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French Embassy in Jamaica

1 embassy

In Jamaica, France has an embassy in Kingston. France requires Jamaican citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.

French Embassy in Kingston

At Hillcrest Avenue 13, Kingston, the French embassy represents France towards Jamaica. Its phone number and website are on its page.

France visa for Jamaican citizens

JamaicaFrance Visa required France visa for citizens of Jamaica

FranceJamaica Visa-free, 30 days Jamaica visa for citizens of France

France visa requirements for citizens of Jamaica

  • Uniform Schengen visa (type C) for France – tourism or private visit
  • Long-stay visa (type D) – study, work, family
  • Schengen short-stay visa (type C) – business
  • Schengen short-stay visa (type C) – visiting family or friends
  • Fee: €90
  • 13 required documents

checked 22 October 2026

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France requires Jamaican citizens to hold a visa issued in advance. In Jamaica, applications go to the French embassy in Kingston, or to a visa centre working for France.

Jamaica’s missions in France

Jamaica has no mission in France on record; Jamaican citizens there would be served by an embassy accredited from another country.

Good to know

France in Jamaica

Worldwide, France has 386 missions in 176 countries; one of them is in Jamaica.

Travel to Jamaica for French citizens

French citizens do not need a visa for Jamaica: stays of up to 30 days are visa-free. In Jamaica, French citizens can turn to the French embassy for passports and emergency help.

When the French embassy in Jamaica is closed

The French embassy in Jamaica closes 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 France, such as Armistice Day (Armistice 1918) on Wednesday 11 November 2026.

Frequently asked questions

Where is the French embassy in Jamaica?

The French embassy is in Kingston, at Hillcrest Avenue 13, Kingston.

Do Jamaican citizens need a visa for France?

France requires Jamaican citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.

Do French citizens need a visa for Jamaica?

Jamaica admits French citizens without a visa for stays of up to 30 days.

Does Jamaica have an embassy in France?

No mission of Jamaica in France is on record.