New Zealand passport → Jamaica
Do New Zealander citizens need a visa for Jamaica?
Visa-free entry
New Zealander passport holders can visit Jamaica without a visa.
What this means for your trip
- Carry a passport valid for at least six months beyond your travel dates; this is the most common rule.
- Immigration may ask for a return or onward ticket, hotel bookings and proof of funds.
- Visa-free entry is for tourism and short visits. Work and long stays need a proper visa.
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Jamaica at a glance
- Capital
- Kingston
- Currency
- Jamaican dollar (JMD)
- Languages
- English, Jamaican Patois
- Calling code
- +1876
- Region
- Caribbean
Jamaica for other passports
- New ZealandVisa-free
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 New Zealander passport holders
Antigua and BarbudaVisa-free180 days
BahamasVisa-free90 days
BarbadosVisa-free180 days
DominicaVisa-free180 days
Dominican RepublicVisa-free30 days
GrenadaVisa-free90 days
HaitiVisa-free90 days
Saint LuciaVisa-free42 days
Common questions
Do New Zealander citizens need a visa for Jamaica?
New Zealander passport holders can visit Jamaica without a visa.
How long can New Zealander citizens stay in Jamaica?
The allowed stay depends on the visa you are granted. Check the decision letter or entry stamp.
Can New Zealander citizens get a visa on arrival in Jamaica?
You do not need one: entry is visa-free.
How many countries can New Zealander citizens visit without a visa?
153 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The New Zealand passport ranks #11 of 94 (passports with equal scores share a rank).
Source: Wikipedia contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0). Updated weekly. Rules can change, so give the official site a quick look before you fly.