U.S. travel advisory: Jamaica - Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution
Exercise increased caution 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 Jamaic
- Published by source
- 2026-06-23
- First seen by Reality Radar
- 2026-10-22
- Last verified
- 2026-10-22
What the official notice says
Risk: Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution
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- U.S. State Department Travel Advisories Tier A · official published 2026-06-23
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| #451 | new | 2026-10-22 | e8b55d85c2db…b79de2 | 30e89b286202…c380da |
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