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Jamaica
- Kingston
- Americas
- English
At a glance
Jamaica: know before you go
At a glance
- Capital
- Kingston
- Population
- 2,697,983
- Area
- 10,992 km² · 4,244 sq mi
- Languages
- English, Jamaican Patois
- Currency
- Jamaican Dollar (JMD)
- Time zone
- Q5390, America/Jamaica
- Calling code
- +1876
- Drives on the
- Left
- Internet domain
- .jm
- Landlocked
- No, it has a coastline
More facts
- Continent
- AMERICAS
Member of
- United Nations
Neighbouring countries
United KingdomEntry requirements
Jamaica visa requirements
Jamaica entry requirements by passport: of 197 passports, 109 can enter without a visa, 17 get a visa on arrival, 0 apply online before they travel and 71 need a visa from an embassy or consulate.
Do you need a visa?
Check visa requirements for JamaicaFind your passport for the documents, the cost and how long you can stay.
Visa-free109 passports
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Safety
Jamaica safety: is it safe to visit?
Level 2 of 4Exercise Increased Caution
Due to crime
US State Dept, updated January 20, 2026. Advisories change: check your own government's travel advice before you go.
Questions
Jamaica: frequently asked questions
- Jamaica visa: do I need one?
- Jamaica entry requirements by passport: of 197 passports, 109 can enter without a visa, 17 get a visa on arrival, 0 apply online before they travel and 71 need a visa from an embassy or consulate.
- Jamaica: is it safe to visit?
- US State Dept rates Jamaica at level 2 of 4. Exercise Increased Caution: Due to crime.
- Jamaica: what currency is used?
- Currency in Jamaica: Jamaican Dollar (JMD).
- Jamaica: what language do people speak?
- Languages of Jamaica: English, Jamaican Patois.
- Jamaica: what is the capital?
- The capital of Jamaica is Kingston.
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