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Jamaica passport

Visa requirements for ordinary passport holders, tourism. Data as of September 4, 2026.

Jamaica passport holders can travel to 76 destinations without arranging a visa in advance. That is 55 visa-free, 16 with a visa on arrival, and 5 with an electronic travel authorisation. 24 more offer an e-visa; 148 require a visa before you travel. This puts the Jamaica passport 69th of 250 worldwide.

55 visa-free
16 on arrival
5 eTA
24 e-visa
148 visa required
#69 global rank

Visa-free

55 destinations

Enter on a valid passport, no visa.

Visa on arrival

16 destinations

A visa is issued at the border.

Electronic travel authorisation (eTA)

5 destinations

Quick online approval before departure.

e-Visa

24 destinations

Apply and get approved online before travel.

Visa required in advance

148 destinations

Arrange a visa before you travel.

Visa rules change frequently and can depend on your specific circumstances. This site is compiled from public government sources and is provided for general information only. Always confirm requirements with the official immigration authority or a consulate of your destination before you travel.

About Jamaica

Jamaica is an island country in the Caribbean, covering 10,991 square kilometres (4,244 sq mi). It is the third-largest island in the Greater Antilles and the Caribbean, after Cuba and the island of Hispaniola. Jamaica lies about 145 km (78 nmi) south of Cuba, 191 km (103 nmi) west of Hispaniola, and 215 km (116 nmi) southeast of the Cayman Islands. With 2.8 million people, Jamaica is the third-most populous Anglophone country in the Americas and the fourth-most populous country in the Caribbean. Kingston is the capital and largest city.

CapitalKingston

RegionCaribbean

Population2.8M

Area10,991 km²

CurrencyJamaican dollar

LanguagesEnglish, Jamaican Patois

Calling code+1876

Income levelUpper middle income

GDP per capita$8,003 (2025)

Tourist arrivals1.3M (2020)

Climate in Kingston

Warmest in June, coolest in December, driest in January. Monthly mean temperature:

January to December, climate normals via Open-Meteo (2020)

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