Jamaica

Government Travel Advisories for Jamaica

United States

Exercise Increased Caution — U.S. government employee travel restrictions U.S. government employees working in Jamaica are not allowed to use public buses or drive between cities at night. They are also not allowed to travel to certain high-risk areas, as noted below. U.S. citizens in Jamaica should take the same precautions. Natural disaster Jamaica continues to recover from Hurricane Melissa, which made landfall there on Oc

United Kingdom

Exercise Increased Caution — Hurricane Melissa made landfall as a major hurricane in Jamaica in October 2025. All Western parishes suffered significant damage and some communities are still without electricity and piped water. In the worst affected areas, access to healthcare is limited, and there is still debris and standing water that carries health risks, including water-borne and mosquito-borne diseases. No travel can be

Canada

Exercise Increased Caution — Exercise a high degree of caution in Jamaica due to the high level of violent crime, particularly outside tourist areas.

New Zealand

Exercise Increased Caution — There are more significant safety or security concerns than you would usually find in New Zealand because of violent crime, especially in Kingston and Montego Bay. New Zealanders in Jamaica should pay close attention to their security. Other things that New Zealanders travelling or living in Jamaica should be aware of are: Transport - driving can be dangerous, and there is often crime on public tr

Germany

Exercise Normal Precautions — Exercise normal security precautions in Jamaica.

France

Exercise Increased Caution — Exercise a high degree of caution in Jamaica.

Netherlands

Exercise Increased Caution — Caution: safety risks in Jamaica.

Japan

Exercise Increased Caution — Jamaica