Jamaica
Jamaica
Jamaica
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JAMAICA <br />
1. General Information<br />
1.5 Currency<br />
1 Jamaioan *1.78 U.S.<br />
1 <strong>Jamaica</strong>n *2.07 U.S. (parallel market)<br />
1.6 Travel and Visa<br />
Information<br />
Passport and visa not required of tourists<br />
in direct travel from U.S. territory, for<br />
stays of up to 6 months. Tourists must have<br />
proof of U.S. citizenship, however, and<br />
return ticket. Tourist card issued upon<br />
arrival; returned to immigration authorities<br />
on departure. Passport, but no visa required<br />
if arriviug from U.S. territory. Visa<br />
required for business or study, at no charge.<br />
Business visas usually valid up to 14 days.<br />
1.7 Calendar and Holidays<br />
New Year's Day<br />
Ash Wednesday<br />
Good Friday<br />
Easter Monday<br />
National Labor Day<br />
Independence Day<br />
National Hero's Day<br />
Christmas Day<br />
Boxing Day<br />
* variable dates.<br />
Jan. 1<br />
May 1<br />
First Monday<br />
in August<br />
Third Monday<br />
in October<br />
December 25<br />
December 26<br />
1.8. Treaties and Agreements<br />
Agricultural Commodities<br />
Aviation<br />
Consuls<br />
Defense<br />
Economic and Technical Cooperation<br />
Investment Guaranties'<br />
Peace Corps<br />
Telecommunications<br />
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