Jamaica Visit Visa

Application Process for the Jamaican Visa

First of all, you must remember that the procedures must be carried out at the Jamaican consulate, since the Caribbean island does not currently allow electronic applications.

Depending on your country of residence, you may be able to contact an embassy or consular office and make an appointment to find out more.

You will probably need to get in touch by telephone or email beforehand, as showing up at the consulate without having an appointment is not very common and you may not be seen.

The documents required may vary depending on the reason for your trip, but at the very least you will need to submit an application form, duly completed and signed.

Jamaica Visa Application Form and Documents

You may be asked for different documents and data depending on the type of entry permit you request. That said, several elements are mandatory for all applications:

• Official passport with at least 6 months of validity from when you enter the country.
• Colour photocopy of the first 3 pages of your passport.
• Colour photocopy of your national identity card.
• Personal application letter.

In addition, after analysing your application, the embassy or consulate where you submitted your application will let you know if it is mandatory to attend a personal interview.

The form is the most important part to get your application accepted. You will be asked for basic data, such as your name, address, telephone number, email address, and passport number.

A peculiarity of the application form is that it must always be signed in handwriting, but it must not be written by hand. You must download it from the page of the corresponding consulate or embassy, in Acrobat format (.pdf) or Microsoft Word (.doc and .docx), complete it on your device, then print and sign it.

Types of Visa for Jamaica and Eligibility

The embassies and consular missions of this Caribbean country offer 5 types of visas to apply for entry into the country, and you can enjoy a stay ranging from 30 to a maximum of 180 days.

These 5 types of visas are for:

• Tourism
• Work
• Study
• For permanent residents
• For a spouse of a Jamaican citizen

It may be that, for various reasons, you have to request a different kind of authorisation from those listed above. In this case, you will have to communicate it to the embassy or consular office to find out what your options are.

The documents that you must provide when you apply are:

• Present the form, duly completed and signed in handwriting.
• Present a passport that has at least 6 months of legal validity.
• 2 photos (size 2×2 cm) with a white background, which have been taken in the last 3 months.
• A colour photocopy of the first 3 pages of your passport.
• A colour photocopy of your ID (on both sides).
• Your travel itinerary and hotel reservations.
• Personal application letter.
• Bank document that certifies that you have enough income to pay for your stay on the island.
• Tickets back to your country.

In addition, where appropriate, you will also have to provide:

• A colour photocopy of a residence permit that is clearly legible.
• A letter from your employer if you are travelling for business or work.
• A letter of acceptance from an academic institution to study.
• Other documents for visits for cultural, sporting, religious, or cooperative reasons.

With regard to the eligibility requirements, you must not have any infectious disease and must be in full use of your mental faculties. Likewise, you cannot have a criminal record for any extraditable offense under the Extradition Acts of 1870 and 1906, nor be under a deportation order or in international search and arrest.

If you find yourself in any of these situations, it is very likely that you will be refused entry into the country.

Jamaican Visa Status Check

It usually takes up to 7 days to process your document to visit the island. To check the status of the visa, you will have to contact the corresponding consular offices, either by phone or by email.

A travel authorisation is rarely denied to an applicant, although in any case, the consular office usually informs the person concerned directly 7 working days after the application.

How Much Does a Visa for Jamaica Cost?

The usual price of a normal tourist permit can reach 100 USD per person depending on the way of entry into the country. If you exceed the maximum length of stay, you will have to pay more fees.

In addition to this fee, there are other fees that may be required:

• Extension of stay (processing fee): 10,000 Jamaican dollars, or JMD (about 64.00 USD).
• Registration of non-Commonwealth citizens, or citizens over the age of 16, who will reside on the island for more than 6 months: 2,000 JMD (about 13.00 USD).

More Questions and Information About Visiting Jamaica

Do you still have doubts about travelling to Jamaica? If so, we recommend that you take a look at the questions and answers section below: