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Jamaica visa for Ethiopian citizens

Visa required

Jamaica requires Ethiopian 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

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 Ethiopian citizens apply for a visa for Jamaica

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

The nearest Jamaican missions to Addis Ababa are in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania (1,754 km from Addis Ababa), Abuja, Nigeria (3,428 km) and Athens, Greece (3,562 km). Jamaica sets which of its missions takes applications from Ethiopia; the mission or the official visa portal confirms it before an appointment is booked.

Jamaican citizens travelling to Ethiopia

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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 Ethiopia 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 Ethiopian citizens can stay in Jamaica

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

How Ethiopian citizens apply

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

Jamaican citizens travelling to Ethiopia

Jamaican citizens need an e-Visa for Ethiopia, applied for online before travel and valid for up to 90 days.

Frequently asked questions

Do Ethiopian citizens need a visa for Jamaica?

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

Is there an embassy of Jamaica in Ethiopia?

No. Jamaica has no embassy in Ethiopia. The nearest Jamaican consulate is in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, 1,754 km from Addis Ababa.

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 Ethiopia?

Jamaican citizens need an e-Visa for Ethiopia, applied for online before travel and valid for up to 90 days.

Can Ethiopian citizens enter Jamaica visa-free?

No; Ethiopian 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.