U.S. Citizens travelling to and from Jamaica must present a valid passport when leaving and or re-entering the United States. Residents must present their Alien Resident Card (Green Card) together with passport of country for which they hold citizenship. All visitors are required to travel with a return ticket or onward ticket for entry into Jamaica.
For more information, go to: http://www.congenjamaica-ny.org/visas/requirements-2/

 

http://travel.state.gov/content/passports/en/country/jamaica.html

http://www.embassyofjamaica.org/VISnorthamericanvisitors.htm

Requirements For Entry Into Jamaica

All visitors are required to be in possession of a national passport or other acceptable travel document establishing nationality and identity, and bearing a photograph.  The passport or other travel document must be valid for the period of intended stay in the island. Visitors are also required to show evidence of sufficient funds to support themselves during their stay and be in possession of a return or round trip ticket to another country to which they are admissible.

 

Nationals of certain countries require, in addition to travel documents, an entry visa.  This is normally issued, on application, by a Jamaican Consular office. 

 

The decision in respect of admission and length of stay in the country rests with the Immigration Officer at the port of entry in Jamaica.  This applies whether or not a visa is a prerequisite for entry.

 

General Conditions for Admission

A person desirous of visiting Jamaica:

• Should be in possession of a valid visa unless exempted from this requirement under any of the prescribed regulations.

• Must be in a position to support himself/herself and accompanying dependents for the duration of stay.

• Should not be of unsound mind.

• Should not be the subject of a certificate submitted to the Immigration Officer by a health officer indicating that for medical reasons, permission to land is not desirable.

• Should not have been sentenced in a foreign country for any extraditable crime within the meaning of the Extradition Acts 1870 and 1906.

• Should not be the subject of a deportation order in force under the Aliens Law, Chapter 9.

• Should not be the subject of a landing prohibition order from the Minister of National Security.

 

Tourist Visa

• Valid passport

• One passport size photograph

• Completed Visa Application Form J (signature is required)

• Valid return visa to the United States

• Flight itinerary (Round trip ticket)

• Visa fee payable by Money Order to the Jamaican Consulate, 767 Third Avenue, New York, NY 10017 (fees are applied as listed)

• FedEx fee of $20.00 payable by Money Order to return passport (if applicable)

• Processing time: Walk-in applicants: 2-3 business days; mailed-in applicants: 5 business days