Jamaican visa for U.S. citizens
A visa is NOT required for U.S. passport holders visiting Jamaica for a short-term stay: 6 months.
Visa requirements:
| Visa type | Purposes | Visa requirements | Allowed stay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist visa | For U.S. citizens to enter Jamaica for a short-term tourism purpose. | Not required | 6 months |
| Evisa | Jamaica e-visa for U.S. citizens | Not Available | |
| Visa on arrival | Jamaica visa on arrival for U.S. citizens | Not Available | |
Jamaica tourist visa requirements:
- Holding U.S. 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 United States, we recommend you visit or contact the embassy or consulate of Jamaica nearest your place of residence.
- Washington: The Embassy of Jamaica in Washington, United States (Working hours: Open now. Close in 2 hours 45 minutes)
- Chicago: The Honorary Consulate of Jamaica in Chicago, United States (Working hours: Open now. Close in 45 minutes)
- Concord: The Honorary Consulate of Jamaica in Concord, United States (Working hours: Close now)
- Houston: The Honorary Consulate of Jamaica in Houston, United States (Working hours: Open now. Close in 45 minutes)
- Los Angeles: The Honorary Consulate of Jamaica in Los Angeles, United States (Working hours: Open now. Close in 2 hours 45 minutes)
- Boston: The Honorary Consulate of Jamaica in Boston, United States (Working hours: Close now)
- Richmond: The Honorary Consulate of Jamaica in Richmond, United States (Working hours: Close now)
- Philadelphia: The Honorary Consulate of Jamaica in Philadelphia, United States (Working hours: Close now)
- New York: The Permanent Mission of Jamaica in New York, United States (Working hours: Close now)
- Washington: The Permanent Mission of Jamaica in Washington, United States (Working hours: Open now. Close in 2 hours 45 minutes)
- New York: The Consulate General of Jamaica in New York, United States (Working hours: Close now)
- Miami: The Consulate General of Jamaica in Miami, United States (Working hours: Close now)
Jamaica visa applications & requirements (For reference purposes only, please visit the nearest Jamaica diplomatic mission offices to United States for guidance)
Tourism Statistics Chart
The line chart shows the number of visitors from United States traveling to Jamaica from 2008 to 2018.
| Year | Number of visitors (United States) estimated | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 1,494,863 | N/A |
| 2009 | 1,570,361 | 5.05% |
| 2010 | 1,464,664 | -6.73% |
| 2011 | 1,525,062 | 4.12% |
| 2012 | 1,449,564 | -4.95% |
| 2013 | 1,271,262 | -12.30% |
| 2014 | 1,296,457 | 1.98% |
| 2015 | 1,344,149 | 3.68% |
| 2016 | 1,406,058 | 4.61% |
| 2017 | 1,509,963 | 7.39% |
| 2018 | 1,555,261 | 3.00% |
References: UNWTO.org, World Bank and multiple sources. (This data is for informational purposes only. Please see our disclaimer page for more information.)
Jamaica & United States comparison
Jamaica's area is approximately 10,830 km2 (4,181 sq mi), while the area of United States is approximately 9,147,420 km2 (3,531,837 sq mi). This means United States is 844.64 times bigger than Jamaica.
As of November 2025, Jamaica's population is ~3.0 million people - 337,740,917 fewer people than the population of United States.
We have highlighted Jamaica & United States’s relative positions on world's map for your reference.
| Jamaica | United States | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (est 2025) | 3,026,312 | 340,767,229 | 337.7 million fewer people live in Jamaica than United States |
| Number of diplomatic missions abroad (est) | 85 | 273 | Jamaica has 188 fewer diplomatic representations abroad compared with United States. |
| Travel freedom (2025) | 58 | 134 | Jamaica passport holders visit 76 fewer countries and territories without a visa. |
| Number of foreign missions hosted | 59 | 1147 | Jamaican hosts 1088 fewer foreign missions than United States. |
Frequently asked questions, answered
How many visitors from United States travel to Jamaica in one year?
The number of visitors from United States visiting Jamaica in 2018 was approximately 1,555,261.
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Useful Information
- Kingston to Washington D.C.: 2079.92 km (1292.40 mi)
- Travel time: 4 hours 19 minutes
This page was last updated on: November 2025