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Getting
to Jamaica
Air Travel
Air Service to Montego Bay
Air
Jamaica
Air
Canada
American Airlines
BWIA
British
Airways
Condor
Copa
US
Airways
LTU
Spirit
Airlines
Delta
Airlines
Air Service to Kingston
Air
Jamaica
Air
Canada
Air
Sunshine
American Airlines
BWIA
British
Airways
Cayman
Airways
Northwest
Airlines
Spirit
Airlines
In addition to the airlines listed above, there are a
number of charter flights from North America and Europe.
By Sea
Cruise Ships that include Jamaica on their itinerary.
Carnival Cruise Lines
Reservations: 800 327 9501
Celebrity Cruises
Reservations: 800 437 3111
Costa Cruise Lines
Reservations: 800 462 6782
Fred Olsen Cruise Lines
Reservations: 800 688 3876
Holland America Line
Reservations: 800 426 0327
Norwegian Cruise Line
Reservations: 800 327 7030
Princess Cruises
Reservations: 800 421 0522
Radiddon Seven Seas Cruises
Reservations: 800 285 1835
Royal Caribbean International
Reservations: 800 327 6700
Royal Olympic Cruises
Reservations: 800 468 6400
Sun Cruises
Reservations: 800 468 6400
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Requirements |
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United
States Citizens:
All visitors, 16 years and older, must present a valid
passport (or a passport that has expired for a period
not exceeding one year provided that US immigration
will re-admit such person on the expired passport)
or an original birth certificate (with raised seal),
naturalization certificate, or certificate of citizenship
along with a valid, state-issued photo ID( *
see note below ). No visa is required for tourists
and tourists are allowed to visit the island for a
period not exceeding six months. Underage (16 and
younger) must present an original birth certificate
(with raised seal) and a valid photo ID such as a
school ID. All documents must bear the same name.
Residents may use an alien registration card, however
some residents may require a visa.
Canadian Citizens:
All visitors, 16 years and older, must present a valid
passport (or a passport that has expired for a period
not exceeding one year provided that Canadian immigration
will re-admit such person on the expired passport)
or a "Statement of Live Birth" certificate
with valid government issued photo ID( *
see note below ). No visa is required for tourists
and tourists are allowed to visit the island for a
period not exceeding six months. Underage (16 and
younger) must present an original birth certificate
(with raised seal) and a valid photo ID such as a
school ID. All documents must bear the same name.
Residents may use an alien registration card, however
some residents may require a visa.
UK Citizens:
Commonwealth citizens need passports (no visa is required).
Japan Citizens:
Passport required. Visa is required for stays of over
30 days.
All other countries:
Please contact the Jamaica
Tourist Board office nearest you for requirements.
Jamaica has a departure tax that is payable in cash
only at the airport upon your departure. Currently,
the tax is JA$1000 or US$27 (or equivalent in foreign
currency). Cruise ship passengers also are subject
to a departure tax of US$15.
*Special Notice on Passports
The Department of State and Homeland Security have
announced a "Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative"
in which they are proposing to require all U.S. Citizens,
Canadians, citizens of Bermuda and citizens of Mexico
to have a passport or other accepted secure document
to enter or re-enter the U.S. by January 1, 2008.
The departments said that the requirements would be
rolled out in phases. The proposed timeline is as
follows:
December 31, 2005 - Passport or other accepted document
required for all travel (air/sea) to or from the Caribbean,
Bermuda, Central and South America.
December 31, 2006 - Passport or other accepted document
required for all air, sea to or from Mexico and Canada.
December 31, 2007 - Passport or other accepted document
required for all air, sea and land boarder crossings.
In a joint announcement the departments said that
they are requesting comments on the proposed policy
and suggestions for alternatives. The departments
said that they will consider these suggestions and
comments before they announce a formal rule making
when they will again seek comment on the proposed
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