Complete list of countries that can enter Jamaica without a visa - C5 Form still required for all
| Country | Permitted Stay | C5 Form Required? |
|---|---|---|
| 🇺🇸 United States | Up to 90 days | Yes |
| 🇨🇦 Canada | Up to 6 months | Yes |
| 🇲🇽 Mexico | Up to 90 days | Yes |
| Country | Permitted Stay | C5 Form Required? |
|---|---|---|
| 🇬🇧 United Kingdom | Up to 6 months | Yes |
| 🇪🇺 European Union (all member states) | Up to 90 days | Yes |
| 🇳🇴 Norway | Up to 90 days | Yes |
| 🇨🇭 Switzerland | Up to 90 days | Yes |
| 🇮🇸 Iceland | Up to 90 days | Yes |
CARICOM member state nationals can enter Jamaica visa-free. Permitted stay is generally up to 6 months, subject to the immigration officer's decision.
| Country | Entry Requirement | C5 Form Required? |
|---|---|---|
| 🇧🇷 Brazil | C5 Form only | Yes |
| 🇦🇷 Argentina | C5 Form only | Yes |
| 🇨🇱 Chile | C5 Form only | Yes |
| 🇨🇴 Colombia | C5 Form only | Yes |
| 🇨🇷 Costa Rica | C5 Form only | Yes |
| 🇵🇦 Panama | C5 Form only | Yes |
| 🇺🇾 Uruguay | C5 Form only | Yes |
| Country | Permitted Stay | C5 Form Required? |
|---|---|---|
| 🇯🇵 Japan | Up to 90 days | Yes |
| 🇸🇬 Singapore | Visa-free | Yes |
| 🇦🇺 Australia | Visa-free | Yes |
| 🇳🇿 New Zealand | Visa-free | Yes |
| 🇰🇷 South Korea | Visa-free | Yes |
Free at the official portal enterjamaica.gov.jm
Most nationalities from Africa, South Asia, Southeast Asia, the Middle East, Eastern Europe, and parts of Latin America require a Jamaican visa before traveling. If your country is not listed in the visa-free section above, you most likely need to apply for a visa at your nearest Jamaican consulate or embassy before departure.
You must still complete the C5 Form even if you hold a valid Jamaican visa - both requirements apply separately.
To confirm whether your nationality requires a visa, visit the official PICA portal at pica.gov.jm. PICA - the Passport, Immigration and Citizenship Agency - is the official Jamaican government authority responsible for immigration and visa matters.
The C5 Form (Electronic Passenger Declaration) is an immigration and customs declaration that every traveler must complete before arriving in Jamaica.
A Jamaican visa is an official document that grants permission to enter Jamaica for nationalities that are not visa-free.