Jamaica travel advisories

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Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs International Safety Information
Travel advisories Updated on Aug. 19, 2025, 4:17 a.m.
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Stop all non-essential travel

The following information has been provided by the Japanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The information is subject to change without notice. This is not a comprehensive list, and you are urged to check the most up-to-date information and details.

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Entry information for travelers from Japan

No information available

COVID-19 risks

Oct. 19, 2022, midnight

In light of the fact that the global infection situation is generally improving, and that G7 countries have already stopped designating levels by country and region, all the new coronavirus infectious disease risk information will be issued on October 19. The world is uniformly set to level 1 (please be careful).

Aug. 24, 2022, midnight

On August 24, the infectious disease risk information for 41 countries was changed from level 3 (recommendation to avoid travel) to level 2 (please refrain from non-essential travel), and the infectious disease risk information for 55 countries/regions was changed to level 2. The level has been lowered from (Please refrain from unnecessary and non-urgent travel) to Level 1 (Please be careful).

July 25, 2022, midnight

On July 23, Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus of the World Health Organization (WHO) declared the global outbreak of monkeypox a "public health emergency of international concern." According to the WHO, more than 16,000 cases of monkeypox infection in 75 countries and regions have been reported so far, and the infection is spreading worldwide.

July 1, 2022, midnight

Although the infection status of the new corona varies depending on the situation in each country and region, the risk of death and aggravation has decreased, and deregulation at the water's edge and in Japan has also been seen, especially in countries where vaccination is progressing worldwide. I'm on the way. Based on these trends, the infectious disease risk information level is now available after comprehensively considering the actual conditions of each country / region, such as the status of infection, vaccination status, infectious disease control / medical system, and status of various measures in each country / region. Was reviewed.

May 26, 2022, midnight

Although the infection status of the new corona varies depending on the situation in each country and region, the number of new infections and deaths is declining worldwide, and the risk of death and aggravation is mainly in countries where vaccination is progressing. Is declining, and regulations are being relaxed at the water's edge and in Japan. Based on these trends, the infectious disease risk information level is now available after comprehensively considering the actual conditions of each country / region, such as the status of infection, vaccination status, infectious disease control / medical system, and status of various measures in each country / region. Was reviewed.

April 1, 2022, midnight

The level of infectious disease risk information should be reviewed after comprehensively considering the actual situation of each country / region, such as the number of newly infected people in each country / region, vaccination status, infectious disease control / medical system, and status of various measures. It was made. As a result, infectious disease risk information has been reduced from Level 3 "Recommendation for suspension of travel" to Level 2 "Please stop unnecessary and unurgent travel" in 106 countries.

Nov. 29, 2021, midnight

As the infection may spread further, please be informed and try to prevent the infection.

Aug. 13, 2021, midnight

As the infection may spread further, please obtain the latest information and try to prevent the infection.

May 18, 2021, midnight

Coronavirus infections are still spreading worldwide, with more than 160 million confirmed infections and more than 3 million deaths worldwide. Although the number of infected people is decreasing in North America and Europe, the situation continues to require caution, such as the remarkable spread of infection in South Asia.
Based on this situation, the infectious disease risk information level in Cambodia, Sri Lanka, Seychelles, Saint Lucia, Thailand, East Timor, and Mongolia has been newly set to Level 2 by comprehensively considering various situations including the deterioration of the infection situation. "Please stop unnecessary and unurgent travel" has been raised to Level 3 "Travel Cancellation Recommendation".

Oct. 30, 2020, midnight

As the infection may spread further, please obtain the latest information and try to prevent the infection.

Local and national news

Information for the past 30 days.

Hurricane season warning (North, Central and South America)

May 30, 2025, midnight wide area information
●Hurricane season in North America (Pacific and Atlantic coastal regions and southern regions) and Central and South America (Caribbean and Pacific coastal regions) usually runs from June to November. Please pay close attention to weather information and take precautions in advance, such as stockpiling disaster prevention supplies, drinking water, and food.

Travel advisories from local embassies and consulates

Information from the past two weeks.

Jamaican General Election Notice

Aug. 13, 2025, 5:05 a.m.
Between August 18th and September 3rd, election activities will be intensified and there will be many enthusiastic supporters, so please pay attention to election-related news reports and take care not to go near places where rallies or demonstrations are taking place.
Also, please be aware that wearing clothing or other items that are based on the image colors of Jamaica's two major political parties during the election period may cause trouble.

JLP (Jamaica Labour Party) image color: green
PNP (People's National Party) image color: orange



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Embassy of Japan in Jamaica
Embassy of Japan in Jamaica
NCB Towers, North Tower, 6th Floor, 2 Oxford Rd, Kingston 5
tel:1(876)929-3338/9 fax:1(876)968-1373
http://www.jamaica.emb-japan.go.jp/
(Emergency: *FM radio: 87.9Mhz)

Notice regarding the local elections in Jamaica

Aug. 8, 2025, 3:20 a.m.
The exact dates for the local elections have yet to be announced, but election campaigning is intensifying. This week, on Sunday, August 10th, there will be a large rally near Half-Way Tree in Kingston, and there are concerns that traffic restrictions and riots may occur within the city.
Please pay close attention to election-related news reports and avoid areas where rallies or demonstrations are taking place. Also, please be aware that wearing clothing based on the image colors of Jamaica's two major political parties during the election period may cause trouble.
JLP (Jamaica Labour Party) image color: green
PNP (People's National Party) image color: orange

Embassy of Japan in Jamaica
Embassy of Japan in Jamaica
NCB Towers, North Tower, 6th Floor, 2 Oxford Rd, Kingston 5
tel:1(876)929-3338/9 fax:1(876)968-1373
http://www.jamaica.emb-japan.go.jp/
(Emergency: *FM radio: 87.9Mhz)