Entry Requirements
Jamaican nationals who are considering a visit to Japan may wish to note the following information:
Under the Japanese Immigration Control and Refugee Recognition Act, Jamaican nationals MUST possess a valid passport and obtain a visa in order to enter or land in Japan.
There are various categories of visas for different purposes. Please contact the closest Japanese Embassy for visa application procedures and costs.
Emergency Certificates should not be used for travel to Japan except in cases of emergency, and provided that the holder is a resident of Japan.
For further information, please check the website of the Ministry of Justice of Japan at www.moj.go.jp/ENGLISH/index.html or the site of the Embassy of Japan in Kingston at www.jamaica.emb-japan.go.jp
Tourist Information
Japan is made up of four large islands called Hokkaido, Honshu, Kyushu and Shikoku, and more than 1,000 smaller islands, including Okinawa. It has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons. The capital city is Tokyo and the total population of the country is over 125 million.
Japan receives over 5 million tourists each year and there are numerous historical, cultural and natural attractions which make it a fascinating place to visit.
For ideas on places to go and things to do while in Japan please visit the following websites:
Japan Travel Bureau – www.jtbgmt.com
Japan National Tourist Organisation – www.seejapan.co.uk
Japan Association of Travel Agents – www.jata-net.or.jp/english