Jamaica
Jamaica is an island nation in the Caribbean that attracts sunseekers for its laid-back beach culture, and music fans on the trail of Jamaica's most famous son, reggae legend Bob Marley. Tourists flock to the island's northern coast, including the communities of Montego Bay, Ocho Rios, and Port Antonio, and in Negril on the island's western tip. Wikivoyage
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Can I go? Entry and visas
From GOV.UK, for United Kingdom passports, updated 6 May 2026:
You do not need a visa to visit Jamaica. You will usually be granted entry for up to 90 days. The date you must leave Jamaica is stamped on your passport.
If you want to extend your stay, apply to the Jamaican Passport, Immigration and Citizenship Agency. If you overstay without authority, you could be fined or arrested.
Passport validity
To enter Jamaica, your passport must be valid for the duration of your stay. You must have 2 blank pages for entry and exit stamps.
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Your embassy in Jamaica
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For a lost passport, an arrest or an emergency.
Jamaica's embassy in United Kingdom
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For a visa before you go.
Entry rules change, sometimes overnight. Always confirm with the official source before you book or travel. This is a pointer, not legal advice.
Good to know
- Currency
- Jamaican Dollar (JMD)
- Time
- UTC−5
- Tue 07:36 there now
- Plugs and power
- Types A, B · 116 V
- Driving
- On the left
- Calling code
- +1876
- Languages
- English
- Capital
- Kingston
From Wikidata, Unicode CLDR (currency, languages) and the IANA time zone database; checked 10 October 2026.