Jamaica passport ranking 2026
The Jamaica passport ranks #64 of 108 positions. Holders can enter 87 of 250 destinations without arranging a visa in advance, and 38 more with an online e-visa.
KROSZ PASSPORT INDEX · UPDATED 17 OCT 2026Where the Jamaica passport gets you
All 250 destinations, by what you need to enter.
What this means for a real trip
Pick any 10 destinations: on average about 3 let Jamaica passport holders in without an advance visa, about 2 take an online e-visa, and about 5 need an embassy or visa-centre application (or do not admit holders).
Compared with the world's top passport (Singapore, 206 destinations), the Jamaica passport reaches 119 fewer destinations without an advance visa.
How it compares
Destinations reachable without an advance visa.
Mobility score: 589 / 1000
A composite of five parts. Higher is better.
How many destinations the passport opens and how easily (visa-free counts most, then visa on arrival, eTA and e-visa).
How widely that access is spread across continents.
How many of the reachable destinations are large travel and business economies.
Whether access has been improving or narrowing recently.
How open the passport country is to visitors in return.
Travelling to India on a Jamaica passport
Jamaica citizens visiting India need an Indian visa or e-Visa unless they hold OCI. The India visa guide explains the e-Visa, documents and how to apply.
Passports ranked nearby
| Rank | Passport | No advance visa | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| #61 | Fiji | 91 | 586 |
| #62 | Papua New Guinea | 89 | 510 |
| #62 | Oman | 89 | 571 |
| #63 | Kosovo | 88 | 625 |
| #63 | Vanuatu | 88 | 573 |
| #64 | Jamaica | 87 | 589 |
| #65 | Bolivia | 84 | 549 |
| #65 | Botswana | 84 | 569 |
| #66 | China | 82 | 550 |
| #67 | Thailand | 80 | 580 |
| #67 | Kazakhstan | 80 | 566 |
Strongest passports in North America
Frequently asked questions
What is the Jamaica passport ranking in 2026?
#64 out of 108 positions on the Krosz Passport Index (199 passports). Holders can reach 87 destinations without arranging a visa in advance: 60 visa-free, 22 with visa on arrival and 5 with an eTA.
How many countries can Jamaica passport holders visit visa-free?
60 destinations are fully visa-free. Add visa on arrival and eTA and the total without an advance visa is 87. Another 38 destinations offer an online e-visa.
Is the Jamaica passport stronger than average?
The world average is 113 destinations without an advance visa; the Jamaica passport has 87 (26 below average). The average for North America is 139.
How many destinations need a visa in advance?
124 destinations need a visa before travel (embassy or visa centre), and 1 do not admit holders at all.
How does the Jamaica passport compare with the Indian passport?
India ranks #86 with 56 destinations without an advance visa; Jamaica ranks #64 with 87. Jamaica reaches 31 more.
How is the ranking calculated?
Passports are ranked by the number of destinations reachable without an advance visa (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). Passports with the same number share a rank. The mobility score out of 1000 is a separate composite of access, diversity, economic reach, trend and reciprocity. Data updated 17 Oct 2026.