Consulate information
| Address: |
1520 New Hampshire Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20036 |
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| Phone: | (202) 452-0660 | Website |
Important Facts
- COVID-19 REGULATIONS (Subject to change). Travelers must have COVID-19 vaccination certificate showing that they are fully vaccinated. For up to date information, please click this link
- VISA APPLICATION. Consular services is offered by appointment only. To schedule, click on the following link: schedule an appointment
- Passport must have at least six (6) months validity beyond the completion of a trip and at least one (1) blank visa page.
- NO VISA REQUIRED for nationals of Australia, Botswana, Canada, Ghana, India, Kenya, Malawi, Mauritius, Singapore, South Africa, Tanzania, Trinidad & Tobago, Uganda, Zambia, and some other countries; for nationals of Brazil, Chile, Finland, Germany, Italy, Mexico, Netherlands, Russian Fed., Spain, Switzerland and some other countries for a maximum stay of 90 days; for nationals of Argentina, Austria, Colombia, Costa Rica, France, Japan, Portugal, Venezuela and some other countries for a maximum stay of 30 days.
- NO VISA REQUIRED for any national who hold US Permanent Resident card or with US Visa for a maximum stay of 60 days for tourism and for business purposes 30 days; for nationals of USA for a maximum stay of 6 months.
- Visa Fees might vary according to nationality.
- For more information and questions contact the GC Visa office.
| Visa Application Requirements | US | NON-US |
|---|---|---|
| Valid passport | ✔ | ✔ |
| Completed and signed application form The application must be typewritten. Not handwritten. | ✔ | |
| Passport size photos - one (1) photo White background and should be free of shadows, in color and clear, without glasses. Applicants must directly face camera w/ a neutral expression and clearly visible eyes. | ✔ | |
| Copy of flight itinerary A round trip travel airline ticket with traveler's name. | ✔ | |
| Copy of hotel reservation/Evidence of address while staying in the country. | ✔ | |
| Letter of support (Business visa only) The GC Visa office will provide | ✔ | |
| Proof of valid legal residency in the US (copy only) Be ready to show the original when applying in person. | ✔ | |
| Yellow fever certificate | ✔ | ✔ |
Forms and Links
Application Form Jamaica Visa Fee
Processing Time
| Processing time | Service type | Citizenship |
|---|---|---|
| 5 to 10 business days | Regular | Depending on nationality |
Fee per Visa
Payment Method: Money Order,
| Type of Visa | Fee per Visa | Type of entry | Term of visa |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business/Tourist Depending on nationality | 0.00 | 1 month to 6 month | |
| Consular Fee (Extra) | 10.00 |
Additional Notes
- Allow (2) two extra days for GC Visa Office to process your application.
- For Long Term/Work Visa and Children under 18, Contact GC Visa Office.
- Please note that Embassies/Country Representative Offices change the requirements on a regular basis without notifying us.
- There is a GC surcharge for our services.
Last updated: September 15, 2022