Embassy
Embassy of Jamaica in Cuba
Calle 22 No. 503, E/5ta y 7ma, Miramar
Jamaica visa requirements for Cuban citizens
Cuban citizens need a visa for Jamaica, from its embassy or consulate.
Passport
CUB
Cuba
Going to
JAM
Jamaica
Visa needed
Tourists who need a visa must get one before travelling.
- Visa
- Required
- Fee
- Fees depend on nationality and visa office
- Last updated
- 11 November 2026
Special rules for Cuban citizens in Jamaica
Cuban passport holders need a visa for Jamaica
- Ordinary Cuban passport holders need a visa, even for transit.
- Cuban diplomatic, official, service and special passport holders need no visa.
What to do
Find Jamaica's embassy or consulate that covers where you live.
Prepare the application form, photos, bank statements and travel bookings.
Book an appointment early; processing can take several weeks.
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Ways into Jamaica
Your passport and other travel papers decide which route you can use.
Visa not requiredUS Green Card exemptionPeople with a valid US Green Card can use this visa-free visitor route.
- Fee
- Free
How to apply
- Check the Green Card rules with your Jamaican visa office.
- Pack your passport, Green Card and visitor papers.
- Get any required Affidavit of Identity before travel.
Official pageDocuments required
- Valid national passport
- Valid US Green Card
- Completed C5 form
- Return or onward ticket
- Proof of enough money
Visa requiredTourist visa before travelTourists who need a visa must get one before travelling.
- Fee
- Fees depend on nationality and visa office
- Processing
- 7–10 days
How to apply
- Find the Jamaican visa office serving where you live.
- Ask for its document list and fees.
- Fill in and sign Form J.
- Submit your papers and payment.
- Get your visa before travel.
Documents required
- Valid passport
- Signed Form J
- Return ticket
- Hotel booking
- A visa does not promise entry.
- The border officer decides your stay length.
Sources (19)Last updated 11 November 2026
- Passport, Immigration and Citizenship Agency: Entry visa requirements and October 2026 Haitian transit notice
- PICA: Travel documents required
- PICA: Immigration processing fees
- PICA: Extensions of stay
- PICA: Unconditional Landing
- Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade: Visas
- Foreign ministry: Visa requirements for foreigners and Commonwealth nationals entering Jamaica
- PICA and Jamaica Customs: Electronic C5 declaration, not a visa portal
- Embassy of Jamaica, Washington: Visa application guidelines, updated April 2025
- Embassy of Jamaica, Washington: Visitors to Jamaica
- Consulate General of Jamaica, New York: Entry requirements
- New York Consulate: Tourist visa
- New York Consulate: Business visa
- New York Consulate: Work visa
- New York Consulate: Cruise passengers
- New York Consulate: Foreign seamen
- Consulate General of Jamaica, Miami: Visitor, diplomatic and transit guidance
- Embassy of Jamaica, Brussels: Requirements for entry into Jamaica
- Consulate General of Jamaica, Toronto: Visas and Taiwanese Affidavit of Identity
Embassies for this trip
Book an appointment before you go.
Coming from Cuba
- Plugs A BAdapter for some
- MoneyJMD $
- TimeSame timeSame as home
- DrivingOn the leftLook right first
- LanguageEnglish
- Emergency119 police110 ambulance
Planning your Jamaica trip
- Nine MileVisit Bob Marley's birthplace and burial site, reached through the mountains.
- Negril 7-Mile BeachSpend a day enjoying the beach.
- Rick's CafeWatch the sunset and cliff diving after a day in Negril.
Scams to watch for in Jamaica
- Inflated taxi fares and false safety claimsDrivers may push visitors towards expensive private rides. In Negril, some claim route taxis are unsafe to persuade tourists to pay more. In Montego Bay, some drivers are dishonest or unreliable, and strangers may offer rides in unmarked cars.
- Poor exchange rates and inflated US-dollar chargesSome businesses give a poor conversion rate when you pay in US dollars. Others may try to charge ten times the intended amount by taking advantage of currency confusion.
- Higher prices in tourist shopsShops aimed at tourists often sell the same goods at higher prices than local shops. A high price alone does not prove fraud, but visitors can pay much more without comparing.
About Jamaica
Jamaica is an island country in the Caribbean Sea, lying south of Cuba and west of Haiti.
- Capital
- Kingston
- Money
- Jamaican dollar ($)
- Languages
- English, Jamaican Patois
- Time zone
- UTC-05:00
- Cars drive on the
- left side
- Calling code
- +1
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Questions
Are there special rules for Cuban citizens visiting Jamaica?
Cuban citizens need a visa to enter Jamaica, including for transit. Diplomatic, official, service and special passport holders can enter without a visa.
Do cuban citizens need a visa for Jamaica?
Cuban citizens need a visa for Jamaica, from its embassy or consulate.
Where do I apply for a Jamaica visa?
At Jamaica's embassy or consulate that covers where you live. Book an appointment early, as it can take several weeks.
Does a US, UK or Schengen visa help cuban citizens enter Jamaica?
We have no record of Jamaica relaxing its rules for cuban citizens who hold another country's visa. Check with the embassy before you rely on one.
Do jamaican citizens need a visa for Cuba?
Jamaican citizens need an eVisa for Cuba. Apply on the official website.
Do other Americas passports get easier entry to Jamaica?
Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Bahamas, Barbados Belize, and 5 more can enter without applying before they travel.
Which countries near Jamaica are easier for cuban citizens?
Antigua and Barbuda, Barbados, Dominica, Grenada Saint Lucia, and 3 more let cuban citizens in without applying before travel.
What should I carry to Jamaica?
Find Jamaica's embassy or consulate that covers where you live. Prepare the application form, photos, bank statements and travel bookings.
What money is used in Jamaica?
Jamaican dollar ($). Carry some cash for arrival, especially if a visa fee is paid at the border.
What language do people speak in Jamaica?
English and Jamaican Patois.
How strong is the Cuba passport?
It ranks #79 and reaches 53 destinations without applying ahead.
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