Passport/Visa
| | Passport Required? | Visa Required? | Return Ticket Required? | | British | Yes | No/2 | Yes | | Australian | Yes | No/3 | Yes | | Canadian | Yes | No/3 | Yes | | USA | 1 | No/4 | Yes | | OtherEU | Yes | No/2 | Yes | | Japanese | Yes | No/5 | Yes |
PASSPORTS: Valid passport required by all except the following:
(a) 1. nationals of the USA holding a certified copy of a birth certificate and photo identification (eg driver’s licence or student ID).
(b) Taiwanese nationals also need to complete an Affidavit of Identity Form (available from the Consulate) and submit an additional passport photo.
VISAS: Required by all except the following:
(a) 2. nationals of EU countries (nationals of the UK and Ireland for a stay not exceeding six months; nationals of Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Italy, Luxembourg, The Netherlands, Portugal, Spain and Sweden for a period not exceeding 90 days;
(b) 3. nationals of Commonwealth countries for stays not exceeding six months (except nationals of Nigeria, Pakistan, Sri Lanka and Zimbabwe who do need visas);
(c) 4. nationals of the USA (including Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico) for stays not exceeding six months;
(d) nationals of Chile, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Iceland, Israel, Korea (Rep), Liechtenstein, Mexico, Norway, San Marino, Surinam, Switzerland and Turkey for stays not exceeding 90 days;
(e) 5. nationals of Argentina, Brazil, Fiji, Japan and Uruguay for stays not exceeding 30 days;
(f) nationals of Venezuela for stays not exceeding 14 days.
All of the above must have evidence of sufficient funds and a return or onward-bound ticket for their next destination.
Note: (a) Except for persons in certain categories, a Work Permit is required for a business visit. The Consulate (or Consular section at Embassy or High Commission) can advise. (b) Nationals of the following countries can obtain a visa on arrival, provided holding valid onward or return tickets and evidence of sufficient funds: Albania, Andorra, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, Croatia, Czech Republic, Estonia, Georgia, Hungary, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Latvia, Lithuania, Moldova, Monaco, Poland, Romania, Russian Federation, Slovak Republic, Slovenia, Taiwan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Ukraine, Uzbekistan and Yugoslavia. These visas cost US$25.
Types of visa and cost: Entry and Transit: £25.
Application to: Consulate (or Consular section at Embassy or High Commission); see Contact Addresses section.
Application requirements: (a) One passport-size photo. (b) Valid passport. (c) Completed application form. (d) Fee, plus £5 for return postage. (e) Proof of onward flight and sufficient funds. (f) For Business visas, letter from company.
Working days required: 48 hours, but longer in cases where applications are referred to Immigration authorities in Kingston.
Temporary residence: Enquire at Embassy.
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