Jamaican visa for South African citizens
A visa is NOT required for South African passport holders visiting Jamaica for a short-term stay: 6 months.
Visa requirements:
| Visa type | Purposes | Visa requirements | Allowed stay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist visa | For South African citizens to enter Jamaica for a short-term tourism purpose. | Not required | 6 months |
| Evisa | Jamaica e-visa for South African citizens | Not Available | |
| Visa on arrival | Jamaica visa on arrival for South African citizens | Not Available | |
Jamaica tourist visa requirements:
- Holding South African 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 South Africa, we recommend you visit or contact the embassy or consulate of Jamaica nearest your place of residence.
- Pretoria: The High Commission of Jamaica in Pretoria, South Africa (Working hours: Close now. Open in 7 hours 45 minutes)
Jamaica visa applications & requirements (For reference purposes only, please visit the nearest Jamaica diplomatic mission offices to South Africa for guidance)
Tourism Statistics Chart
The line chart shows the number of visitors from South Africa traveling to Jamaica from 2008 to 2018.
| Year | Number of visitors (South Africa) estimated | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 14,666 | N/A |
| 2009 | 15,197 | 3.62% |
| 2010 | 15,953 | 4.97% |
| 2011 | 16,202 | 1.56% |
| 2012 | 16,484 | 1.74% |
| 2013 | 16,670 | 1.13% |
| 2014 | 17,264 | 3.56% |
| 2015 | 17,621 | 2.07% |
| 2016 | 18,111 | 2.78% |
| 2017 | 19,530 | 7.84% |
| 2018 | 20,526 | 5.10% |
References: UNWTO.org, World Bank and multiple sources. (This data is for informational purposes only. Please see our disclaimer page for more information.)
Jamaica & South Africa comparison
Jamaica's area is approximately 10,830 km2 (4,181 sq mi), while the area of South Africa is approximately 1,213,090 km2 (468,376 sq mi). This means South Africa is 112.01 times bigger than Jamaica.
As of November 2025, Jamaica's population is ~3.0 million people - 60,078,134 fewer people than the population of South Africa.
We have highlighted Jamaica & South Africa’s relative positions on world's map for your reference.
| Jamaica | South Africa | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (est 2025) | 3,026,312 | 63,104,446 | 60.1 million fewer people live in Jamaica than South Africa |
| Number of diplomatic missions abroad (est) | 85 | 124 | Jamaica has 39 fewer diplomatic representations abroad compared with South Africa. |
| Travel freedom (2025) | 58 | 67 | Jamaica passport holders visit 9 fewer countries and territories without a visa. |
| Number of foreign missions hosted | 59 | 197 | Jamaican hosts 138 fewer foreign missions than South Africa. |
Frequently asked questions, answered
How many visitors from South Africa travel to Jamaica in one year?
The number of visitors from South Africa visiting Jamaica in 2018 was approximately 20,526.
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Useful Information
- Kingston to Pretoria: 11142.59 km (6923.68 mi)
- Travel time: 23 hours 12 minutes
This page was last updated on: November 2025