Jamaica

Jamaica Passport

As of right now, the Guide Passport Index has the Jamaican passport ranked 58th. 87 nations are accessible without a visa thanks to it. It has a medium mobility score overall as a result. Holders of a Jamaican passport are granted entry into many countries, including Singapore, the UK, Hong Kong, Israel, and Kenya, without the need for a visa upon arrival. However, holders with Jamaican passports must obtain a visa in order to access approximately 142 countries worldwide, necessitating extensive planning ahead of time. The whole European Union, the US, and Australia are among the places where a visa is needed.

Passport rank

59

Visa-free travel to

86 Destinations
Jamaica Passport

eTA

2 Destinations

Visa required

107 Destinations

The number of nations that permit entry without a visa (also known as visa-free countries) and those that require a visa on arrival (also known as visa-on-arrival countries) or an electronic travel authorization (eTA) is added to determine the ranking of Jamaica passports in relation to other passports issued in the world. Currently, there are two eTA destinations, 27 Jamaican countries that require a visa upon arrival, and 58 Jamaican passport-free countries.Passengers bearing a Jamaican passport are able to enter 87 different countries worldwide using an eTA, a visa on arrival, or no visa at all. The Jamaican passport is ranked 58th in the world as a result. Aside from these Jamaica visa-free and visa-on-arrival countries, there are 142 more places that require an eVisa or a physical visa for entry for holders of a Jamaica passport (i.e. visa required countries).

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World Tour

With 14 parishes, the island nation of Jamaica was once a British possession. Saint Andrew, Saint Catherine, and Clarendon are the three most significant parishes. The nation is located south of Cuba in the Caribbean. It is 10,991 square kilometers in size. The majority of the country is mountainous, with slender coastal lowlands. Its year-round tropical environment is hot, muggy, and lacks significant seasonal differences. There are roughly 2.8 million individuals living there. With 1.2 million residents, Kingston is both the most populous city and the nation's capital.Portmore and Spanish Town are two more significant cities. Sangster International Airport (MBJ), which handles 4.7 million passengers a year, is the biggest international airport in the nation. As a result, it is now the Caribbean's fourth busiest airport. It bears Sir Donald Sangster's name, the former prime minister. Access to locations in the Americas, Europe, and the Caribbean is available from the airport. African, Chinese, Indian, and European cultures are mixed together in Jamaica. With over 64% of the population identifying as Protestant, the majority of people identify as Christians. English is the official language. The English common law is the basis of the legal system in Jamaica. Under a constitutional monarchy, parliamentary democracy serves as the form of government.King Charles III is in charge of state affairs. Andrew Holness, the prime minister, is the head of state. The Jamaican Dollar (JMD), which is now valued at JMD 153 per USD, is the official currency. With an open economy, the nation produces a GDP of about $26.9 billion. According to the ranking of Commonwealth nations, its economy is the 27th largest. The per capita income of its population is $9,434. The bulk of the nation's income comes from tourism, mining, and international remittances. The services and industrial sectors account for the majority of the GDP. Tourism contributes significantly, accounting for 20% of the GDP.The GDP has grown by 1% during the last few years, or almost stagnantly. Jamaica is a very popular travel destination, particularly for North Americans, because it offers a wide range of urban and natural tourism attractions. Nature and its expansive beaches are its main draws. The Martha Brae River, Port Antonio, Montego Bay, the Blue Hole, Negril Beach, and Kingston, the nation's capital, are a few of the important locations. Hiking, bird watching, fishing, and water sports are the main tourist attractions. An estimated 4.2 million tourists visit the country annually, the bulk of which are from North America.

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