Jamaica Travel Advisory 2026
Current U.S. State Department advisory
Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution
Be aware of heightened risks to safety and security. Most popular travel destinations worldwide sit at this level. Advisory as of June 22, 2026.
Official source: travel.state.gov
US vs UK: how the advice compares
🇺🇸 United States — travel.state.gov
Level 2 of 4 · as of June 22, 2026
Latest UK update note: “New information on incidents of sexual assault in tourist areas and advice on personal safety measures ('Safety and security' page).”
See all countries where the two governments disagree on the US vs UK comparison page.
Advisory level timeline
June 22, 2026 — current
Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution
Latest official advisory as captured in our snapshot.
No advisory level changes recorded for Jamaica since we began tracking in July 2026. We log every future change here, with dates and official change notes.
Is Jamaica safe? What the official advisory says
in Jamaica due to crime and health risks . Some areas have increased risk. Read the entire Travel Advisory.
U.S. government employee travel restrictions
U.S. government employees working in Jamaica are not allowed to use public buses or drive between cities at night due to road conditions and safety risks. They are also not allowed to travel to areas with increased safety risks without prior authorization.
- U.S. citizens in Jamaica should take the same precautions.
Crime
- Violent crime is a risk throughout Jamaica. The homicide rate reported by the Government of Jamaica is among the highest in the Western Hemisphere.
- Tourist areas generally see lower rates of violent crime than other parts of the country.
- Armed robberies and sexual assaults are common.
- The U.S. embassy routinely receives reports of sexual assaults, including from U.S. citizen tourists at resorts.
- U.S. citizens report slow or unsatisfactory response to serious criminal incidents.
- When arrests are made, cases are often not prosecuted to a final verdict and sentence.
Health
Basic and specialized medical care may not be available in many parts of Jamaica. This includes slower emergency service response times and less availability of care for illness or injury. Review the Health section of the Travel Guidance on this page for more information.
- Private hospitals require payment up front before admitting patients. They may not be able to provide specialized care.
Condensed from the official State Department advisory of June 22, 2026 — read the full advisory before you travel.
Jamaica travel advisory FAQ
What is the current travel advisory level for Jamaica?
As of June 22, 2026, the U.S. State Department rates Jamaica at Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. Be aware of heightened risks to safety and security. Most popular travel destinations worldwide sit at this level.
What does Level 2 mean?
Level 2 (Exercise Increased Caution) — Be aware of heightened risks to safety and security. Most popular travel destinations worldwide sit at this level.
When did the Jamaica travel advisory last change?
The current advisory was published on June 22, 2026. No level changes have been recorded since we began tracking in July 2026 — this page will log every future change.
Does the UK government agree with the US advisory for Jamaica?
The UK Foreign Office (FCDO) position: No overall travel warning (last updated May 6, 2026). The US and UK use different systems — the US assigns a 1–4 level, while the UK either advises against travel (entirely or in part) or issues no overall warning.
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