Jamaica / Passports/Visas
Visitors to Jamaica require a valid passport and should be in possession of a return or onward ticket. British citizens must hold a full 10-year passport valid for at least 6 months from entry date into Jamaica. Canadians are permitted to enter Jamaica with a certificate of citizenship with photo, along with an original birth certificate. All American citizens travelling to or from the Caribbean will need a valid passport to re-enter the United States, and US residents must present their Green/Alien Resident Card together with a valid passport for their country of citizenship. For further information please check with the US Department of State.
Visas
American, Canadian, British and EU citizens do not require a visa for short stays. Other nationalities please check with your travel organiser or with the Jamaica High Commission/Embassy or Consulate within your own country.
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Looking for inspiration?
- Sample some fiery jerk chicken or pork at one of the many stands in Boston - the home of jerk
- Take a tour of Appleton Estate, Jamaica's oldest rum producer
- Spend the day exploring Dunn's River Falls & Park
- Enjoy a round of golf at one of Montego Bay's five, 18-hole courses
- Immerse yourself in local culture and pay a visit to the Bob Marley Museum in Kingston
