Useful Information
Currency
Jamaican Dollar (JMD), US dollar (USD).
Most ATMs, restaurants and stores accept international bank cards with Visa, MasterCard, Cirrus and Plus logo. Licensed cambios and commercial banks are accessible from the hotel.
Electricity and plugs
The standard voltage is 110 V and the frequency is 50 Hz. If the standard voltage in your country is in the range of 220 - 240 V (as is in the UK, Europe, Asia, Africa and Australia), you will need a voltage converter for use in Jamaica.
Plugs are standard types A and B
Health status
The most up to date information on the health status of Jamaica can be found via the Centre for Disease Control website here: https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/destinations/traveler/none/jamaica
Medical facilities
There are a number of medical facilities and pharmacies located in Kingston.
- The University Hospital of the West Indies
- Medical Associates
- Andrews Memorial Hospital
- Kingston Public Hospital