Jamaica does not recognise passports issued by the Palestinian Government.

Passport valid for at least six months required by all except the following:
(a) 1. nationals of the USA holding a certified copy of a birth certificate and photo identification (eg driver’s licence or student ID).

Required by all except the following:
(a) nationals of countries referred to in the chart above, except 2. nationals of Czech Republic, Estonia, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Slovak Republic and Slovenia who can obtain their visas on arrival;
(b) nationals of Commonwealth countries, except nationals of Cameroon, Mozambique, Nigeria, Pakistan and Sri Lanka who do need visas prior to arrival;
(c) nationals of Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Iceland, Israel, Korea (Rep), Liechtenstein, Mexico, Norway, San Marino, Surinam, Switzerland, Turkey, Uruguay, Venezuela and Zimbabwe for stays not exceeding 90 days.

(a) All of the above must have evidence of sufficient funds and a return or onward-bound ticket for their next destination. (b) Except for persons in certain categories, a work permit is required for a business visit. The Consulate (or Consular section at Embassy or High Commission) can advise. (c) Nationals of the following countries can obtain a visa on arrival, provided holding valid onward or return tickets and evidence of sufficient funds: Albania, Andorra, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Bulgaria, CIS, Croatia, Macedonia (Former Yugoslav Republic of), Monaco, Romania, Serbia & Montenegro, Turkmenistan, Taiwan. These visas cost US$20.

Entry and Transit: £25.

Consulate (or Consular section at Embassy or High Commission); see Passport/Visa Information.

(a) One passport-size photo. (b) Valid passport. (c) Completed application form. (d) Fee, payable in cash or postal orders only. (e) For postal applications, £5 for return postage. (f) Travel itinerary. Business: (a)-(f), (g) Letter from company and, (h) Work permit.

Enquire at High Commission.

48 hours, but up to three weeks in cases where applications are referred to Immigration Authorities in Kingston.

Jamaica High Commission in the UK
1-2 Prince Consort Road, London SW7 2BZ, UK
Tel: (020) 7823 9911.
Website: www.jhcuk.com
Opening hours: Mon-Thurs 0900-1700, Fri 0900-1600 (High Commission); Mon-Fri 1000-1530 (Consulate).

Jamaican Embassy in the USA
1520 New Hampshire Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20036, USA
Tel: (202) 452 0660-9.
Website: www.emjamusa.org

Jamaican Consulate General in the USA
767 Third Avenue, 2nd Floor, New York, NY 10017, USA
Tel: (212) 935 9000.
Website: www.congenjamaica-ny.org