North and Central America and Caribbean

• Travel Summary
• Safety and security
• Local laws and customs
• Entry requirements

• Health
• Natural disasters
• General
 

General

Insurance

We recommend that you obtain comprehensive travel and medical insurance before travelling. You should check any exclusions, and that your policy covers you for all the activities you want to undertake. For more general information see travel insurance.

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Hotel taxes

Since December 2007, some hotels in Jamaica have added an occupancy surcharge of US$10 per night per room. This surcharge is linked to the increase in oil and utilities costs and has the support of Jamaica Hotels and Tourist Association (JHTA). To avoid any misunderstandings, which may lead to visitors being unable to pay for their hotel accommodation, visitors should consult their hotel to confirm hotel costs.

Arrival and departure taxes

Arrival and departure taxes are usually levied at the point of sale for scheduled flights and should be included in the cost of your ticket. These taxes are not always included in the ticket price for charter flights. Arrival tax is 10 US Dollars for air passengers and 2 US Dollars for cruise passengers. Departure tax is 1,000 Jamaican Dollars.

Consular Registration

If you are living, working or staying in Jamaica for three months or more you should register with our LOCATE service to tell us when and where you are travelling abroad or where you live abroad so our consular and crisis staff can provide better assistance to you in an emergency.