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🇪🇹 Does an Ethiopian need a visa for Jamaica 🇯🇲?

What this means for your trip

You apply at an embassy, consulate or authorised visa centre of the destination, usually with an application form, passport photos, bank statements, travel itinerary and accommodation bookings.

Processing takes days to weeks, and some embassies require an interview; start the application well before your trip.

Your passport should normally be valid for at least six months beyond your planned departure date and have blank pages for stamps; many countries apply this rule.

Jamaica at a glance

Capital: Kingston · Currency: Jamaican dollar (JMD, $) · Official languages: English, Jamaican Patois · Calling code: +1876

U.S. State Department travel advisory for Jamaica: Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution (updated 23 June 2026). It is written for U.S. citizens; read the advisory before you book.

Plugs and voltage

You need a travel adapter: Jamaica uses plug types A, B, Ethiopia uses C, E, F, J, L. Mains voltage differs (Jamaica: 116 V; Ethiopia: 220 V): most phone and laptop chargers accept 100–240 V, but single-voltage devices such as some hair dryers need a converter.

More about entering Jamaica →

Easier destinations near Jamaica for Ethiopian passport holders

• 🇧🇧 Barbados — Visa-free 90 days
• 🇩🇲 Dominica — Visa-free 21 days
• 🇭🇹 Haiti — Visa-free 90 days
• 🇻🇨 Saint Vincent and the Grenadines — Visa-free 90 days
• 🇱🇨 Saint Lucia — Visa on arrival
• 🇦🇬 Antigua and Barbuda — e-Visa
• 🇧🇸 Bahamas — e-Visa
• 🇨🇺 Cuba — e-Visa

The other way round

🇯🇲 Jamaican passport holders visiting Ethiopia: Jamaican passport holders need a visa for Ethiopia, and it can be applied for online as an e-Visa before travelling.

The Ethiopian passport at a glance

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