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Jamaica visa for Zimbabwean citizens

Visa required

Zimbabwean 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 Zimbabwean citizens apply for a visa for Jamaica

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

The nearest Jamaican missions to Harare are in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania (1,519 km from Harare), Abuja, Nigeria (3,950 km) and Athens, Greece (6,260 km). Which post accepts applications from residents of Zimbabwe is decided by Jamaica, so confirm it with the mission or the official visa portal before booking an appointment.

Jamaican citizens travelling to Zimbabwe

JamaicaZimbabwe Visa-free, 90 days Zimbabwe 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 Zimbabwe 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 Zimbabwean citizens can stay in Jamaica

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

How Zimbabwean citizens apply

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

Jamaican citizens travelling to Zimbabwe

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

Frequently asked questions

Do Zimbabwean citizens need a visa for Jamaica?

Zimbabwean citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Jamaica.

Is there an embassy of Jamaica in Zimbabwe?

No. Jamaica has no embassy in Zimbabwe. The nearest Jamaican consulate is in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, 1,519 km from Harare.

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 Zimbabwe?

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

Can Zimbabwean citizens enter Jamaica visa-free?

No; Zimbabwean 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.