- Travel Advice
DFAT advice for Jamaica
When travelling to Jamaica, you should always get travel insurance in case the worst happens. To help you ensure you travel safely, we have included the travel advice from the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade for Jamaica.
| Jamaica overall | This Advice is current for Monday, 08 September 2008. | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Be alert to own security | Exercise caution | High degree of caution | Reconsider your need to travel | Do not travel |
This advice has been reviewed and reissued. It contains new information under Safety and Security: Local Travel (update), and Health Issues (update). The overall level of the advice has not changed.
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- We advise you to exercise a high degree of caution in Jamaica because of high levels of serious crime.
- Pay close attention to your personal security at all times and monitor the media for information about possible new safety or security risks.
- The hurricane season is June to November when landslides, mudslides and flooding may occur. In the case of a hurricane, monitor local media reports and follow the instructions of local emergency officials. See the Natural Disasters section for detailed advice.
- You should avoid demonstrations and large public gatherings in Jamaica as they may turn violent, possibly involving the use of firearms. Authorities may impose curfews.
- Australia does not have an Embassy or Consulate in Jamaica. The Australian High Commission in Trinidad and Tobago provides consular assistance to Australians in Jamaica.
- Be a smart traveller. Before heading overseas:
- organise comprehensive travel insurance and check what circumstances and activities are not covered by your policy
- register your travel and contact details, so we can contact you in an emergency
- subscribe to this travel advice to receive free email updates each time it's reissued.
