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Canadian citizens travelling to Jamaica

Citizens of Canada that are travelling to Jamaica can travel without a visa.

What to expect in Jamaica

⚡ Above average wifi
⛅ warm weather
🏖️ beaches
🚨 some unsafe neighbourhoods
🤝 friendly locals
island
legal marijuana

Flights and Prices

Flight prices to Jamaica from Canada usually are around 315.00 CAD. Swoop is a common carrier airline.

International and domestic airlines

Common international airlines are

Caribbean Airlines

. Popular domestic airlines are

Cayman Airways

Common Tourist Questions

🥘 Do I need to tip?

No, you are not expected to tip at restaurants and other service businesses.

💰 Should I carry cash?

No, you don't have to carry cash with you. Credit cards are generally accepted. This may not be the case in smaller cities so you should double-check when you land.

☎️ Where do I get a SIM card from?

Some popular telecom companies are

DigiCel

.

💦 Can I drink tap water?

No, you cannot drink tap water. Bottled water is recommended.

🚕What do I use to get around?

We currently don't have information on ride-sharing services. Local taxis may be the best option. Check with local authorities upon landing.

Exchange Rates

The primary currency is JMD.

1 CAD = 101.395296 JMD

To put that in perspective, the average dinner will cost you roughly $4.88 USD.

Visa Status

A Visa is not required for citizens of Jamaica. Tourists are able to visit without a visa for a certain amount of time.

Notes and Passport Validity

Ensure that your passport is valid for 90 days past your travel date.

90 days (business), 6 months (tourist):

Safety and Security

Do not travel.

We now advise all not to travel overseas at this time, due to the health risks from the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic and the significant disruptions to global travel. This includes to Jamaica. If you’re already overseas and wish to return to Australia, we recommend you do so as soon as possible by commercial means. Jamaica has confirmed cases of coronavirus (COVID-19). In response to the outbreak, if you have been to China, France, Germany, Iran, Italy, Singapore, South Korea, Spain or the United Kingdom within 14 days of your arrival in Jamaica you will be denied entry, or subject to quarantine if allowed to enter. We now advise you to: Do not travel to Jamaica.

Statistics

These values are calculated by computing the average scores that we have available to us across all cities in Jamaica. In some cases, they may not be completely accurate.

Internet Speed (3.60 / 5)
Safety (2.05 / 5)
Cost of Living (3.95 / 5)
Average Hotel Cost

$76.50 USD / night

Average Dinners

$4.88 USD

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Popular Cities in Jamaica

Kingston

Montego Bay

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