You should always take sensible precautions: The capital of Jamaica, Kingston, is prone to high levels of crime and violence, including kidnapping. Always keep yourself informed of what’s going on around you by monitoring local media and staying in contact with your hotel or tour organiser. Avoid demonstrations and public gatherings, which can sometimes turn confrontational. Impromptu demonstrations can take place in non-tourist areas of the inner city of Kingston. This may also result in road closures or travel delays, and the operating hours of some businesses may be subject to change. Security forces have increased rights to conduct searches, seizures, and detain persons of interest when a state of emergency is in effect. You must be cautious when travelling to affected areas, particularly at night, and follow the advice of the local authorities, including any restrictions. Security operations are ongoing and Jamaican authorities may impose a State of Emergency or other measures, including curfews, with little or no notice. However, if you need assistance, you can contact the Honorary Consulate in Kingston or the Irish Embassy in Ottawa, Canada. Ministry of Health and Wellness Contact Information for COVID-19 ConcernsĪs there is no Irish Embassy in Jamaica, we’re limited in the help we can offer you in an emergency. Useful links below for details on travel in Jamaica. The Emergency services numbers in Jamaica are: The best help is often close at hand so if you have problems, start by talking to your local contacts, tour operator representative or hotel management. For purposes of departure from the island before the isolation period ends, visitors may be released from isolation by a medical officer according to the rules of their country of destination and the airlines. If a visitor tests positive for COVID-19 while in Jamaica, they will be required to isolate at the hotel or at a government facility for up to 10 days. Passengers to the island are no longer required to take a pre-departure COVID-19 test. Jamaica no longer has any COVID-19 related travel restrictions.
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