Jamaica – Level 3: Reconsider Travel

Reconsider travel to Jamaica due to health and safety measures and COVID-related conditions. Exercise increased caution in Jamaica due to crime. Some areas have increased risk. Read the entire Travel Advisory.
Read the Department of State’s COVID-19 page before you plan any international travel.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued a Level 3Travel Health Notice for Jamaica due to COVID-19.
Jamaica has resumed most transportation options, (including airport operations and re-opening of borders) and business operations. Other improved conditions have been reported within Jamaica. Visit the Embassy’s COVID-19 page for more information on COVID-19 in Jamaica.
Do not travel to:
The below-listed areas of Kingston due to crime.
The below-listed areas of Montego Bay due to crime.
Spanish Town due to crime.
Country Summary: Violent crimes, such as home invasions, armed robberies, sexual assaults, and homicides are common. Sexual assaults occur frequently, including at all-inclusive resorts. Local police lack the resources to respond effectively to serious criminal incidents. Emergency services vary throughout the island, and response times may vary from U.S. standards. U.S. government personnel are prohibited from traveling to areas listed below, from using public buses, and from driving outside of prescribed areas of Kingston at night.
Read the country information page.
If you decide to travel to Jamaica:
See the U.S. Embassy’s web page regarding COVID-19.
Visit the CDC’s webpage on Travel and COVID-19.
Avoid walking or driving at night.
Avoid public buses.
Avoid secluded places or situations.
Do not physically resist any robbery attempt.
Be aware of your surroundings and keep a low profile.
Enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) to receive Alerts and make it easier to locate you in an emergency.
Follow the Department of State on Facebook and Twitter.
Review the Crime and Safety Report for Jamaica.
U.S. citizens who travel abroad should always have a contingency plan for emergency situations. Review the Traveler’s Checklist.
Kingston: Violence and shootings occur regularly in some areas of Kingston. Do not travel to the following areas:
Cassava Piece
Downtown Kingston, defined as between Mountain View Avenue and Hagley Park Road, and south of Half Way Tree and Old Hope Roads. Downtown Kingston includes Trench Town, Tivoli Gardens, and Arnett Gardens.
Grants Pen
Standpipe
Visit our website for Travel to High-Risk Areas.
Montego Bay: Violence and shootings occur regularly in some areas of Montego Bay. Do not travel to the following areas:
Canterbury
Clavers Street
Flankers
Hart Street
Norwood
Rose Heights
Visit our website for Travel to High-Risk Areas.
Spanish Town: Do not travel to Spanish Town. Violence and shootings occur regularly in Spanish Town.
Visit our website for Travel to High-Risk Areas.
Last Update: Reissued with updates to COVID-19 information.

Reconsider travel to Jamaica due to health and safety measures and COVID-related conditions. Exercise increased caution in Jamaica due to crime. Some areas have increased risk. Read the entire Travel Advisory.

Read the Department of State’s COVID-19 page before you plan any international travel.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued a Level 3Travel Health Notice for Jamaica due to COVID-19.

Jamaica has resumed most transportation options, (including airport operations and re-opening of borders) and business operations. Other improved conditions have been reported within Jamaica. Visit the Embassy’s COVID-19 page for more information on COVID-19 in Jamaica.

Do not travel to:

The below-listed areas of Kingston due to crime.
The below-listed areas of Montego Bay due to crime.
Spanish Town due to crime.

Country Summary: Violent crimes, such as home invasions, armed robberies, sexual assaults, and homicides are common. Sexual assaults occur frequently, including at all-inclusive resorts. Local police lack the resources to respond effectively to serious criminal incidents. Emergency services vary throughout the island, and response times may vary from U.S. standards. U.S. government personnel are prohibited from traveling to areas listed below, from using public buses, and from driving outside of prescribed areas of Kingston at night.

Read the country information page.

If you decide to travel to Jamaica:

See the U.S. Embassy’s web page regarding COVID-19.
Visit the CDC’s webpage on Travel and COVID-19.
Avoid walking or driving at night.
Avoid public buses.
Avoid secluded places or situations.
Do not physically resist any robbery attempt.
Be aware of your surroundings and keep a low profile.
Enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) to receive Alerts and make it easier to locate you in an emergency.
Follow the Department of State on Facebook and Twitter.
Review the Crime and Safety Report for Jamaica.
U.S. citizens who travel abroad should always have a contingency plan for emergency situations. Review the Traveler’s Checklist.

Kingston: Violence and shootings occur regularly in some areas of Kingston. Do not travel to the following areas:

Cassava Piece
Downtown Kingston, defined as between Mountain View Avenue and Hagley Park Road, and south of Half Way Tree and Old Hope Roads. Downtown Kingston includes Trench Town, Tivoli Gardens, and Arnett Gardens.
Grants Pen
Standpipe

Visit our website for Travel to High-Risk Areas.

Montego Bay: Violence and shootings occur regularly in some areas of Montego Bay. Do not travel to the following areas: