Occurred Jun 23, 2026, 12:00:00 AM UTC

First published Oct 22, 2026, 2:20:15 PM UTC · Last updated Oct 22, 2026, 2:20:15 PM UTC

Jamaica Level 2 travel advisory: Exercise increased caution due to crime and health risks

Reported by travel.state.gov: Travel Advisories

The advisory urges increased caution in Jamaica due to crime and health risks. It describes travel restrictions for U.S. government employees and limits on medical care.

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Affected location: Jamaica

Illustrative image: Looking south Tower I of The Crossing at Jamaica Station complex (left) and the Jamaica Hampton Inn & Suites hotel (right) on Archer Avenue, looking from Jamaica Avenue and 149th Street in Jamaica, Queens. The towers are part of the growing Jamaica skyline straddling the LIRR Main Line trestle. — Tdorante10/Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0

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The advisory identifies crime risks across Jamaica, limitations in medical care, and restrictions on some travel by U.S. government employees.

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travel.state.gov: Travel Advisories Jamaica - Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution

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