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Canadian Embassy & Consulates in Jamaica

  • 1 embassy
  • 1 consulate

Canada is represented in Jamaica by 2 missions: an embassy in Kingston and a consulate in Montego Bay. Canada requires Jamaican citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.

Map: Canada’s 2 missions in Jamaica

Map: Canada’s 2 missions in Jamaica

Canadian Embassy in Kingston

The Canadian embassy is in Kingston, the capital of Jamaica, at West Kings House Road 3, Kingston. Its phone number and website are on its page.

Canadian consulates in Jamaica

Canada also has a consulate in Montego Bay; consulates handle passports, civil registration and, for many countries, visa applications for their district.

Canada visa for Jamaican citizens

JamaicaCanada Visa required Canada visa for citizens of Jamaica

CanadaJamaica Visa-free Jamaica visa for citizens of Canada

Canada visa requirements for citizens of Jamaica

  • Visitor visa (temporary resident visa, TRV)
  • Transit visa
  • Study and work permits (brief)
  • Fee: CA$100
  • 4 required documents

checked 22 October 2026

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Jamaican citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Canada. Applicants in Jamaica turn to the Canadian embassy in Kingston or the consulate in Montego Bay; many countries also use an outsourced visa centre.

Jamaica’s missions in Canada

Missions of Jamaica in Canada (2)

In return, Jamaica has 2 missions in Canada, including its embassy in Ottawa.

Good to know

Canada in Jamaica

Worldwide, Canada has 263 missions in 155 countries; 2 of them are in Jamaica.

Travel to Jamaica for Canadian citizens

Canadian citizens do not need a visa to travel to Jamaica. In Jamaica, Canadian citizens can turn to the Canadian embassy for passports and emergency help.

When Canadian missions in Jamaica are closed

Canadian missions in Jamaica close on Jamaica’s public holidays, the next being Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026, St. Stephen's Day (Boxing Day) on Saturday 26 December 2026 and New Year's Day on Friday 1 January 2027, and usually on some holidays of Canada, such as Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026.

Frequently asked questions

Where is the Canadian embassy in Jamaica?

The Canadian embassy is in Kingston, at West Kings House Road 3, Kingston.

Does Canada have consulates in Jamaica?

Yes, Canada has a consulate in Montego Bay.

Do Jamaican citizens need a visa for Canada?

Jamaican citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Canada.

Do Canadian citizens need a visa for Jamaica?

Canadian citizens do not need a visa to travel to Jamaica.

Does Jamaica have an embassy in Canada?

Yes, Jamaica has its embassy in Ottawa, along with 1 other mission in Canada.