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VISAS Jamaican Visas are issued by all Jamaican Embassies, High Commissions, Consulates and Honorary Consulates. Visa applications may be submitted in person or by mail and the processing period varies according to the nationality of the applicant as some applications must be referred to Jamaica for approval. Others which do not necessitate referral may be issued by the High Commission within 3-4 working days, excluding mailing time. Click here for the list of JAMAICAN OVERSEAS MISSIONS to see the one nearest to your location. Please be reminded that applications submitted by mail must be accompanied by the required documentation and fees MUST be sent by secure means. PLEASE NOTE : The lists below are accurate and up- to- date and it is therefore not necessary to e-mail for confirmation about what is posted here. Due to the volume of enquiries you will not receive a reply.
Visa Requirements for Jamaica Last updated 1st May 2008 Depending on your nationality you may or may not require a visa for entry to Jamaica, whether for tourist, business or other purposes. Nationals of the countries listed at List A below do not require visas for periods ranging from 14-90 days. Nationals appearing in List B may be issued visas, on application at the port of entry in Jamaica or may apply to the High Commission. Visa nationals appear on List C below. Citizens of Commonwealth Countries, including the United Kingdom, who appear on List D , with the exception of Cayman Islands, Nigeria, Pakistan and Sri Lanka and Zimbabwe, DO NOT REQUIRE VISAS The following categories of persons must apply for visas : Foreign nationals wishing to enter for permanent residence: this applies to all nationalities Foreign Nationals intending to take up employment, set up a business or to engage in professional practice, unless in possession of a permit issued by the Ministry of Labour, authorizing the employment of the foreign national Work permit holders, their spouses and children, provided that letters of approval issued by the Ministry of Labour are produced. Nationals of the countries listed in List C and List B below.

VISA APPLICATION GUIDE
*1. VISAS issued by the Jamaican High Commission, London .* The processing period varies according to the nationality of the applicant as some applications must be referred to Jamaica for approval. Others which do not necessitate referral may be issued by the High Commission within 3-4 working days, excluding mailing time. Persons needing a visa to enter Jamaica are required to submit the following documentation:
Completed visa application form (download form here ) One (1) photograph Applicant’s passport - with at least 6 months validity Travel Itinerary If on business visit, a letter from employer Persons going to work should present their work permits If the visa application has to be referred to Jamaica for approval, applicants should allow about 3 weeks for processing. Applicants who possess resident status in the UK do not require referral to Jamaica.
Fees for visas issued in London
£25.00 - plus additional £10.50 for return by courier with the UK, if applicable. This is payable in cash or postal orders only. Personal cheques are not accepted. For applicants outside of the UK the courier charges vary depending on the location and country. A fee of US$102.40 ( or its equivalent) is applicable to nationals of the Cayman Islands, with effect from 1st December 2005. A fee of US$100 ( or its equivalent) is applicable to nationals of Zimbabwe, with effect from 1st January 2007
2. Visas issued at port of entry in Jamaica Persons eligible to receive visas at the port of entry must satisfy the Immigration Authorities in Jamaica of their bona fides, and should comply with the following conditions, and be in possession of:
Valid passport / travel document Return ticket with re-entry visa for country of residence for persons who are not nationals of their present country of residence, or onward ticket with visa for another destination Funds for the visit or have evidence that adequate arrangements have been made for accommodation and maintenance during the visit. The fee charged for visas at the ports of entry in Jamaica is US$20.00 or its equivalent.


VISAS FOR ENTRY TO JAMAICA by nationality
A: COUNTRIES WHOSE NATIONALS NEED NO VISAS TO ENTER JAMAICA AS TOURISTS	B: COUNTRIES WHOSE NATIONALS ARE ISSUED VISAS AT PORTS OF ENTRY IN JAMAICA (or optionally be applied for at High Commission, London)	C: COUNTRIES WHOSE NATIONALS REQUIRE VISAS PRIOR TO ARRIVING IN JAMAICA	D: COMMONWEALTH COUNTRIES WHOSE NATIONALS DO NOT REQUIRE VISAS
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Work Visas
Work visas are issued solely on the basis of evidence of a confirmed job offer. Documentation to be presented on application in this regard are: valid national passport; original letter from organization affirming job offer; original work permit approval signed by or on behalf of the Minister of Labour; completed visa application form accompanied by one (1) passport-size photograph.