Guyanese visa for Jamaican citizens
A visa is NOT required for Jamaican passport holders visiting Guyana for a short-term stay: 6 months.
Visa requirements:
| Visa type | Purposes | Visa requirements | Allowed stay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist visa | For Jamaican citizens to enter Guyana for a short-term tourism purpose. | Not required | 6 months |
| Evisa | Guyana e-visa for Jamaican citizens | Not Available | |
| Visa on arrival | Guyana visa on arrival for Jamaican citizens | Not Available | |
Guyana tourist visa requirements:
- Holding Jamaican passport that is valid for six months beyond the period of the intended stay in Guyana.
- Proof of onward travel (departure) from Guyana.
If you are looking for Guyana visa information, such as available types of visas, or how to apply from Jamaica, we recommend you visit or contact the embassy or consulate of Guyana nearest your place of residence.
- Kingston: The Embassy of Guyana in Kingston, Jamaica (Working hours: Close now)
Guyana visa applications & requirements (For reference purposes only, please visit the nearest Guyana diplomatic mission offices to Jamaica for guidance)
Tourism Statistics Chart
The line chart shows the number of visitors from Jamaica traveling to Guyana from 2008 to 2018.
| Year | Number of visitors (Jamaica) estimated | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 104 | N/A |
| 2009 | 113 | 8.65% |
| 2010 | 122 | 7.96% |
| 2011 | 126 | 3.28% |
| 2012 | 142 | 12.70% |
| 2013 | 160 | 12.68% |
| 2014 | 165 | 3.13% |
| 2015 | 166 | 0.61% |
| 2016 | 188 | 13.25% |
| 2017 | 198 | 5.32% |
| 2018 | 230 | 16.16% |
References: UNWTO.org, World Bank and multiple sources. (This data is for informational purposes only. Please see our disclaimer page for more information.)
Guyana & Jamaica comparison
Guyana's area is approximately 196,850 km2 (76,004 sq mi), while the area of Jamaica is approximately 10,830 km2 (4,181 sq mi). This means Jamaica is 18.18 times smaller than Guyana.
As of October 2025, Guyana's population is ~805429 people - 2,220,883 fewer people than the population of Jamaica.
We have highlighted Guyana & Jamaica’s relative positions on world's map for your reference.
| Guyana | Jamaica | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (est 2025) | 805,429 | 3,026,312 | 2.2 million fewer people live in Guyana than Jamaica |
| Number of diplomatic missions abroad (est) | 31 | 85 | Guyana has 54 fewer diplomatic representations abroad compared with Jamaica. |
| Travel freedom (2025) | 47 | 58 | Guyana passport holders visit 11 fewer countries and territories without a visa. |
| Number of foreign missions hosted | 28 | 59 | Guyanese hosts 31 fewer foreign missions than Jamaica. |
Frequently asked questions, answered
How many visitors from Jamaica travel to Guyana in one year?
The number of visitors from Jamaica visiting Guyana in 2018 was approximately 230.
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- Georgetown to Kingston: 2264.73 km (1407.24 mi)
- Travel time: 4 hours 43 minutes
This page was last updated on: October 2025