Laos
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Jamaica visa for Lao citizens
Entry requirement
Lao citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Jamaica.
- Where to apply
- No mission in your country
- Visa guide
- Jamaica visa guide
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)
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 Lao citizens apply for a visa for Jamaica
Jamaica has no embassy or consulate in Laos on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.
- High Commission of Jamaica in New Delhi2,845 km
B-8 2, New Delhi
- Embassy of Jamaica in Tokyo4,142 km
2-13-1, Motoazabu, Minato-ku, Tokyo
- 7,473 km
Measured from Vientiane, Jamaican embassies and consulates are closest in New Delhi, India (2,845 km), Tokyo, Japan (4,142 km) and Dar es Salaam, Tanzania (7,473 km). Which post accepts applications from residents of Laos is decided by Jamaica, so confirm it with the mission or the official visa portal before booking an appointment.
Jamaican citizens travelling to Laos
JamaicaLaos Visa on arrival Laos 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.
Lao 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). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.
Good to know
How long Lao citizens can stay in Jamaica
How long Lao citizens may stay in Jamaica is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Lao citizens apply
Jamaica has no embassy or career consulate in Laos. Lao citizens apply through a mission of Jamaica accredited to Laos from abroad; the official visa portal of Jamaica names the right place.
Jamaican citizens travelling to Laos
Jamaican citizens receive their visa for Laos at the border; it covers up to 30 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do Lao citizens need a visa for Jamaica?
Lao citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Jamaica.
Is there an embassy of Jamaica in Laos?
No. Jamaica has no embassy in Laos. The nearest Jamaican embassy is in New Delhi, India, 2,845 km from Vientiane.
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 Laos?
Jamaican citizens receive their visa for Laos at the border; it covers up to 30 days.
Can Lao citizens enter Jamaica visa-free?
No; Lao 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.