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Child born in Jamaica to Pakistani Parents [closed]

We are expecting to give birth in Jamaica and parents are Pakistani. As Pakistan has no diplomatic mission in Jamaica, what would be the next steps for us to get right travel documents (for example ...
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How can I travel from Nigeria to Jamaica with just a Jamaican visa?

I got an invitation to visit a friend in Jamaica from Nigeria. I currently don’t possess any visa to any country as I’m trying to apply to get a Jamaican visa. I need to submit a flight itinerary.
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Can I buy one way ticket to Jamaica?

Can I buy a one way ticket to Jamaica if I’m a us citizen. Born Jamaican with a expired Jamaican passport?
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Can a Jamaican citizen travel to Jamaica on an expired passport

Hello there I plan on traveling to Jamaica next month for an emergency. My passport expires this month but I plan to renew my passport at the main pica location in Kingston. I have a valid permanent ...
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Backpacking Jamaica in February [closed]

I would like to ask for advice: I have a free week in February, and I was considering going to Jamaica. I have one friend who would join, so we would be two young guys leaving wives home and looking ...
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How to fly to Jamaica not through US or Canada [closed]

How to fly to Jamaica, not through US or Canada as I have been in the UK for the last 14 days... British Airways is direct but £3000+.
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Travel advice back to UK from Jamaica after covid-19 outbreak

apologies for sloppy writing due to my current situation. I am currently in Jamaica with TUI all inclusive holiday. Just an hour ago I got email from Gov.Uk Travel advice stating following. The ...
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Will a flight from Germany with a layover in the US to Jamaica be cancelled?

Jamaica did a refusal of entry for Germany due to Covid 19 situation (cf. https://kingston.diplo.de/jm-de/aktuelles/-/2316366 | German source). I have booked a flight that goes from Frankfurt to ...
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How do I prove my age to buy alcohol in Jamaica?

I am traveling to Jamaica where the drinking age is 18. I am 20 and I plan on drinking. If I show my American driver's license will I be given a drink or will I be turned down?
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Traveling from US to Jamaica, back to US on B1 visa [closed]

My parents are in the US on B1/B2 visitor visa and we plan to take a short vacation with them to Jamaica. I read up on the Jamaica website, it mentioned that Indian citizens dont need a visa to travel ...
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Jamaica Tourist visa for Indian Citizen

Can you please guide me about Jamaica Tourist visa for Indian citizen whether they need visa or not.
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How could I get to Jamaica without going through US

I m a Nigerian and I want to spend my two weeks holiday in Jamaica with a tourist
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Vacation visa to Jamaica for Nigerian citizens [closed]

I would like to know the requirements to get a vacation visa from Nigeria to Jamaica. I've never applied before and have only been to Ghana, & Cotonou.
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Can a born Jamaican with American citizenship book a one way flight to Jamaica [duplicate]

A born Jamaican lady, who is also a US citizen was recently prevented from boarding a Southwest flight from the USA to Jamaica because of not having a return ticket to the USA. This lady had traveled ...
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Jamaica Auto Rental Insurance

I made a reservation through Expedia for thrifty.com auto rentals in MBJ (Montego Bay, Jamaica airport). I bought rental car insurance from Expedia and read the insurer's fine print. There was a ...
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Where is Harbor Club building in Sandals Ochi?

The map: https://www.sandals.com/ochi/maps/ Is the Harbor Club building synonymous with another building in the map? I am trying to confirm accommodations location and appreciate any references that ...
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How long can I stay in Jamaica without obtaining a visa and do I need to buy a round trip flight?

I am a U.S citizen looking for an adventure and have decided to take my talents to Jamaica. I understand there is a 90-day rule where no visa is required, and that you can go to immigration to ...
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Could not enter Jamaica

I am an American citizen with a US passport. I bought a one-way ticket to Jamaica to visit friends and my boyfriend. He is incarcerated at the moment until October 2018. I was told that I could not ...
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I am a Nigerian citizen with ILR in the UK. Do I need a visa to go on vacation to Jamaica? [duplicate]

I am a Nigerian citizen with ILR in the UK. Do I need a visa to go on vacation to Jamaica?
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Can a Jamaican citizen travel to Jamaica from the US with an expired passport and a US green card?

I am a citizen of Jamaica with a valid US permanent resident card. My Jamaican passport has expired and I have tried with no success to renew it through my assigned consulate in the US since December ...
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Do I need a visa for Jamaica? I'm holding an Egyptian passport along with both Schengen and US visit visas

Good day. I want to confirm if I can enter Jamaica using the Schengen or the US visit visa as I'm Egyptian. Egyptian citizens require a visa for Jamaica.
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Can I buy a one way ticket to Jamaica [closed]

I got married to a Jamaican this year. Now I'm about to go back to apply for residency or citizenship. I know the process is going to take three to six months. Is it compulsory that I buy a return ...
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Can I travel to Jamaica with a one way ticket and buy a return once I am there?

I would like to know if I can buy a return ticket once I am there as I do not know how long I will be staying. I will be staying with relatives if that makes a difference. OR could I buy a ticket and ...
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Recommended route from Ocho Rios to Mandeville: 3 choices [closed]

Jamaica is full of lovely friendly people, however, the drivers are, well, scary. That being said, I have a rental car and intend to drive on a Saturday from Ocho Rios to Mandeville. Google shows ...
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How does liability insurance work in Jamaica? Would the person at-fault pay for all damages?

I am renting a car in Jamaica and plan to buy insurance locally. If someone were to collide into me (not my fault), is the expectation that each person is responsible for repairing their own vehicle ...
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Rental Car Insurance in Jamaica

My trusty Visa card has insured all my rental-cars. It seems that Jamaica is problematic and Visa will not be insured. Based on my reading and Google search, I am under the impression that the ...
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Jamaica: selecting the "Junction" route

I was advised to take the 'Junction' route from KIN to Port Antonio. Is this the clockwise or counterclockwise, coastal route? Are there tolls on this route and will they accept USD? If you ...
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Kingston Airport to Port Antonio routes [closed]

If I rent a car from Kingston Airport to drive to Port Antonio, the road choices include: A3 B1: Mountainous Route A4: coastal road. Longer route I understand that in general, the condition of the ...
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Travel from India to Caribbean or South America

How can someone from with Indian passport come to Jamaica without dealing with a transit visa? We applied for a transit visa through Canada but were denied. We are open to traveling to Jamaica or ...
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Do I need to pay duty tax on my own possessions I bring with me to Jamaica?

I am traveling to Jamaica for my honeymoon on Monday of next week. This article says that visitors to Jamaica may need to pay duty tax on certain items, and to follow these steps to avoid doing so: ...
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I am a Canadian banned from traveling to the US; will I be allowed entry into Jamaica if the flight is direct from Canada?

After traveling a dozen times to the US for vacations I was flagged at US customs because of a 20 year old assault charge found on my record that dates back to my teenage years. I can no longer fly ...
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How can I go from Bangalore to Jamaica without transiting via UK or US?

I want to travel from Bangalore to Jamaica but I do not have a visa to transit in the US or UK. What is the best way to do this that doesn't require any transit visa? One option is Bangalore -> ...
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Getting my girlfriend from Moscow to Jamaica bypassing the USA (no visa)

My girlfriend lives in Moscow and only has a Russian passport/Russian citizenship. I was born and live in NYC and am a US citizen only. We are getting together once a month, but every time I have a ...
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How can an Indian national get a Jamaica tourist visa? [duplicate]

I'm from India.I want to travel Jamaica. Can anybody tell me all the formalities?
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Vacation visa requirements to Jamaica

I am a Nigerian citizen on vacation in the US and would like to visit Jamaica for two weeks do I need a Jamaica visa?
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Can I refuse to answer stupid questions at immigration? [duplicate]

Is it legal for customs and immigration officers to ask me the reason I travelled out of the country and return the same day?
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Visa requirements for Jamaica for an Indian citizen with a US visitor visa

My parents have Indian citizenship and Indian passports. They have US visitor visas and are traveling to US in the next month. I am planning to travel to Jamaica for vacation (5 to 6 days) with my ...
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Jamaica visa requirement for Indian citizen

Recently I found from this that a visa is not required to travel to Jamaica for an Indian citizen. Does that mean I can travel directly to Jamaica with only my passport? Can anyone clarify why a ...
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US dollars in Jamaica

Two questions actually: Are US dollars widely accepted in Jamaica? For example if I'm in a small town buying a pack of gum, would they accept my US dollars? In Jamaica, do they refuse to accept your ...
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Is it legally required for visitors to Jamaica to have certain vaccinations in order to enter the country?

Is it legally required for visitors to Jamaica to have certain vaccinations in order to enter the country? (Say I'm from one of the more affluent parts of the world.)
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Cuban ferry services to other countries

Are there any sail/ferry services that (in the case of sailing, don't require you to be a crew member) will take you to and from Cuba to the various islands and countries around Cuba. A few of the ...
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Are there any cheap ways to get from Jamaica to Cuba?

I'm looking for a flight from Montego Bay to Santiago de Cuba (preferred) or La Havana, but I can't find anything below 400 euros (my trip is one way, at the end of July). Are there any cheap ...
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What is the cheapest and most efficient way to travel around Jamaica?

I'm thinking about going to Jamaica next spring, but I am pretty unfamiliar with the infrastructure of the country. I'd like to go to Ochos Rios and maybe Montego Bay for a few days, then make my way ...
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