Jamaican immigration requires Canadians to carry a government-issued photo identification and proof of citizenship for entry into the country; however, upon returning to Canada, these papers may not suffice. Canadian Foreign Affairs states, "A Canadian passport is the only reliable and universally accepted travel and identification document available to Canadians for the purpose of international travel."
A visa is required to enter Jamaica for work or business purposes. Submit applications to the Jamaica High Commission in Ottawa. You will need a work permit approved by Ministry of Labour or Ministry of National Security and Justice that will be be submitted with your passport, along with proof that you can return to your country of origin or continue an onward journey once you leave Jamaica. You must also provide a letter stating your mission and length of stay from the agency or company with whom you are employed, one passport photo, a copy of your itinerary and a registered-mail envelope to submit your application.
A visa must also be approved for study in Jamaica by the High Commission in Ottawa. You must first prove acceptance to a Jamaican academic institution, which is usually supplied via fax from the institution directly to your nearest Jamaican Consulate. In addition, submit a medical history statement proving you are free from communicable diseases, an affidavit of financial support, one passport photo, a round-trip airline ticket originating in Canada, and a registered-mail envelope along with your Canadian passport, which should be valid at least six months after you intend to leave Jamaica.
