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New Zealand passport to Jamaica
Yes — New Zealand passport holders can visit Jamaica without a visa.
Snapshot 2026-10 · This week · Passport-index source
The other way
Visa required
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Key facts
- Jamaica lets 124 of 198 passports in without a prior visa — New Zealand is one of them.
- New Zealand passports get “Visa free” at 113 of 198 destinations.
- In the other direction, Jamaica passports get “Visa required” in New Zealand.
Nearby passports travelling to Jamaica
Open to New Zealand passports near Jamaica
Before you fly
- Remaining validityOften 6 months’ validity remaining
- Blank visa pagesAbout 2 blank visa pages
- Photo spec35 × 45 mm
Flight corridor
Connection likely
New ZealandJamaica- Typical duration
- 18.1 hours
- From
- AKL · CHC · WLG
- To
- MBJ · KIN · OCJ
Usual hubs
United States · 22.9 hours
Duration is a great-circle estimate between main airports. Direct corridors come from the OpenFlights public snapshot — check the carrier or Google Flights for times and prices.
New Zealand
Country profile
Capital
Wellington
Population
5.3 million
Area
268,680 km²
Currency
New Zealand dollar NZD
Languages
English, Māori, New Zealand Sign Language
Time zone
UTC+13:00–UTC+13:45
Foreign-born
1.5 million · 2024
Migrant share
28.2%
Ethnic groups · 2018
- European64.1%
- Maori16.5%
- other13.7%
- Chinese4.9%
- Indian4.7%
- Samoan3.9%
- Other7.5%
Foreign-born counts are UN international migrant stock via the World Bank (mostly 2024). Ethnic groups follow each country's published categories — most do not census by skin colour. Indicative only.
Jamaica
Country profile
Capital
Kingston
Population
2.8 million
Area
10,991 km²
Currency
Jamaican dollar JMD
Languages
English, Jamaican Patois
Time zone
UTC-05:00
Foreign-born
24,007 · 2024
Migrant share
0.8%
Ethnic groups · 2011
- Black92.1%
- mixed6.1%
- East Indian0.8%
- unspecified0.7%
- other0.4%
Foreign-born counts are UN international migrant stock via the World Bank (mostly 2024). Ethnic groups follow each country's published categories — most do not census by skin colour. Indicative only.
Travel notes
Plug
Type A
Mains
120 V · 60 Hz
Driving
Left
Emergency
Police 112 · Ambulance 112
Dialing code
+1
Airports
MBJ · KIN · OCJ · KTP
Highlights
- Dunn's River Falls
- Seven Mile Beach
- Bob Marley Museum
New Zealand · Visa free
FAQ
Does a New Zealand passport need a visa for Jamaica?
On the 2026-10 matrix the result is “Visa free”. confirm length of stay with the destination. Rules change — check the carrier and mission before you fly.
How long can you stay?
No single stay length is recorded. Check Jamaica immigration or a mission.
Passport validity and blank pages?
Jamaica typically wants about 6 months’ remaining validity and 2 blank visa pages. Photo spec is often 35 × 45 mm. Confirm with a Jamaica mission.
What about a Jamaica passport entering New Zealand?
The reverse result is “Visa required”.