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Jamaica visa for Egyptian citizens

Visa required

Egyptian citizens need a visa for Jamaica, obtained before travel.

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 Egyptian citizens apply for a visa for Jamaica

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

Measured from Cairo, Jamaican embassies and consulates are closest in Athens, Greece (1,127 km), Belgrade, Serbia (1,893 km) and Geneva, Switzerland (2,816 km). Which post accepts applications from residents of Egypt is decided by Jamaica, so confirm it with the mission or the official visa portal before booking an appointment.

Jamaican citizens travelling to Egypt

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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.

Egyptian citizens planning a trip to Jamaica can compare how foreign ministries rate it: 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 Egyptian citizens can stay in Jamaica

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

How Egyptian citizens apply

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

Jamaican citizens travelling to Egypt

Jamaican citizens receive their visa for Egypt at the border; it covers up to 30 days.

Frequently asked questions

Do Egyptian citizens need a visa for Jamaica?

Egyptian citizens need a visa for Jamaica, obtained before travel.

Is there an embassy of Jamaica in Egypt?

No. Jamaica has no embassy in Egypt. The nearest Jamaican consulate is in Athens, Greece, 1,127 km from Cairo.

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 Egypt?

Jamaican citizens receive their visa for Egypt at the border; it covers up to 30 days.

Can Egyptian citizens enter Jamaica visa-free?

No; Egyptian 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.