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Passport/Visa

 Passport Required?Visa Required?Return Ticket Required?
BritishYesNoYes
AustralianYesNoYes
CanadianYesNoYes
USANo/1NoYes
OtherEUYesNo/2Yes
JapaneseYesNoYes


Restricted entry
Jamaica does not recognise passports issued by the Palestinian Government.

Passports
Passport valid for at least six months 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).


Visas
Required by all except the following:
(a) nationals of countries refered to in the chart above, except 2. nationals of Czech Republic, Estonia, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Slovak Republic and Slovenia who can obtain their visas on arrival;
(b) nationals of Commonwealth countries, except nationals of Nigeria, Pakistan and Sri Lanka who do need visas;
(c) nationals of Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Iceland, Israel, Korea (Rep), Liechtenstein, Mexico, Norway, San Marino, Surinam, Switzerland, Turkey, Uruguay, Venezuela and Zimbabwe for stays not exceeding 90 days.


Note
(a) All of the above must have evidence of sufficient funds and a return or onward-bound ticket for their next destination. (b) 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. (c) 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, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Bulgaria, CIS, Croatia, Macedonia (Former Yugoslav Republic of), Monaco, Romania, Serbia & Montenegro and Taiwan. These visas cost US$20.

Types of visa and cost
Entry and Transit: £25.

Cost of Visa Conversion Table
£10US$18
£20US$36
£30US$55
£40US$73
£50US$91
£60US$109
£70US$127
£80US$146
£90US$164
£100US$182
£110US$200
£120US$218
£130US$236
£140US$255
£150US$273


Application to
Consulate (or Consular section at Embassy or High Commission); see Contact Addresses section.

Application requirements
(a) One passport-size photo. (b) Valid passport. (c) Completed application form. (d) Fee, payable in cash or postal orders only. (e) For postal applications, £5 for return postage. (f) Travel itinerary. Business: (a)-(f) and, (g) Letter from company.

Working days required
48 hours, but longer in cases where applications are referred to Immigration Authorities in Kingston.

Temporary residence
Enquire at High Commission.


   
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