Jamaica visa requirements for Ghanaians

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Jamaican Visa is not required for Ghanaians

Stay Duration: 90 days

Entry Requirements

Ghanaian passport holders can stay in Jamaica visa-free for a duration of 90 days.
Your passport must be valid for the duration of your stay in Jamaica.
Before entry into Jamaica, visitors must have a valid passport, one passport photograph, a copy of a flight itinerary and proof of sufficient funds.
You can apply for an extension of your visa at the Jamaican Passport, Immigration and Citizenship Agency.
Overstaying your visa can result in detention or a fine.
It is permitted to bring local currency (Jamaican dollars) into the country. However, passengers entering Jamaica must declare on their customs form all currencies and monetary instruments they are carrying if it amounts to US$10,000 or more.
Ghanaian visitors have to pay an arrival and departure tax.
Ghanaians visiting Jamaica with pets must obtain a certificate of vaccination and must obtain an import license from the embassy or the high commission.
Ghanaians visiting Jamaica must check for hepatitis A, hepatitis B, typhoid, yellow fever, rabies, meningitis, polio, measles, mumps and rubella (MMR), Tdap (tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis), chickenpox, shingles, pneumonia, and influenza vaccines.
Direct flights are available from the Kotoka International Airport Accra, Ghana to Kingston, Jamaica and may last for up to 9 - 10 hours long.
Religion in Jamaica consists of a breakdown of 66% Christian (62% Protestant, 2% Roman Catholic, and 2% Jehovah's Witnesses), 3% unstated, and 10% other.
The exchange rate between the Ghanaian Cedi and the Jamaican Dollar is currently at 1 (GHS)/ 25.03 (JMD).
Because the time zone currently used in Jamaica is the Eastern Standard Time (GMT-5), Ghana is 5 hours ahead of Jamaica.
Getting around in Jamaica is possible through various means of transportation including Taxis, Buses, Car rentals.
Jamaica uses plug types: A and B. Plug "Type A" is the plug which has two flat parallel pins and plugs "Type B" is the plug which has two flat parallel pins and a grounding pin. Jamaica operates on a 110V supply voltage and 50Hz.
The climate in Jamaica is tropical, hot all year round, with little difference between winter and summer (just a few degrees). Even in winter, daytime temperatures are around 27/30 °C (81/86 °F) and night-time temperatures around 20/23 °C (68/73 °F).
The best time to visit Jamaica is from November to mid-December. That's when the island's already beautiful weather (ranging from the mid-70s to the high 80s all year-round) is the most pleasant and the hotel and flight deals are the easiest to find.
Although English is the official language spoken in Jamaica, Jamaican Creole is also widely spoken.
Visitors might want to pick up some basic Creole phrases to help them navigate communications in rural spaces.
Visitors are advised to be careful when carrying out monetary transactions in Jamaica, from currency changes to relatively expensive purchases.
Visitors taking pictures are advised to be respectful and conscious of their environment while at it. Photo subjects or their guardians might need to be tipped in some cases.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best time to visit Jamaica?

The best time to visit Jamaica is during the months of November to mid-December. That's when the island's already beautiful weather is the most pleasant and hotel and flight deals are the easiest to find.

What do you need to extend your visa?

You need a valid passport, a return ticket and a letter stating the reason extension is being sought, and proof of sufficient funds for your stay for the duration of time requested.

What's the cheapest month to fly to Jamaica?

The cheapest time to travel to Jamaica is during the off-peak season, which is generally September to November.

What foods are commonly eaten in Jamaica?

Common Jamaican delicacies include jerk chicken, with rice, plantains, carrots and green beans, ackee and saltfish, cassava cakes (bammies), callaloo and Jamaican patties.

Can you drink the tap water in Jamaica?

Yes, the tap water is generally safe to drink, however, it is best not to drink the water in the far-flung rural areas.

It's my first time to travel... And am willing to travel to Jamaica.... So what should I do ? Jamaica embassy is not in Ghana here, so how would I gets the visa free from ??

Ebenezer Walters

3 years ago

Will i need a Transit Visa or straight flight to Jamaica

kwaku Amoako

3 years ago

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Abena

3 years ago

How do I obtain the free visa for Jamaica

Abena

3 years ago

How do I obtain the free visa for Jamaica

Abigail

3 years ago

How will I abtain e free visa to Jamaica

Dennis

2 years ago

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Michael Randolph

1 year ago

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Abdulai faisal

1 year ago

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Good day please my name are Ike Oduro a Ghanaian residing in South Africa with Ghanaian Passport. please if I want to visit Some friends in Jamaica Probably next year. do I needs invitation??

kwaku Amoako

3 years ago

yes how will i get the visa free from please?

Where do I have to go in Ghana for my Jamaican Visa.?

Israel Afotey

3 years ago

Where do I have to go in Ghana for my Jamaica visa..??

JAMBWOI??

3 years ago

Where do I go

Please where should I get Jamaica visa free form in Ghana?

Georgia P Clarke

3 years ago

How can I get a tourist visa from Ghana to Jamaica

So this is my question Please if am ready now can it be possible please?

I'm Pastor Wisdom Mensah from Ghana Accra. I need Jamaica Visa. I have church program in Jamaica June. So I need the Visa?

Emmanuel

2 years ago

If a visa free country . Just book your flight with your valid passport and leave

I need ur number please?

Pls I’ll be traveling in 3month time to Jamaica....I’m currently in Nigeria do I need to come down to Ghana before traveling??

I want to travel to Jamaica to visit my fiancee. What do I need also I want to go with my 4 year old son. Thanks?