Central African Republic passport → Jamaica

Do Central African citizens need a visa for Jamaica?

Visa required in advance

Central African passport holders need a visa for Jamaica, arranged before you travel. Depending on the country, that means an online application, a sponsor or agent, or an appointment at a visa centre.

What this means for your trip

Start early. Some countries take the whole application online; others need a visa-centre appointment for fingerprints, and waits can be long in peak season.
Typical documents: application form, photos, bank statements, tax returns, an employment letter, bookings and travel insurance.
If you already hold certain other visas, a simpler route may apply. Check the section below.

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Jamaica at a glance

Capital: Kingston
Currency: Jamaican dollar (JMD)
Languages: English, Jamaican Patois
Calling code: +1876
Region: Caribbean

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Jamaica for other passports

Central African RepublicVisa required
IndiaVisa-free
United StatesVisa-free180 days
United KingdomVisa-free180 days
United Arab EmiratesVisa on arrival30 days
ChinaVisa-free30 days
SingaporeVisa-free180 days
PakistanVisa required
BangladeshVisa-free180 days
Sri LankaVisa required
NepalVisa required
NigeriaVisa required
PhilippinesVisa required

Nearby in Caribbean for Central African passport holders

BarbadosVisa-free90 days
DominicaVisa-free21 days
HaitiVisa-free90 days
Saint Vincent and the GrenadinesVisa-free30 days
Antigua and BarbudaeVisa
BahamaseVisa
CubaeVisa90 days
Saint Kitts and NeviseVisa

Common questions

Do Central African citizens need a visa for Jamaica?

Central African passport holders need a visa for Jamaica, arranged before you travel. Depending on the country, that means an online application, a sponsor or agent, or an appointment at a visa centre.

How long can Central African citizens stay in Jamaica?

The allowed stay depends on the visa you are granted. Check the decision letter or entry stamp.

Can Central African citizens get a visa on arrival in Jamaica?

Not under the standard rules.

How many countries can Central African citizens visit without a visa?

49 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The Central African Republic passport ranks #78 of 94 (passports with equal scores share a rank).

Source: Wikipedia contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0). Updated weekly. Rules can change, so give the official site a quick look before you fly.