Jamaica Entry Requirements

2 min. readlast update: 10.17.2023

 For the most up to date information on traveling to Jamaica, we recommend that you go to the State Department website

Entry, Exit and Visa Requirements

U.S. citizens are generally required to present a valid U.S. passport when traveling to Jamaica, as well as proof of anticipated departure from Jamaica. You do not need a visa for tourist travel up to 90 days.

Visit the Jamaican Passport, Immigration, & Citizenship Agency of Jamaica or the Embassy of Jamaica in Washington D.C. websites for the most current visa information.

Exit Information: Your departure tax is regularly included in the airfare. You won’t be charged an exit tax on your way out.

Passport Requirements

Must be valid at the time of entry and exit with at least one empty page

Tourist Visa Requirements

Only for stays over 90 days

Vaccinations

No COVID-19 Vaccine Required

Currency Restrictions

$10,000 limit for entrance, no restrictions for exit

Embassies and Consulutes

U.S. Embassy Kingston

142 Old Hope Road Kingston 6 Jamaica, West Indies Telephone: +(876) 702-6000 Emergency After-Hours Telephone: +(876) 702-6000 Fax: +(876) 702-6018 Email: KingstonACS@state.gov

Consulates

U.S. Consular Agent - Montego Bay Whitter Village, Ironshore Unit EU-1 (across from Burger King) Montego Bay, Jamaica Telephone: +(876) 953-0620 Emergency After-Hours Telephone: Please contact the U.S. Embassy in Kingston, Jamaica: +(876) 702-6000 Fax: +(876) 953-3898 Appointments are made by phone or email Email: MobayACS@state.gov

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