ENTRY / EXIT REQUIREMENTS
JAMAICA
Permission to enter another country is the sole prerogative of that country. All countries have special requirements for persons intending to reside for extended periods (usually more than 90 days) or who plan to work, study, or engage in non-tourist activities. Contact the nearest diplomatic or consular office of the country or countries to be visited and obtain the specific requirements for entry. Conditions are subject to change.
Selling, altering, or allowing another person to use your passport is a criminal offence. It could lead to the laying of charges and imprisonment if convicted. It could also lead to the denial of future passport services.
A valid passport should be carried for all visits outside Canada. However, Canadians are only required to be in possession of valid official photo identification (such as a driver's licence) and proof of citizenship (such as a birth certificate) for travel to Jamaica. An onward or return ticket and proof of sufficient funds is also required.
Tourist Visa: Not required
Business Visa: Required
Student Visa: Required
Special and diplomatic passport holders should verify visa requirements for this and other countries, as they may differ from those that apply to regular passport holders.
Overstaying is a criminal offence and can lead to jail time, heavy fines, and deportation. Please see the nearest immigration office for an extension.
An airport tax of J$1,000 is charged upon departure. This tax is now included in airline ticket prices, except for charter flights. The Jamaican Immigration entry card is also required upon departure.
Proof of yellow fever immunization is required for travellers arriving from an infected area.
For further information, contact the
High Commission for Jamaica,
275 Slater Street, Suite 800,
Ottawa, ON,
K1P 5H9
(tel.: 613-233-9311/ fax: 613-233-0611), or the Consulate in Edmonton (780-475-3399), Montreal (514-737-1124), Toronto (416-598-3008), Winnipeg (204-256-9137) or Vancouver (604-515-0443).