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Jamaica passport visa requirements 2026

Where a Jamaica passport gets you in visa-free, with a visa on arrival, with an eVisa, or only with a visa arranged in advance.

Visa data last updated 2026-01-09

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56Visa-free
41eVisa
26Visa on arrival
75Visa required

Jamaica passport at a glance

With a Jamaica passport you can enter 56 destinations visa-free and 26 with a visa on arrival, so 82 of the 198 destinations we track need no paperwork before you fly. Another 41 issue an eVisa or electronic travel authorisation online, and 75 require a visa from an embassy or consulate before travel.

Open the visa map for Jamaica

Do Jamaica passport holders need a visa for popular destinations?

DestinationEntry rule for Jamaica passports
United States of AmericaVisa required
United KingdomVisa required
Schengen Area (Germany, France, Italy…)Visa required
CanadaVisa required
AustraliaeVisa
JapanVisa required
ChinaVisa required
United Arab EmirateseVisa
TurkeyVisa on arrival
ThailandVisa-free (60 days)
IndiaeVisa
South AfricaVisa-free (90 days)

Access by region

Number of destinations in each category for Jamaica passport holders.

RegionVisa-freeVisa on arrivaleVisaVisa required
Africa16111611
Asia10101912
Europe20241
North America14125
Oceania4325
South America10101

Longest visa-free stays

Where Jamaica passport holders can stay the longest without a visa:

Full list of destinations

Visa-free 56
eVisa 41
Visa on arrival 26
Visa required 75

Frequently asked questions

How many countries can Jamaica passport holders visit without a visa?

Jamaica passport holders can visit 56 destinations visa-free, including Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, Mexico, Brazil, Argentina and others. Adding the 26 destinations that offer a visa on arrival, 82 destinations need no visa arranged in advance.

Which countries offer visa on arrival to Jamaica passport holders?

26 destinations offer a visa on arrival to Jamaica passport holders, including Turkey, Egypt, Maldives, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Jordan, Senegal, Cape Verde and others. Fees, onward-ticket and proof-of-funds requirements still apply at the border.

Where can Jamaica passport holders travel with an eVisa?

41 destinations let Jamaica passport holders apply online for an eVisa or electronic travel authorisation, including United Arab Emirates, Indonesia, South Korea, Kenya, Georgia, Armenia, Vietnam, Qatar and others.

Do Jamaica passport holders need a visa for Europe's Schengen Area?

Jamaica passport holders need a visa issued before travel in the Schengen Area, which covers 29 European countries including France, Germany, Italy, Spain and Hungary. One Schengen visa or visa-free stay covers all member states, limited to 90 days in any 180-day period.

Do Jamaica passport holders need a visa for the United States?

Jamaica passport holders need a visa issued before travel for the United States, according to our data.

Do Jamaica passport holders need a visa for the United Kingdom?

Jamaica passport holders need a visa issued before travel for the United Kingdom, according to our data.

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About this data

Entry categories come from our passport-by-destination matrix, last updated 2026-01-09. Visa policies change, and special rules can apply to diplomatic passports, residents of third countries or travellers arriving by land. Always confirm with the destination's official immigration website or your airline before you travel.

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