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Jamaica visa for citizens of DR Congo

Visa required

Jamaica requires citizens of DR Congo 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

For the tourist visa, Jamaica’s official sources give a standard fee of JMD 10,000, and applications are made on 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 citizens of DR Congo apply for a visa for Jamaica

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

Measured from Kinshasa, Jamaican embassies and consulates are closest in Abuja, Nigeria (1,718 km), Dar es Salaam, Tanzania (2,661 km) and Athens, Greece (4,790 km). Jamaica sets which of its missions takes applications from DR Congo; the mission or the official visa portal confirms it before an appointment is booked.

Jamaican citizens travelling to DR Congo

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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.

For a trip from DR Congo to Jamaica, the published travel advice reads as follows: 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 citizens of DR Congo can stay in Jamaica

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

How citizens of DR Congo apply

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

Jamaican citizens travelling to DR Congo

Jamaican citizens need a visa for DR Congo, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa for stays of up to 7 days.

Frequently asked questions

Do citizens of DR Congo need a visa for Jamaica?

Jamaica requires citizens of DR Congo to hold a visa issued in advance.

Is there an embassy of Jamaica in DR Congo?

No. Jamaica has no embassy in DR Congo. The nearest Jamaican embassy is in Abuja, Nigeria, 1,718 km from Kinshasa.

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 DR Congo?

Jamaican citizens need a visa for DR Congo, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa for stays of up to 7 days.

Can citizens of DR Congo enter Jamaica visa-free?

No; citizens of DR Congo 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.