Vatican CityJamaica: Visa required

Vatican CityJamaica

Do Vatican City passport holders need a visa for Jamaica?

Visa required

Yes. Vatican City passport holders need to obtain a visa in advance before travelling to Jamaica.

A visa must be obtained in advance, typically from an embassy or consulate, before travel.

Source: pica.gov.jm (checked September 4, 2026).

RequirementVisa required

Maximum stayLength of stay varies

ScopeTourism, ordinary passport

Action before travelYes, arrange in advance

Data as of2026-10-14

Visa-free access to Jamaica144 of 242 nationalities tracked

Jamaica drives on the left, the opposite side to Vatican City. If you're renting a car, budget extra care at first, especially at junctions and roundabouts.

Visa-free alternatives near Jamaica

Vatican City passport holders can visit these nearby destinations without a visa in advance:

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Frequently asked questions

Do Vatican City passport holders need a visa for Jamaica?

Yes. Vatican City passport holders need to obtain a visa in advance before travelling to Jamaica.

What currency is used in Jamaica?

Jamaican dollar (JMD).

What is the emergency number in Jamaica?

110 / 112 / 119 / 911.

Does Jamaica drive on the same side of the road as Vatican City?

Jamaica drives on the left, the opposite side to Vatican City. If you're renting a car, budget extra care at first, especially at junctions and roundabouts.

What time zone is Jamaica in?

Jamaica (UTC-5).

What is the nearest airport to Kingston?

Tinson Pen Airport (KTP), about 3 km away.

How many countries can enter Jamaica without a visa?

144 of the 242 nationalities this site tracks can enter Jamaica visa-free, with a visa on arrival, or with an eTA.

What nearby countries can Vatican City passport holders visit without a visa instead of Jamaica?

Haiti, Turks and Caicos Islands, Dominican Republic, Bahamas, Aruba, Panama.

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 Vatican City

Vatican City, officially the Vatican City State, often shortened as the Vatican, is a landlocked sovereign city-state in Southern Europe. Ruled by the pope, it is an enclave within the city of Rome, Italy, and serves as the administrative centre of the Catholic Church. Vatican City is governed by the See of Rome, commonly known as the Holy See, itself a sovereign entity under international law, which maintains its temporal power, governance, diplomacy, and spiritual independence. Vatican is also used as a metonym for the Holy See, which is the central governing body of the Catholic Church and Vatican City, comprising the pope and the Roman Curia. The independent state of Vatican City came into existence in 1929 via the Lateran Treaty between the Holy See and the Kingdom of Italy, which spoke of it as a creation, not as a vestige of the much larger Papal States (756–1870), which had previously encompassed much of Central Italy.

RegionSouthern Europe

Area0 km²

CurrencyEuro (1 USD ≈ 0.89 EUR)

LanguagesItalian, Latin

Calling code+3906698, +379

Drives on theright

Emergency number112

UNESCO sites2

Travel guide

Vatican City is the world's smallest country both by area and by population, and is the centre of Catholicism. This tiny country completely within Rome is packed with more history and artwork than most cities in the world, and indeed many countries. St. Peter's Basilica, the Vatican Museums and the Sistine Chapel are all in Vatican City.

UNESCO World Heritage Sites

Historic Centre of Rome, the Properties of the Holy See in that City Enjoying Extraterritorial Rights and San Paolo Fuori le Mura
Vatican City

Upcoming public holidays

November 1, 2026Tutti i Santi, Ognissanti

December 8, 2026Immacolata Concezione

December 25, 2026Natale

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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 (1 USD ≈ 158.73 JMD)

LanguagesEnglish, Jamaican Patois

Calling code+1876

Drives on theleft

TimezoneJamaica (UTC-5)

Nearest airportTinson Pen Airport (KTP), 3 km

Emergency number110 / 112 / 119 / 911

UNESCO sites3

Income levelUpper middle income

GDP per capita$8,003 (2025)

Tourist arrivals1.3M (2020)

Climate in Kingston

Warmest June, coolest December, driest January, sunniest July. Best time to visit: January, February, March, April, May, June, December.

Monthly climate normals for Kingston, 2020
Month	High	Low	Rainfall	Sunshine
January	29.6°C	20.9°C	19mm	328h
February	29.8°C	20.9°C	64mm	317h
March	29.8°C	20.4°C	59mm	355h
April	31°C	21.5°C	41mm	357h
May	30.8°C	22.7°C	120mm	348h
June	32.1°C	23.4°C	73mm	353h
July	31.4°C	23.2°C	157mm	369h
August	31.2°C	23.5°C	126mm	346h
September	30.1°C	22.8°C	203mm	334h
October	29.1°C	23.3°C	236mm	286h
November	28.3°C	22°C	457mm	231h
December	28°C	20.7°C	57mm	314h

Avg. high/low, °C (left axis) Rainfall, mm (bar maxes out at 250mm/month)

Daily normals for 2020. Hover a month for exact figures.

Travel guide

Jamaica is an island nation in the Caribbean that attracts sunseekers for its laid-back beach culture, and music fans on the trail of Jamaica's most famous son, reggae legend Bob Marley. Tourists flock to the island's northern coast, including the communities of Montego Bay, Ocho Rios, and Port Antonio, and in Negril on the island's western tip. Dynamic in its African heritage, Jamaica offers a lively atmosphere in its tropical feel.

UNESCO World Heritage Sites

Blue and John Crow Mountains
John Crow Mountains
Port Royal

Upcoming public holidays

October 16, 2026National Heroes Day

December 25, 2026Christmas Day

December 26, 2026Boxing Day

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