United Arab Emirates passport → Jamaica

Do Emirati citizens need a visa for Jamaica?

Visa on arrival30 days

Emirati passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Jamaica for up to 30 days. You do not need to apply before you fly.

What this means for your trip

Keep the visa fee ready, ideally in US dollars or the local currency, plus passport photos.
Expect to show a return ticket, hotel booking and proof of funds at the counter.
Some countries also offer the same visa online, which can save queueing on arrival.

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Jamaica at a glance

Capital: Kingston
Currency: Jamaican dollar (JMD)
Languages: English, Jamaican Patois
Calling code: +1876
Region: Caribbean

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Jamaica for other passports

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 Emirati passport holders

Antigua and BarbudaVisa-free30 days
BahamasVisa-free90 days
BarbadosVisa-free90 days
CubaVisa-free90 days
DominicaVisa-free21 days
Dominican RepublicVisa-free90 days
GrenadaVisa-free90 days
HaitiVisa-free90 days

Common questions

Do Emirati citizens need a visa for Jamaica?

Emirati passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Jamaica for up to 30 days. You do not need to apply before you fly.

How long can Emirati citizens stay in Jamaica?

Up to 30 days under the current visa on arrival rule. Longer stays need a different visa.

How many countries can Emirati citizens visit without a visa?

172 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The United Arab Emirates passport ranks #1 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.