Subscribe for all my updates and don't miss a thing! Sign me up!
Sharing Is Caring! Share this awesome content with your friends now.
New! See the real Jamaica in VIDEOS!
Click Here and see why over 140,000 fans are raving about my YouTube Channel!
by Sheree-Anita Shearer | Associate Writer
One critical part of being able to visit some countries is to have a VISA. How do you get a VISA? Usually, an embassy or consulate in your home country facilitates travel between both countries and provides assistance for visitors from the country the embassy represents.
The Canadian Embassy In Jamaica carries out these duties for Jamaican and Canadian citizens on the island.
New! How much do you love Jamaica?
Join our growing list of well-thinking Jamaica-loving folks who are demonstrating what a friendly, helpful and fun Jamaican community looks like. Click Here to learn more.
And, if you ever need a trustworthy and knowledgeable local guide, consider booking a private tour with us!
It is not uncommon for countries that have a business or trading relationship to have embassies in their respective countries, Jamaica and Canada are no different. But what exactly is the role of the Canadian Embassy In Jamaica?
Well, the Canadian Embassy provides assistance for Canadians in Jamaica by:
These are just some of the duties the embassy carries out on behalf of Canadian citizens on a general basis. But what if an emergency arises while on vacation? How does the Canadian Embassy in Jamaica help its citizens?
If a large scale emergency arises, such as a natural disaster or civil unrest, the government of Canada through the embassy may deploy teams to enhance the capabilities of the embassy on location in assisting Canadians in getting to safety by:
This is not a must, however as the gravity of each situation changes and the embassyโs ability to help depends on the rules and regulations of the country you are in, which in this case is Jamaica.
As with every other organization, there are some limitations as to what or how the embassy will be able to assist while you are on vacation. The Canadian Embassy In Jamaica cannot:
The Canadian Embassy is located in Kingston, however, there is a consulate that is open on weekdays in Montego Bay.
While they do not provide all the services as the embassy in Kingston, they do provide a range of consular services including visas (for Jamaican citizens), passport processing and document legalisation. For a more comprehensive list of the services they provide, visit their Montego Bay office or contact them via telephone or email.
Contact Information for the Canadian Consulate in Montego Bay
For Jamaicans who wish to travel to Canada, the visa application fees depend on what you are applying for.
NB. These prices are as of 2022.
There is no specific time frame, it can take as little as two weeks to as much as 8 weeks or more.
Remember the type of visa you apply for depends on the purpose of your travel. For example, the same type of visa cannot be used for vacation and studying purposes.
Also, a child cannot be the primary applicant on an application, it has to be an adult.
The letter of invitation is one of the documents needed in a visa application process for a Jamaican wishing to visit Canada. It is basically a letter from a close family member, friend, business partner or investor (if you are applying for a business visa).
It has to come from a person with whom you have a close relationship and who is in good financial standing and has legal status in Canada as a citizen or permanent resident. The person must be able to outline the purpose of your visit to Canada.
The letter must be addressed to the Canadian Embassy in Jamaica and must include the embassyโs address and the subject of the letter, that is the reason for the letter being sent.
The Canadian Embassy in Jamaica is also responsible for handling visa and immigration processes from surrounding countries including the Bahamas, Cayman Islands, and the Turks and Caicos Islands.
I hope the information provided was helpful, happy travels!
Sharing IS Caring! Please help me get the message out by sharing this article with your friends on social media (links below). Thnx ;-)
If you found this page useful, please consider subscribing to my weekly newsletter, to get even more.
It tells you each week about the new information that I have added, including new developments and great stories from lovers of Jamaica!
Return to Jamaican Embassies from Canadian Embassy In Jamaica
Return to My Island Jamaica Homepage from Canadian Embassy In Jamaica
You asked, I've answered! You no longer need to save for months or years, to enjoy paradise! I spilled the beans! sharing my top tips on finding cozy accommodations and secret gems, only the way a native could! Click Here to pick it up on my e-store and start saving now! |
My channel reaches over 140,000 subscribers worldwide and has leveraged over 11 million views, sharing, what I call 'The Real Jamaica'. Subscribe today and join our family of viewers. |
New! Experience The REAL Jamaica!
Book Your Private Tour here and experience Jamaica the way we (locals) do!
Click Here to try our dependable and effective Site Search tool. It works!
Or, simply click here and here, to browse my library of over 500 questions and answers! Chances are someone already asked (and got an answer to) your question.
New! Comments
Have your say about what you just read! Leave me a comment in the box below.