Jamaican visa for Canadian citizens
A visa is NOT required for Canadian passport holders visiting Jamaica for a short-term stay: 6 months.
Visa requirements:
| Visa type | Purposes | Visa requirements | Allowed stay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist visa | For Canadian citizens to enter Jamaica for a short-term tourism purpose. | Not required | 6 months |
| Evisa | Jamaica e-visa for Canadian citizens | Not Available | |
| Visa on arrival | Jamaica visa on arrival for Canadian citizens | Not Available | |
Jamaica tourist visa requirements:
- Holding Canadian passport that is valid for six months beyond the period of the intended stay in Jamaica.
- Proof of onward travel (departure) from Jamaica.
If you are looking for Jamaica visa information, such as available types of visas, or how to apply from Canada, we recommend you visit or contact the embassy or consulate of Jamaica nearest your place of residence.
- Ottawa: The High Commission of Jamaica in Ottawa, Canada (Working hours: Close now)
- Vancouver: The Honorary Consulate of Jamaica in Vancouver, Canada (Working hours: Close now)
- Montreal: The Honorary Consulate of Jamaica in Montreal, Canada (Working hours: Close now)
- Edmonton: The Honorary Consulate of Jamaica in Edmonton, Canada (Working hours: Close now)
- Winnipeg: The Honorary Consulate of Jamaica in Winnipeg, Canada (Working hours: Close now)
- Toronto: The Consulate General of Jamaica in Toronto, Canada (Working hours: Close now)
Jamaica visa applications & requirements (For reference purposes only, please visit the nearest Jamaica diplomatic mission offices to Canada for guidance)
Tourism Statistics Chart
The line chart shows the number of visitors from Canada traveling to Jamaica from 2008 to 2018.
| Year | Number of visitors (Canada) estimated | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 425,432 | N/A |
| 2009 | 397,070 | -6.67% |
| 2010 | 397,070 | 0.00% |
| 2011 | 421,380 | 6.12% |
| 2012 | 388,967 | -7.69% |
| 2013 | 399,331 | 2.66% |
| 2014 | 419,898 | 5.15% |
| 2015 | 405,174 | -3.51% |
| 2016 | 372,137 | -8.15% |
| 2017 | 405,174 | 8.88% |
| 2018 | 388,967 | -4.00% |
References: UNWTO.org, World Bank and multiple sources. (This data is for informational purposes only. Please see our disclaimer page for more information.)
Jamaica & Canada comparison
Jamaica's area is approximately 10,830 km2 (4,181 sq mi), while the area of Canada is approximately 9,093,510 km2 (3,511,022 sq mi). This means Canada is 839.66 times bigger than Jamaica.
As of November 2025, Jamaica's population is ~3.0 million people - 36,395,367 fewer people than the population of Canada.
We have highlighted Jamaica & Canada’s relative positions on world's map for your reference.
| Jamaica | Canada | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (est 2025) | 3,026,312 | 39,421,679 | 36.4 million fewer people live in Jamaica than Canada |
| Number of diplomatic missions abroad (est) | 85 | 144 | Jamaica has 59 fewer diplomatic representations abroad compared with Canada. |
| Travel freedom (2025) | 58 | 129 | Jamaica passport holders visit 71 fewer countries and territories without a visa. |
| Number of foreign missions hosted | 59 | 469 | Jamaican hosts 410 fewer foreign missions than Canada. |
Frequently asked questions, answered
How many visitors from Canada travel to Jamaica in one year?
The number of visitors from Canada visiting Jamaica in 2018 was approximately 388,967.
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Useful Information
- Kingston to Ottawa: 4784.81 km (2973.14 mi)
- Travel time: 9 hours 58 minutes
This page was last updated on: November 2025