HaitiJamaica

Jamaica visa for Haitian citizens

Visa required

Haitian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Jamaica.

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 Haitian citizens apply for a visa for Jamaica

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

The nearest Jamaican missions to Port-au-Prince are in Santo Domingo, the Dominican Republic (253 km from Port-au-Prince), Havana, Cuba (1,164 km) and Washington D.C., the United States (2,310 km). Which post accepts applications from residents of Haiti is decided by Jamaica, so confirm it with the mission or the official visa portal before booking an appointment.

Jamaican citizens travelling to Haiti

JamaicaHaiti Visa-free, 90 days Haiti visa for citizens of Jamaica

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 Haiti 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 Haitian citizens can stay in Jamaica

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

How Haitian citizens apply

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

Jamaican citizens travelling to Haiti

Jamaican citizens can visit Haiti without a visa for up to 90 days.

Frequently asked questions

Do Haitian citizens need a visa for Jamaica?

Haitian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Jamaica.

Is there an embassy of Jamaica in Haiti?

No. Jamaica has no embassy in Haiti. The nearest Jamaican embassy is in Santo Domingo, the Dominican Republic, 253 km from Port-au-Prince.

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 Haiti?

Jamaican citizens can visit Haiti without a visa for up to 90 days.

Can Haitian citizens enter Jamaica visa-free?

No; Haitian 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.