Iraq passport → Jamaica
Do Iraqi citizens need a visa for Jamaica?
Iraqi passport holders need a visa for Jamaica, applied for in advance at an embassy, consulate or visa application centre.
What this means for your trip
- Book an appointment with the embassy, consulate or its visa centre early. Waits can be long in peak season.
- Typical documents: application form, photos, bank statements, ITR, employment letter, bookings and travel insurance.
- If you already hold certain other visas, a simpler route may apply. Check the section below.
Jamaica at a glance
- Capital
- Kingston
- Currency
- Jamaican dollar (JMD)
- Languages
- English, Jamaican Patois
- Calling code
- +1876
- Region
- Caribbean
Jamaica for other passports
- IraqVisa required
IndiaVisa-free
United StatesVisa-free180 days
United KingdomVisa-free180 days
United Arab EmiratesVisa on arrival30 days
ChinaVisa-free30 days
SingaporeVisa-free180 days
PakistanVisa required
BangladeshVisa-free180 days
Sri LankaVisa required
NepalVisa required
NigeriaVisa required
PhilippinesVisa required
Nearby in Caribbean for Iraqi passport holders
DominicaVisa-free21 days
HaitiVisa-free90 days
Antigua and BarbudaeVisa
BahamaseVisa
Saint Kitts and NeviseVisa
Trinidad and TobagoeVisa
BarbadosVisa required
CubaVisa required
Common questions
Do Iraqi citizens need a visa for Jamaica?
Iraqi passport holders need a visa for Jamaica, applied for in advance at an embassy, consulate or visa application centre.
How long can Iraqi citizens stay in Jamaica?
The allowed stay depends on the visa you are granted. Check the decision letter or entry stamp.
Can Iraqi citizens get a visa on arrival in Jamaica?
Not under the standard rules.
How many countries can Iraqi citizens visit without a visa?
29 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The Iraq passport ranks #92 of 94 (passports with equal scores share a rank).
Source: Wikipedia, Visa requirements for Iraqi citizens (edited 17 Sept 2026), CC BY-SA 4.0. Last checked 11 Oct 2026. Rules can change, so give the official site a quick look before you fly.