Jamaica visa requirements for Zambians
Travel and visa requirements
Jamaican Visa is not required for Zambians
Stay Duration: 30 days
Entry Requirements
- Zambians looking to visit Jamaica can stay for a duration of 30 days without a visa.
- Zambians intending to visit Jamaica are required to provide a passport with six months of validity and with at least two blank pages for stamps on arrival and departure.
- Travelers must be in a position to support himself/herself and accompanying dependents for the duration of stay.
- Zambians looking to travel to Jamaica should not be of unsound mind.
- They must not be the subject of a certificate submitted to the Immigration Officer by a health officer indicating that for medical reasons, permission to land is not desirable.
- They should not have been sentenced in a foreign country for any extraditable crime within the meaning of the Extradition Acts 1870 and 1906.
- They should not be the subject of a deportation order in force under the Aliens Law, Chapter 9.
- They should not be the subject of a landing prohibition order from the Minister of National Security.
- A certificate of yellow fever vaccination is required of the traveler.
- If you are traveling to Jamaica on a cruise, you may use another Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative (WHTI) compliant document.
- Avoid secluded places or situations, including at resorts. Try to always be accompanied by someone you know, including when going to the restroom.
- Security outside of resort areas is unpredictable, especially at night. Do not leave resort property with someone you have just met.
- Any attempt to take marijuana in or out of the country may lead to a serious charge of drug trafficking. Possession of two ounces or less of marijuana may result in a fine.
- Possession of larger amounts of marijuana, or possession of other illegal drugs, may lead to arrest and prosecution.
- Foreign visitors to Jamaica may use marijuana for medicinal purposes with a prescription from a physician in their country or a local doctor.
- For Jamaica, there are two associated plug types, types A and B. Plug type A is the plug which has two flat parallel pins and plug type B is the plug which has two flat parallel pins and a grounding pin. Jamaica operates on a 110V supply voltage and 50Hz.
- Zambia is 7 hours ahead of Jamaica.
- The official currency in Jamaica is the Jamaican Dollar. All-Inclusive resorts and key tourist areas also use US Dollars. Credit and debit cards are accepted in major tourist areas, and you can withdraw Jamaican Dollars from ATMs.
- Religion in Jamaica, according to the most recent census (2001), consists of a breakdown of 66% Christian (62% Protestant, 2% Roman Catholic, and 2% Jehovah's Witnesses), 3% unstated, and 10% others.
- In Jamaica, the climate 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).
- Mainly because of the white-sand beaches and pleasant weather, Jamaica's north coast has become the island's tourist center, the main points being Montego Bay, Ocho Rios, and Port Antonio. Many tourists visit Kingston, but this city is most important as a commercial center and the seat of the Government.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it safe to go to Jamaica?
Jamaica is very safe for tourists. The issues with gang violence that have made the news don't usually impact tourist areas.
What are the places to avoid in Jamaica?
Tourists are advised to avoid traveling in notoriously high-threat areas of Kingston including, but not limited to, Mountain View, Trench Town, Tivoli Gardens, Cassava Piece, and Arnett Gardens. In Montego Bay, avoid the areas of Flankers, Canterbury, Norwood, Rose Heights, Clavers Street, and Hart Street.
Is Jamaica a poor country?
Jamaica has been called the richest poor nation on earth. Jamaicans take pride in their island's abundance of fruits and vegetables, and hunger is not an extreme problem. On the other hand, rural farmers remain poor and only merely scratching out a living.
What is the main source of income in Jamaica?
Jamaica has natural resources, primarily bauxite, and an ideal climate conducive to agriculture and also tourism. The discovery of bauxite in the 1940s and the subsequent establishment of the bauxite-alumina industry shifted Jamaica's economy away from sugar and bananas.
What is the main religion in Jamaica?
Freedom of worship is guaranteed by Jamaica's constitution. Most Jamaicans are Protestant. The largest denominations are the Seventh-day Adventist and Pentecostal churches; a smaller but still significant number of religious adherents belong to various denominations using the name "Church of God".
What is the culture of Jamaica?
Jamaican culture consists of the religion, norms, values, and lifestyle that define the people of Jamaica. The culture is mixed, with an ethnically diverse society, stemming from a history of inhabitants beginning with the original Taino people. The Spaniards originally brought slavery to Jamaica.