US Embassy in Kingston, Jamaica
Embassy 
United States Kingston, Jamaica
- Address
- Old Hope Road 142, Kingston 6
- Phone
- +876-702-6000
- Website
- jm.usembassy.gov
Sources: OpenStreetMap · Wikidata · Record last updated on 10 January 2022
At Old Hope Road 142, Kingston 6, the US embassy in Kingston, Jamaica represents the United States towards Jamaica. Jamaican citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to the United States.
Opening hours
No opening hours on record. Most missions receive visitors by appointment only.
Upcoming closures
Public holidays in Jamaica
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Christmas Day
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St. Stephen's Day
Public holidays in the United States
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Veterans Day
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Thanksgiving Day
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
Jamaican citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to the United States. Applications may be taken here or by a visa centre working for the United States.
US visa statistics
| Visas issued | FY 2024 | FY 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Visitor (B) | 85,920 | 71,716 |
| Student (F, M) | 1,314 | 1,032 |
| Exchange (J) | 11,702 | 11,244 |
| Work and treaty (H, L, O, E…) | 18,614 | 18,296 |
| Transit and crew (C, D) | 2,373 | 2,000 |
| Diplomatic and official (A, G) | 346 | 289 |
| Fiancé(e) (K) | 775 | 406 |
| Other | 6 | 8 |
| Total | 121,050 | 104,991 |
In fiscal year 2025 (October 2024 to September 2025), the US embassy in Kingston issued 104,991 nonimmigrant visas. 68% were visitor visas (B1/B2), followed by work and treaty (17%) and exchange visitor (11%) visas. That is 13% fewer than in fiscal year 2024 (121,050).
From October 2025 to February 2026, it issued 21,596, 46% fewer than in the same months a year earlier.
The State Department publishes issuances per post but no refusal figures per post, and these numbers say nothing about how long the wait for an interview is; check the current wait time on travel.state.gov before planning.
Source: US Department of State, Bureau of Consular Affairs, monthly nonimmigrant visa issuances up to February 2026 and adjusted refusal rates (public domain). US fiscal years run from October to September. How these figures are made
Other missions nearby
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Consulate of the Bahamas in KingstonOld Hope Road 110, Kingston
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Embassy of Haiti in KingstonMunroe Road 2, Kingston
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Honorary Consulate of Finland in KingstonHope Road 86, Kingston
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The United States’ other missions in Jamaica
- Consulate of the United States in Montego Bay
Northern Coastal Highway, Montego Bay
Besides the US embassy in Kingston, Jamaica, the United States has 1 other mission in Jamaica. Consulates: Montego Bay. Jamaica in turn has 2 missions in the United States, its embassy being in Washington D.C.
Good to know
About the US embassy in Kingston, Jamaica
It appears in official lists as Embassy of the United States in Kingston.
Address and contact
Address: Old Hope Road 142, Kingston 6. The record for the US embassy in Kingston, Jamaica includes a phone number, an e-mail address and an official website.
US citizens travelling to Jamaica
US citizens can visit Jamaica without a visa for up to 180 days.
When the US embassy in Kingston, Jamaica is closed
The US embassy in Kingston, Jamaica closes on Jamaica’s public holidays, the next being Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026 and St. Stephen's Day (Boxing Day) on Saturday 26 December 2026, and usually on holidays of the United States such as Veterans Day on Wednesday 11 November 2026.
Before visiting the US embassy in Kingston, Jamaica
Current procedures for the US embassy in Kingston, Jamaica, including any appointment system, are on its official website, linked on this page.
Near the US embassy in Kingston, Jamaica
Within 1 km of the US embassy in Kingston, Jamaica there are 4 other foreign missions.
Frequently asked questions
What is the address of the US Embassy in Kingston, Jamaica?
The US embassy in Kingston, Jamaica is at Old Hope Road 142, Kingston 6.
When is the US Embassy in Kingston, Jamaica closed?
The US embassy in Kingston, Jamaica closes on Jamaica’s public holidays, the next being Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026, and usually on the national day of the United States.
Do Jamaican citizens need a visa for the United States?
Jamaican citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to the United States.
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