The entry requirements for the tourist visa are as follows:
Valid passport;
One passport size photograph;
Completed Visa Application Form J (signature is required):
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- For Section 5, “Arriving in” refers to the Port of Entry into the USA, “on” refers to the date of said arrival; and “coming from” refers to the Port/Country of Departure;
- For “References”, persons without a personal contact in Jamaica, may use the address of the hotel/Airbnb/ accommodation of their host.
Valid return visa to the United States;
Valid employment authorization document which allows reentry to the USA;
Approval letter from the USCIS;
Flight itinerary (Round trip ticket);
Hotel/Airbnb Booking or Letter from host in Jamaica and a copy of host’s ID;
Bank statements covering the last three months;
Recent letter from employer/proof of business ownership (if self-employed)/proof of retirement (if retired)/ letter from academic institution (for students);
If being sponsored, the guarantor (sponsor) should provide the following:
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- a signed Letter of Guarantee (accommodation details should also be provided, if covered),
- Official government issued photograph ID, and
- Bank Statement;
- Marriage Certificate (if being sponsored by a spouse).
Visa fees:
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- Visa fees will comprise the Fees as outlined in the Visa Fees Schedule, which must be added to a consular/ administrative fee of US$20 and a FedEx fee of $20.00;
- If you are submitting by mail, kindly ensure that the Money Order is made payable to the Jamaican Consulate or the Consulate General of Jamaica, New York;
Processing time: 7-10 business days upon receipt of all documents.