- Address
- Old Hope Road 142, Kingston 6
- Phone
- +876-702-6000
- Website
- jm.usembassy.gov
United States
Jamaica
US Embassy & Consulates in Jamaica
- 1 embassy
- 1 consulate
In Jamaica, the United States has an embassy in Kingston and a consulate in Montego Bay. The United States requires Jamaican citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Map: the United States’ 2 missions in Jamaica
Map: the United States’ 2 missions in Jamaica
US Embassy in Kingston
The United States has its embassy in Kingston, the capital; the address on record is Old Hope Road 142, Kingston 6. Its phone number and website are on its page.
US consulates in Jamaica
The United States also has a consulate in Montego Bay; its work is consular: passports and documents for its own citizens and, often, visas for visitors.
United States visa for Jamaican citizens
JamaicaUnited States Visa required United States visa for citizens of Jamaica
United StatesJamaica Visa-free, 180 days Jamaica visa for citizens of the United States
United States visa requirements for citizens of Jamaica
- B-1/B-2 visitor visa (business / tourism)
- Transit (C visa) – brief
- Student (F/M/J) and work (H, L, O…) visas – brief
- Fee: US$185
- 4 required documents
checked 22 October 2026
The United States requires Jamaican citizens to hold a visa issued in advance. In Jamaica, applications go to the US embassy in Kingston or the consulate in Montego Bay, or to a visa centre working for the United States.
Jamaica’s missions in the United States
Missions of Jamaica in the United States (2)
In return, Jamaica has 2 missions in the United States, including its embassy in Washington D.C.
Good to know
The United States in Jamaica
Worldwide, the United States has 314 missions in 179 countries; 2 of them are in Jamaica.
Travel to Jamaica for US citizens
US citizens do not need a visa for Jamaica: stays of up to 180 days are visa-free. In Jamaica, US citizens can turn to the US embassy for passports and emergency help.
When US missions in Jamaica are closed
US 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 the United States, such as Veterans Day on Wednesday 11 November 2026.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the US embassy in Jamaica?
The US embassy is in Kingston, at Old Hope Road 142, Kingston 6.
Does the United States have consulates in Jamaica?
Yes, the United States has a consulate in Montego Bay.
Do Jamaican citizens need a visa for the United States?
The United States requires Jamaican citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Do US citizens need a visa for Jamaica?
US citizens do not need a visa for Jamaica: stays of up to 180 days are visa-free.
Does Jamaica have an embassy in the United States?
Yes, Jamaica has its embassy in Washington D.C., along with 1 other mission in the United States.