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Jamaica visa for Ivorian citizens

Visa required

Ivorian 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

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 Ivorian citizens apply for a visa for Jamaica

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

Measured from Yamoussoukro, Jamaican embassies and consulates are closest in Abuja, Nigeria (1,430 km), Geneva, Switzerland (4,516 km) and Athens, Greece (4,533 km). Which post accepts applications from residents of Ivory Coast is decided by Jamaica, so confirm it with the mission or the official visa portal before booking an appointment.

Jamaican citizens travelling to Ivory Coast

JamaicaIvory Coast Electronic travel authorisation (ETA) Ivory Coast 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 Ivory Coast 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 Ivorian citizens can stay in Jamaica

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

How Ivorian citizens apply

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

Jamaican citizens travelling to Ivory Coast

Before flying to Ivory Coast, Jamaican citizens must obtain an ETA online; stays of up to 90 days are allowed.

Frequently asked questions

Do Ivorian citizens need a visa for Jamaica?

Ivorian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Jamaica.

Is there an embassy of Jamaica in Ivory Coast?

No. Jamaica has no embassy in Ivory Coast. The nearest Jamaican embassy is in Abuja, Nigeria, 1,430 km from Yamoussoukro.

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 Ivory Coast?

Before flying to Ivory Coast, Jamaican citizens must obtain an ETA online; stays of up to 90 days are allowed.

Can Ivorian citizens enter Jamaica visa-free?

No; Ivorian 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.