Jamaican visa for Swiss citizens
A visa is NOT required for Swiss passport holders visiting Jamaica for a short-term stay: 90 days.
Visa requirements:
| Visa type | Purposes | Visa requirements | Allowed stay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist visa | For Swiss citizens to enter Jamaica for a short-term tourism purpose. | Not required | 90 days |
| Evisa | Jamaica e-visa for Swiss citizens | Not Available | |
| Visa on arrival | Jamaica visa on arrival for Swiss citizens | Not Available | |
Jamaica tourist visa requirements:
- Holding Swiss 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 Switzerland, we recommend you visit or contact the embassy or consulate of Jamaica nearest your place of residence.
- Geneva: The Consulate of Jamaica in Geneva, Switzerland (Working hours: Close now)
- Geneva: The Permanent Mission of Jamaica in Geneva, Switzerland (Working hours: Close now)
Jamaica visa applications & requirements (For reference purposes only, please visit the nearest Jamaica diplomatic mission offices to Switzerland for guidance)
Tourism Statistics Chart
The line chart shows the number of visitors from Switzerland traveling to Jamaica from 2008 to 2018.
| Year | Number of visitors (Switzerland) estimated | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 22,794 | N/A |
| 2009 | 23,620 | 3.62% |
| 2010 | 24,794 | 4.97% |
| 2011 | 25,181 | 1.56% |
| 2012 | 25,619 | 1.74% |
| 2013 | 25,908 | 1.13% |
| 2014 | 26,832 | 3.57% |
| 2015 | 27,387 | 2.07% |
| 2016 | 28,148 | 2.78% |
| 2017 | 30,354 | 7.84% |
| 2018 | 31,902 | 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 & Switzerland comparison
Jamaica's area is approximately 10,830 km2 (4,181 sq mi), while the area of Switzerland is approximately 39,516 km2 (15,257 sq mi). This means Switzerland is 3.65 times bigger than Jamaica.
As of November 2025, Jamaica's population is ~3.0 million people - 5,948,531 fewer people than the population of Switzerland.
We have highlighted Jamaica & Switzerland’s relative positions on world's map for your reference.
| Jamaica | Switzerland | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (est 2025) | 3,026,312 | 8,974,843 | 5.9 million fewer people live in Jamaica than Switzerland |
| Number of diplomatic missions abroad (est) | 85 | 146 | Jamaica has 61 fewer diplomatic representations abroad compared with Switzerland. |
| Travel freedom (2025) | 58 | 142 | Jamaica passport holders visit 84 fewer countries and territories without a visa. |
| Number of foreign missions hosted | 59 | 268 | Jamaican hosts 209 fewer foreign missions than Switzerland. |
Frequently asked questions, answered
How many visitors from Switzerland travel to Jamaica in one year?
The number of visitors from Switzerland visiting Jamaica in 2018 was approximately 31,902.
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