Jamaica passport power
Americas · PassRank 84 · ranked 104th of 199
The Jamaica passport has a PassRank score of 84 in 2026, placing it 104th of 199 worldwide and making it a mid-table passport. Holders can enter 55 destinations visa-free, 24 with a visa on arrival and 5 via an eTA — that is 84 of 199 destinations with no visa needed in advance. A further 43 require an e-visa and 71 require a standard visa before travel.
Source: Passport Index dataset. Data as of June 2026.
Jamaica passport at a glance
| Access type | Destinations |
|---|---|
| Visa-free | 55 |
| Visa on arrival | 24 |
| eTA / ETA | 5 |
| PassRank score (no visa needed in advance) | 84 |
| e-Visa | 43 |
| Visa required | 71 |
| No admission | 0 |
Source: Passport Index dataset (imorte/passport-index-data). Data as of June 2026.
PassRank score = visa-free + visa on arrival + eTA = 84. Snapshot 17 February 2026. Counts exclude the Jamaica itself. See how this is calculated.
Visa-free destinations (55)
Countries and territories the Jamaica passport can enter visa-free (days shown where the dataset records a limit):
| Destination | Max stay |
|---|---|
| Angola | 30 days |
| Antigua and Barbuda | 180 days |
| Argentina | 90 days |
| Bahamas | 90 days |
| Bangladesh | 90 days |
| Barbados | 180 days |
| Belize | — |
| Botswana | 90 days |
| Brazil | 90 days |
| Chile | 90 days |
| Colombia | 90 days |
| Dominica | 180 days |
| Dominican Republic | 30 days |
| Ecuador | 90 days |
| Fiji | 120 days |
| Gambia | 90 days |
| Ghana | 60 days |
| Grenada | 90 days |
| Guyana | 180 days |
| Haiti | 90 days |
| Hong Kong | 90 days |
| Kenya | 90 days |
| Kiribati | 90 days |
| Lesotho | 90 days |
| Malawi | 90 days |
| Malaysia | 30 days |
| Mauritius | 90 days |
| Mexico | 180 days |
| Micronesia | 30 days |
| Namibia | 90 days |
| Palestine | — |
| Panama | 90 days |
| Peru | 180 days |
| Philippines | 30 days |
| Russia | 90 days |
| Rwanda | 30 days |
| Saint Lucia | 42 days |
| Saint Vincent and the Grenadines | 180 days |
| Serbia | 30 days |
| Seychelles | 90 days |
| Singapore | 30 days |
| South Africa | 90 days |
| Suriname | 180 days |
| Swaziland | 30 days |
| Tajikistan | 30 days |
| Tanzania | 90 days |
| Thailand | 60 days |
| Trinidad and Tobago | — |
| Uganda | 90 days |
| Uruguay | 90 days |
| Uzbekistan | 30 days |
| Vanuatu | 120 days |
| Venezuela | 90 days |
| Zambia | 90 days |
| Zimbabwe | 90 days |
Source: Passport Index dataset. Data as of June 2026.
Visa on arrival (24)
Destinations that issue the Jamaica passport a visa on arrival (effectively visa-free, paid at the border):
| Destination | Max stay |
|---|---|
| Burundi | — |
| Cambodia | — |
| Cape Verde | — |
| Comoros | — |
| Djibouti | — |
| Egypt | — |
| Guinea-Bissau | — |
| Iran | — |
| Jordan | — |
| Laos | — |
| Macao | — |
| Madagascar | — |
| Maldives | — |
| Mozambique | — |
| Nepal | — |
| Nicaragua | — |
| Palau | — |
| Samoa | — |
| Senegal | — |
| Sierra Leone | — |
| Sri Lanka | — |
| Timor-Leste | — |
| Turkey | — |
| Tuvalu | — |
Source: Passport Index dataset. Data as of June 2026.
Electronic travel authorisation / eTA (5)
Destinations requiring only an online eTA (e.g. ESTA, eTA, eVisitor) for the Jamaica passport — quick to obtain and counted toward the PassRank score:
| Destination | Max stay |
|---|---|
| Israel | — |
| Ivory Coast | — |
| Papua New Guinea | — |
| Saint Kitts and Nevis | — |
| South Korea | — |
Source: Passport Index dataset. Data as of June 2026.
e-Visa required (43)
Destinations that require an e-visa obtained before travel (not counted in the PassRank score):
| Destination | Max stay |
|---|---|
| Albania | — |
| Armenia | — |
| Australia | — |
| Azerbaijan | — |
| Bahrain | — |
| Benin | — |
| Bhutan | — |
| Bolivia | — |
| Burkina Faso | — |
| Cameroon | — |
| Chad | — |
| Cuba | — |
| DR Congo | — |
| El Salvador | — |
| Equatorial Guinea | — |
| Ethiopia | — |
| Gabon | — |
| Georgia | — |
| Guinea | — |
| India | — |
| Indonesia | — |
| Iraq | — |
| Kazakhstan | — |
| Kyrgyzstan | — |
| Liberia | — |
| Libya | — |
| Mauritania | — |
| Moldova | — |
| Mongolia | — |
| Myanmar | — |
| Nigeria | — |
| Oman | — |
| Pakistan | — |
| Qatar | — |
| Sao Tome and Principe | — |
| Saudi Arabia | — |
| Somalia | — |
| South Sudan | — |
| Syria | — |
| Togo | — |
| Ukraine | — |
| United Arab Emirates | — |
| Vietnam | — |
Source: Passport Index dataset. Data as of June 2026.
Visa required in advance (71)
Destinations where Jamaica passport holders must obtain a standard visa before travelling:
| Destination | Max stay |
|---|---|
| Afghanistan | — |
| Algeria | — |
| Andorra | — |
| Austria | — |
| Belarus | — |
| Belgium | — |
| Bosnia and Herzegovina | — |
| Brunei | — |
| Bulgaria | — |
| Canada | — |
| Central African Republic | — |
| China | — |
| Congo | — |
| Costa Rica | — |
| Croatia | — |
| Cyprus | — |
| Czech Republic | — |
| Denmark | — |
| Eritrea | — |
| Estonia | — |
| Finland | — |
| France | — |
| Germany | — |
| Greece | — |
| Guatemala | — |
| Honduras | — |
| Hungary | — |
| Iceland | — |
| Ireland | — |
| Italy | — |
| Japan | — |
| Kosovo | — |
| Kuwait | — |
| Latvia | — |
| Lebanon | — |
| Liechtenstein | — |
| Lithuania | — |
| Luxembourg | — |
| Mali | — |
| Malta | — |
| Marshall Islands | — |
| Monaco | — |
| Montenegro | — |
| Morocco | — |
| Nauru | — |
| Netherlands | — |
| New Zealand | — |
| Niger | — |
| North Korea | — |
| North Macedonia | — |
| Norway | — |
| Paraguay | — |
| Poland | — |
| Portugal | — |
| Romania | — |
| San Marino | — |
| Slovakia | — |
| Slovenia | — |
| Solomon Islands | — |
| Spain | — |
| Sudan | — |
| Sweden | — |
| Switzerland | — |
| Taiwan | — |
| Tonga | — |
| Tunisia | — |
| Turkmenistan | — |
| United Kingdom | — |
| United States | — |
| Vatican | — |
| Yemen | — |
Source: Passport Index dataset. Data as of June 2026.
Frequently asked questions
How many countries can Jamaica passport holders visit visa-free?
The Jamaica passport has a PassRank score of 84, meaning holders can enter 84 of 199 destinations without arranging a visa in advance: 55 visa-free, 24 with a visa on arrival and 5 via an eTA. A further 43 require an e-visa and 71 require a standard visa. Snapshot 17 February 2026.
What is the Jamaica passport's rank in 2026?
The Jamaica passport ranks 104th out of 199 on the PassRank index in 2026, with a score of 84. PassRank counts destinations reachable visa-free, on arrival or via eTA; it is our own methodology and may differ from commercial indices.
Does Jamaica need a visa for the United States?
Jamaica passport holders need a visa for the United States in advance, per the snapshot. Verify the current requirement with the official US source.
How is the Jamaica PassRank score calculated?
We count every destination the Jamaica passport can enter with no visa required before travel: visa-free (55), visa on arrival (24) and eTA/ETA (5). e-Visas are excluded because they must be obtained in advance. The data is a dated snapshot from the open passport-index dataset (passportindex.org). See the methodology page for details.
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Source & accuracy
Access data is a dated snapshot from the open passport-index dataset (MIT packaging; data from passportindex.org), captured 17 February 2026. The PassRank score is our own transparent count and may differ from commercial indices. This is general information, not legal or immigration advice — visa rules change frequently; always verify the current requirement with the destination's official government source before booking travel. PassRank is not affiliated with Passport Index or Henley & Partners.
Last updated: 2026-06-21