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         ENTRY/EXIT REQUIREMENTS and PASSPORT REQUIREMENTS for TRAVEL TO JAMAICA


Entry requirements for Canadians: Any documents that establish nationality and identity, such as a Certificate of citizenship or an original Birth Certificate with an official photo ID, are also accepted if the reason for travel is tourism. A Canadian Passport is NOT mandatory, however, we STRONGLY recommend it! No visa is required.

Entry requirements for Americans: United States citizens must have a valid passport. (IMPORTANT: See below for requirements for RETURNING to US borders) An original Birth Certificate or Certificate of Citizenship/Naturalization, along with an official photo ID, are also accepted if the reason for travel is tourism. No visa is required if travel is for tourism (up to a stay of 6 months). If travelling on business, a passport and visa are required.

AIR TRAVEL
Implemented on January 23, 2007, ALL PERSONS traveling by air between the United States and Canada, Mexico, Bermuda, and the Caribbean region are required to present a passport or other valid travel document to enter or re-enter the United States.

LAND AND SEA TRAVEL
The following summarizes information available on the Department of Homeland Security’s website.

It is the sole prerogative of each country to determine who is allowed to enter. All countries have special requirements for persons intending to reside for extended periods (usually more than 90 days) or who plan to work, study, or engage in non-tourist activities. To obtain information on specific entry
requirements, contact the nearest diplomatic or consular office of the country or countries to be visited. Conditions are subject to change.

Selling, altering, or allowing another person to use your passport is a criminal offence. It could lead to the laying of charges and imprisonment if convicted. It could also lead to the denial of future passport services.

Any adult travelling with children may be required to show evidence of parental/custodial and/or access rights. Foreign and Canadian authorities may also require evidence that the adult has the consent of the parents, legal guardian, and/or the court to travel with the children. Some countries may not permit children to enter or, in some cases, leave the country without proper documentation such as a letter of consent or a court order.

A valid canadian passport should be carried for all visits outside Canada. However, Canadians are only required to be in possession of valid official photo identification (such as a driver`s licence) and proof of citizenship (such as a birth certificate) for travel to Jamaica. An onward or return ticket and proof of sufficient funds is also required.

Tourist Visa: Not required
Business Visa: Required
Student Visa: Required

 

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Special and diplomatic passport holders should verify visa requirements for this and other countries, as they may differ from those that apply to regular passport holders.

Overstaying is a criminal offence and can lead to jail time, heavy fines, and deportation. Please see the nearest immigration office for an extension.

An airport tax of J$1,000 is charged upon departure. This tax is now included in airline ticket prices, except for charter flights. The Jamaican Immigration entry card is also required upon departure.

Proof of yellow fever immunization is required for travellers arriving from an infected area.

Although same-sex marriages are legal in Canada, many countries do not recognize them. Attempting to enter as a same-sex married couple may result in refusal by local officials. For more information, contact the foreign government office accredited to Canada.

Foreign Affairs Canada’s Office of Protocol provides contact details for the High Commission for Jamaica and its consulates, where you can obtain further information on entry and exit requirements.

MONEY
The currency is the Jamaican dollar (J$). Credit cards are widely accepted. Canadian currency and traveller`s cheques are not widely accepted worldwide. Check with your bank for information on ATM services in other countries. You can also check the VISA ATM locator page or the MasterCard ATM locator page for the addresses of ATMs around the world. Your bank can advise if you need a new personal identification number (PIN) for overseas access to your account. Credit cards and debit cards should be used with caution due to the potential for fraud and other criminal activity.

ATMs should be used during business hours inside a bank, supermarket, or large commercial building. Leave copies of your card numbers with a family member in case of emergency.


ADDITIONAL HEALTH INFORMATION
Good to excellent medical facilities exist in all tourist areas and in Kingston. Medical care and hospital facilities are limited in remote areas. Medical expenses can be very high. It is normal for clinics to require patients to pay up front or to take a credit card impression as guarantee of payment prior to providing medical care. Any incidents of sickness or injury requiring hospitalization should be reported to the Canadian Embassy immediately.