
Types of visa and cost
Application to
Application requirements
Working days required
Temporary residence
Addresses
1
2
Health care
Public Holidays
| British | yes | no/2 | yes |
| Australian | yes | no/3 | yes |
| Canadian | yes | no/4 | yes |
| USA | 1 | no/4 | yes |
| Other EU | yes | no/2 | yes |
| Japanese | yes | no/5 | yes |
| Jamaica Tourist Board (JTB) |
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| Health Precaution | Special Precaution | Certificate |
|---|---|---|
| Yellow Fever | no | 1 |
| Cholera | no | no |
| Typhoid and Polio | no | n/a |
| Malaria | no | n/a |
| Food and Drink | 2 | n/a |