Prepare for your arrival visa
Check the accepted arrival points, documents and payment arrangements before departure.
Confirm the visa-on-arrival route
Check with the destination’s immigration authority that a visa on arrival is available for your passport and trip.
Prepare for visa issuance on arrival
Keep your passport and supporting documents ready. Confirm the fee, accepted payment method and eligible point of entry before departure.
Check the visa you receive
Check the passport details, permitted stay and entry conditions on the visa issued to you.
What to prepare for your trip
Check each item as you prepare it. Labels show which documents are required, conditional, or recommended.
Your circumstances may require additional documents. Ticks track preparation, not eligibility or admission.
Costs & timing
Visa fees and decision times for this route. Check the official service for your final amount.
Government fees
- Visa obtained at the port of entry
- USD 100
Arrival paperwork is a separate step
Immigration/Customs C5 form
PICA requires a completed, signed C5 form for the immigration interview. Complete it online or use a physical form; the online service asks for passport, trip, address and customs-declaration details.
Open Immigration/Customs C5 formDetails that can change your plans
Extensions need approval before your landing time expires
Apply to PICA before the leave-by date stamped when you entered; an extension is not automatic. PICA lists a visitor maximum of 12 months for Commonwealth citizens and 6 months for non-Commonwealth citizens, but these are overall visitor-category ceilings, not the stay granted automatically on arrival. A visitor-extension application requires a passport with at least six months remaining, a return ticket, a letter explaining the reason, any applicable entry visa and a JMD 10,000 processing fee.
Official guidanceJamaica at a glance
- Capital
- Kingston
- Currency
- JMD
- Calling code
- ++1-876
Questions for this route
Do travelers with an ordinary passport from Georgia need a visa for Jamaica?
For tourism in Jamaica, travelers using an ordinary passport from Georgia should prepare for a visa on arrival.
How much is the government fee?
Visa obtained at the port of entry: USD 100 for one entry. Check the official payment page for exemptions and any additional charges.
Do I need to complete Immigration/Customs C5 form?
Required for this route. PICA requires a completed, signed C5 form for the immigration interview. Complete it online or use a physical form; the online service asks for passport, trip, address and customs-declaration details. It does not replace a required visa or travel authorisation.
Can I extend my stay in Jamaica?
Apply to PICA before the leave-by date stamped when you entered; an extension is not automatic. PICA lists a visitor maximum of 12 months for Commonwealth citizens and 6 months for non-Commonwealth citizens, but these are overall visitor-category ceilings, not the stay granted automatically on arrival. A visitor-extension application requires a passport with at least six months remaining, a return ticket, a letter explaining the reason, any applicable entry visa and a JMD 10,000 processing fee.
What if I’m going to work, study or stay longer?
This guide is for a short tourist visit on an ordinary passport. It does not establish eligibility for employment, study or residence. Use the destination’s official guidance for your actual purpose.
Does my country of residence change the answer?
Passport nationality and legal residence are different. This page starts with your passport. Residence can change where you apply and which application channel is available; an existing visa or residence permit may also create an exception. Check the official eligibility guidance for your circumstances.
Official websites
Use these government websites to confirm requirements and complete any application.
About this guide
This guide covers short tourist visits on an ordinary passport. Your nationality, residence, travel document and purpose can affect the entry conditions. Check the linked official guidance before travel; the border authority decides admission and your permitted stay.
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