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Special exemption for cruise passengers allowing entry without visa or passport for short port visits. Valid only for passengers remaining with their vessel.

Entry visa for business visitors conducting commercial activities. Jamaica uses a single entry visa system that covers business purposes along with tourism and visiting friends/family.

Single-purpose entry visa for leisure travel and tourism in Jamaica. Valid for stays up to 90 days for non-Commonwealth nationals. Jamaica does not issue purpose-specific visas; this is the standard entry visa.

Transit visa for travelers passing through Jamaica en route to another destination. Allows brief stays during connection to final destination.

Certificate exempting foreign nationals married to Jamaican citizens from requiring a work permit. Allows employment in Jamaica without separate work authorization.

Permanent residence for foreign nationals employed in Jamaica for at least 3 years. Path to indefinite stay and eventual citizenship.

Five-year renewable residency visa for investors making capital investments in Jamaica's tourism or business sectors. Pathway to permanent residency after 5 years.

Permanent residency for foreign nationals married to Jamaican citizens. Pathway to citizenship through marriage to a Jamaican national.

Permanent residency for retired foreign nationals wishing to retire in Jamaica. Requires proof of pension or retirement income.

Emergency visa issued at Jamaica's ports of entry (airports and seaports) for travelers who should have obtained a visa prior to arrival but did not.

Authorization for international students to study at registered Jamaican educational institutions. Requires enrollment confirmation and valid health status.

Temporary residence permit for dependents of individuals working or living in Jamaica. Available for spouses, children, and elderly parents of eligible sponsors.

Temporary residence permit for foreign nationals married to Jamaican citizens. Allows extended stay in Jamaica as spouse of a Jamaican national.

Entry without visa for nationals of Commonwealth countries, CARICOM members, and select other nations. Allows short-term stays without visa application.

Employment authorization allowing foreign nationals to work in Jamaica. Requires employer sponsorship and Ministry of Labour approval. Separate from entry visa system.