Jamaica
Warnings and insurance
Warnings and insurance
Update history
2025-02-14 13:13
Addition of information about Zones of Special Operation and updated information on crime (‘Safety and security’ page).
2024-11-01 15:50
Removal of Hurricane Beryl content. See ‘Safety and security’ page for general hurricane advice.
2024-07-18 16:59
Information on the aftermath of hurricane Beryl (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).
2024-07-08 17:49
Updated information about Hurricane Beryl (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).
2024-07-07 08:14
Updated information about Hurricane Beryl (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).
2024-07-04 16:56
Updated information about Hurricane Beryl (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).
2024-07-03 23:18
A hurricane is passing Jamaica on 3 July. (‘Warnings and Insurance’)
2024-07-02 22:15
A hurricane is expected to hit Jamaica and neighbouring Caribbean islands this week. (‘Warnings and Insurance’)
2024-07-01 22:32
A hurricane is likely to hit Jamaica and neighbouring Caribbean islands this week. (‘Warnings and Insurance’)
2024-01-15 13:05
This travel advice has been rewritten to make it easier to read and understand.
2023-06-22 11:20
Information about the global terrorism risks to British nationals abroad on all FCDO travel advice pages.
2023-04-18 11:04
Updated information on crowds and demonstrations (‘Safety and security’ page).
2023-03-03 15:56
Addition of information on security advice concerning use of dating apps (‘Safety and security’ page).
2022-07-01 18:54
End to the State of Emergency imposed in St Catherine parish (‘Summary’ page)
2022-06-17 19:05
Information on the State of Emergency imposed in St Catherine parish (Summary)
2022-05-13 15:06
Removal of information on closure of airspace and disruptions to flights arriving or departing Jamaica’s airports and minor editorial changes (‘Safety and security’ page)
2022-05-12 18:28
Updated information on closure of airspace and disruptions to flights arriving or departing Jamaica’s airports (‘Safety and security’ page)
2022-04-14 12:46
Updated information on the removal of the requirement to have a COVID-19 test before travel to Jamaica from 15 April and the relaxation of the mask mandate (‘Entry requirements’ and ‘Coronavirus’ pages)
2022-03-18 16:13
Updated information following the removal some COVID-19 restrictions in Jamaica (‘Coronavirus’ and ‘Entry requirements’ pages)
2022-03-17 12:33
Updated information on the removal of the requirement to quarantine on arrival in Jamaica if you provide a negative COVID-19 test (‘Entry requirements’ page)
2022-03-01 14:57
Updated information on entry requirements with effect from 1 March (‘Entry requirements’ page)
2022-02-25 16:26
Updated information on COVID containment measures and curfew time effective from 25 February (See ‘Coronavirus’ and ‘Entry requirements’ pages)