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Jamaica visa for Cameroonian citizens

Visa required

Jamaica requires Cameroonian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.

Where to apply
No mission in your country

Checked 31 October 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 Cameroonian citizens apply for a visa for Jamaica

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

Measured from Yaoundé, Jamaican embassies and consulates are closest in Abuja, Nigeria (724 km), Dar es Salaam, Tanzania (3,296 km) and Athens, Greece (3,996 km). Jamaica sets which of its missions takes applications from Cameroon; the mission or the official visa portal confirms it before an appointment is booked.

Jamaican citizens travelling to Cameroon

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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 Cameroon 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). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.

Good to know

How long Cameroonian citizens can stay in Jamaica

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

How Cameroonian citizens apply

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

Jamaican citizens travelling to Cameroon

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

Frequently asked questions

Do Cameroonian citizens need a visa for Jamaica?

Jamaica requires Cameroonian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.

Is there an embassy of Jamaica in Cameroon?

No. Jamaica has no embassy in Cameroon. The nearest Jamaican embassy is in Abuja, Nigeria, 724 km from Yaoundé.

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 Cameroon?

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

Can Cameroonian citizens enter Jamaica visa-free?

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

Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 31 October 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.