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Jamaica visa for citizens of the Republic of the Congo

Visa required

Citizens of the Republic of the Congo 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 citizens of the Republic of the Congo apply for a visa for Jamaica

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

The nearest Jamaican missions to Brazzaville are in Abuja, Nigeria (1,711 km from Brazzaville), Dar es Salaam, Tanzania (2,665 km) and Athens, Greece (4,784 km). Which post accepts applications from residents of the Republic of the Congo is decided by Jamaica, so confirm it with the mission or the official visa portal before booking an appointment.

Jamaican citizens travelling to the Republic of the Congo

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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.

Citizens of the Republic of the Congo 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).

Good to know

How long citizens of the Republic of the Congo can stay in Jamaica

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

How citizens of the Republic of the Congo apply

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

Jamaican citizens travelling to the Republic of the Congo

Jamaican citizens need a visa for the Republic of the Congo, obtained before travel. The rule is the same in both directions between the Republic of the Congo and Jamaica.

Frequently asked questions

Do citizens of the Republic of the Congo need a visa for Jamaica?

Citizens of the Republic of the Congo must obtain a visa before travelling to Jamaica.

Is there an embassy of Jamaica in the Republic of the Congo?

No. Jamaica has no embassy in the Republic of the Congo. The nearest Jamaican embassy is in Abuja, Nigeria, 1,711 km from Brazzaville.

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 the Republic of the Congo?

Jamaican citizens need a visa for the Republic of the Congo, obtained before travel.

Can citizens of the Republic of the Congo enter Jamaica visa-free?

No; citizens of the Republic of the Congo 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.