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Jamaica visa for Beninese citizens

Visa required

Beninese citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Jamaica.

Where to apply
No mission in your country

Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index

Which Jamaica visa?

Visitor entry and visitor extension of stay

Key facts

Maximum stay
Visa-free period set by nationality (for example 30 or 90 days); up to six months in total as a non-Commonwealth visitor with extensions, twelve months for Commonwealth citizens
Fee
JMD 10,000
Processing time
Extensions processed within three working days

Apply on Passport, Immigration and Citizenship Agency (PICA)

All visa types for Jamaica

Jamaica’s tourist visa costs JMD 10,000 at the standard rate published by its authorities; the official site for it is pica.gov.jm. Processing time, as Jamaica states it: Extensions processed within three working days. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Visa-free period set by nationality (for example 30 or 90 days); up to six months in total as a non-Commonwealth visitor with extensions, twelve months for Commonwealth citizens.

Where Beninese citizens apply for a visa for Jamaica

Jamaica has no embassy or consulate in Benin on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.

The nearest Jamaican missions to Porto-Novo are in Abuja, Nigeria (610 km from Porto-Novo), Athens, Greece (4,101 km) and Dar es Salaam, Tanzania (4,323 km). Which post accepts applications from residents of Benin is decided by Jamaica, so confirm it with the mission or the official visa portal before booking an appointment.

Jamaican citizens travelling to Benin

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Travel advice for Jamaica

  • US State Department Level 2: Exercise increased caution
  • UK Foreign Office (FCDO) No advice against travel
  • German Foreign Office No travel warning

What the US, British and German foreign ministries tell their own citizens about travelling there, in each ministry’s own terms.

Before travelling from Benin to Jamaica, it helps to know the official travel advice: the US State Department rates Jamaica at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 22 June 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Jamaica (updated 6 May 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Jamaica (updated 13 October 2026).

Good to know

How long Beninese citizens can stay in Jamaica

How long Beninese citizens may stay in Jamaica is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.

How Beninese citizens apply

Jamaica has no embassy or career consulate in Benin. Beninese citizens apply through a mission of Jamaica accredited to Benin from abroad; the official visa portal of Jamaica names the right place.

Jamaican citizens travelling to Benin

Benin requires a visa from Jamaican citizens, available online as an e-Visa.

Frequently asked questions

Do Beninese citizens need a visa for Jamaica?

Beninese citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Jamaica.

Is there an embassy of Jamaica in Benin?

No. Jamaica has no embassy in Benin. The nearest Jamaican embassy is in Abuja, Nigeria, 610 km from Porto-Novo.

How much does the Jamaica tourist visa cost?

Jamaica’s official sources give a standard fee of JMD 10,000 for the tourist visa. Processing time: Extensions processed within three working days.

Do Jamaican citizens need a visa for Benin?

Benin requires a visa from Jamaican citizens, available online as an e-Visa.

Can Beninese citizens enter Jamaica visa-free?

No; Beninese citizens need a visa for Jamaica obtained in advance.

Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 7 November 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.