Visa Requirements

US Citizens

Tourist Visa

US citizens do not need a visa for tourist travel to this country, but a valid US Passport with six months validity is required .

Business Visa

A valid, signed US passport. The passport must have at least 6 months remaining after the completion of your stay in Jamaica, and contain at least one blank visa page.

  • Fully completed and signed Jamaica Visa Application
  • Passport photograph
  • Copy of itinerary or air tickets showing round trip
  • A business letter of introduction and financial responsibility is required to be typed on your company letterhead and addressed to: Embassy of Jamaica, Visa Section, Washington, DC. This letter must be signed by a company officer other than the traveler, and should:
    1. state the nature of business to be performed;
    2. include the name and address of the company to be visited;
    3. guarantee sufficient financial support during visit; and
    4. guarantee return transportation to the US for the applicant.

 

Non-US Citizens

Tourist Visa

  1. A valid, signed US passport. The passport must have at least 6 months remaining after the completion of your stay in Jamaica, and contain at least one blank visa page.
  2. Fully completed and signed Jamaica Visa Application
  3. Passport photograph
  4. Copy of itinerary or air tickets showing round trip
  5. Copy of US Alien Registration Card (Green Card), both sides, or valid US visa and Original I-94 Card

Business Visa

  1. A valid, signed US passport. The passport must have at least 6 months remaining after the completion of your stay in Jamaica, and contain at least one blank visa page.
  2. Fully completed and signed Jamaica Visa Application
  3. Passport photograph
  4. Copy of itinerary or air tickets showing round trip
  5. Copy of US Alien Registration Card (Green Card), both sides, or valid US visa and Original I-94 Card
  6. A business letter of introduction and financial responsibility is required to be typed on your company letterhead and addressed to: Embassy of Jamaica, Visa Section, Washington, DC. This letter must be signed by a company officer other than the traveler, and should:
    1. state the nature of business to be performed;
    2. include the name and address of the company to be visited;
    3. guarantee sufficient financial support during visit; and
    4. guarantee return transportation to the US for the applicant.

Fees

In addition to the standard Iratex fees, the following consular fees apply: $45.00 – $100.00

Visa Information

The Jamaica business visa is usually issued for a single entry within three months from date of issue, for stay not to exceed 90 days.

Applications for some nationalities are referred for approval, and can take up to ten days to process.

Your application will be checked and hand carried to the Embassy and is usually processed in 48 hours.

The Jamaica business visa is usually issued for a single entry for a period of 3 months from date of issue, provided the passport remains valid, for a period of stay not to exceed 30-90 days. A double entry visa can be obtained on specific request.