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Travel Document Required
By Bill
Evans
United States Citizens: All visitors,
16 years and older, must present a valid passport (or a passport
that has expired for a period not exceeding one year provided that
US immigration will re-admit such person on the expired passport)
or an original birth certificate (with raised seal), naturalization
certificate, or certificate of citizenship along with a valid, state-issued
photo ID. No visa is required for tourists and tourists are allowed
to visit the island for a period not exceeding six months. Underage
(16 and younger) must present an original birth certificate (with
raised seal) and a valid photo ID such as a school ID. All documents
must bear the same name. Residents may use an alien registration
card, however some residents may require a visa. Contact a JTB office
for more information.
Canadian Citizens: All visitors, 16 years and older, must
present a valid passport (or a passport that has expired for a period
not exceeding one year provided that Canadian immigration will re-admit
such person on the expired passport) or a "Statement of Live
Birth" certificate with valid government issued photo ID. No
visa is required for tourists and tourists are allowed to visit
the island for a period not exceeding six months. Underage (16 and
younger) must present an original birth certificate (with raised
seal) and a valid photo ID such as a school ID. All documents must
bear the same name. Residents may use an alien registration card,
however some residents may require a visa. Contact a JTB office
for more information.
UK Citizens: Commonwealth citizens need passports (no visa
is required).
Japan Citizens: Passport required. Visa is required for
stays of over 30 days.
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"Come to Jamaica and
Feel Alright"
• Credit: Information above
was provided by the Jamaica Tourist Board. Going to the “Official
Site of the Jamaica Tourist Board” to take advantage of all
the information they have amassed is highly recommended.
• Stays of longer than 6 months
will require a VISA. Information on obtaining a VISA can be found
at: Consulate
General of Jamaica
• Need help in planning your
adventure travel while in Jamaica. Feel free to email me at the
following addresses : accompong98@yahoo.com
• See
the other Articles written by Bill
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