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Visa requirements · updated Sep 2026

Do Iraq citizens need a visa for Jamaica?

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Iraq citizens need a visa to enter Jamaica. Apply in advance at an embassy or visa centre.

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Iraq vs Jamaica: passport comparison

Iraq

8

visa-free countries

Global rank: #196 · mobility 61.1

Jamaica

56

visa-free countries

Global rank: #100 · mobility 105.5
6

countries both Iraq and Jamaica can enter visa-free together

Iraq + Jamaica: passport compatibility

66%

of the world — where both passports have the same visa access

Where Iraq and Jamaica travel together — by entry type:

6 both visa-free
17 both visa on arrival
34 both e-visa / eTA
73 both need a visa
67 access differs

Where Iraq and Jamaica can travel visa-free together

Travelling as a pair with two different passports? Here is the full list of countries where BOTH of you can enter without a prior visa — plus where your access differs.

Both visa-free (6)

Sort by max stay or the destination's passport strength (tap a header), and filter by region.

Only Iraq is visa-free (2)

How the entry rule changed: Iraq → Jamaica

We keep our own archive of visa-rule snapshots and diff them against each other. Here is what changed over the observed period.

The Iraq → Jamaica rule itself held steady over the observed period. The context around it did move:

1rule changes for the Iraq passport, 1 of them easing
July 2024 — June 2026our archive observation window

Comparison is built from our own dataset snapshots; the date marks when we recorded the change, not the official decision date. See all changes →

Where else Iraq goes visa-free

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Documents you'll usually need for Jamaica

The usual basics for the trip. Always confirm exact requirements with the embassy or consulate.

Valid passport

Valid at least 6 more months

Return / onward ticket

Proof you will leave the country

Proof of funds

Enough money for your stay

Accommodation

Hotel booking or an invitation

Travel insurance

Recommended, sometimes required

Visa

Obtained at the embassy in advance

Frequently asked

Do Iraq citizens need a visa for Jamaica?
Iraq citizens need a visa to enter Jamaica. Apply in advance at an embassy or visa centre.
Which passport is stronger — Iraq or Jamaica?
The Jamaica passport is stronger: 56 visa-free countries versus 8. Global rank: Iraq #196, Jamaica #100.
Where can Iraq and Jamaica citizens travel together visa-free?
Both passports get visa-free access to 6 of the same countries.
What documents do I need for Jamaica?
Usually: a valid passport (6+ months), a return ticket, proof of funds and accommodation. Plus a visa obtained from the embassy in advance. Always confirm exact requirements with the embassy.
Can visa requirements change between Iraq and Jamaica?
Yes, visa rules change periodically. This data is current as of Sep 2026 — always confirm with the embassy before you travel.

Iraq passport ranking

Where else the Iraq passport can take you and how it ranks worldwide.

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