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Jamaica visa for Eritrean citizens

Visa required

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

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 Eritrean citizens apply for a visa for Jamaica

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

The nearest Jamaican missions to Asmara are in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania (2,455 km from Asmara), Athens, Greece (2,935 km) and Abuja, Nigeria (3,482 km). Jamaica sets which of its missions takes applications from Eritrea; the mission or the official visa portal confirms it before an appointment is booked.

Jamaican citizens travelling to Eritrea

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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 Eritrea 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 Eritrean citizens can stay in Jamaica

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

How Eritrean citizens apply

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

Jamaican citizens travelling to Eritrea

Jamaican citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Eritrea. The rule is the same in both directions between Eritrea and Jamaica.

Frequently asked questions

Do Eritrean citizens need a visa for Jamaica?

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

Is there an embassy of Jamaica in Eritrea?

No. Jamaica has no embassy in Eritrea. The nearest Jamaican consulate is in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, 2,455 km from Asmara.

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 Eritrea?

Jamaican citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Eritrea.

Can Eritrean citizens enter Jamaica visa-free?

No; Eritrean 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.