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Jamaica visa for Nicaraguan citizens

Visa required

Jamaica requires Nicaraguan 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 Nicaraguan citizens apply for a visa for Jamaica

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

Measured from Managua, Jamaican embassies and consulates are closest in Havana, Cuba (1,287 km), Mexico City, Mexico (1,606 km) and Santo Domingo, the Dominican Republic (1,884 km). Jamaica sets which of its missions takes applications from Nicaragua; the mission or the official visa portal confirms it before an appointment is booked.

Jamaican citizens travelling to Nicaragua

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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 Nicaragua 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 Nicaraguan citizens can stay in Jamaica

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

How Nicaraguan citizens apply

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

Jamaican citizens travelling to Nicaragua

Jamaican citizens can get a visa on arrival in Nicaragua, valid for stays of up to 30 days.

Frequently asked questions

Do Nicaraguan citizens need a visa for Jamaica?

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

Is there an embassy of Jamaica in Nicaragua?

No. Jamaica has no embassy in Nicaragua. The nearest Jamaican embassy is in Havana, Cuba, 1,287 km from Managua.

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 Nicaragua?

Jamaican citizens can get a visa on arrival in Nicaragua, valid for stays of up to 30 days.

Can Nicaraguan citizens enter Jamaica visa-free?

No; Nicaraguan 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.