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The Washington Monument is the most prominent, as well as
one of the older, attractions in Washington, DC. It was built
in honor of George Washington, who led the country to independence,
and then became its first President. The Monument is shaped
like an Egyptian obelisk, 555’ 5/8” high, and averages 30
to 40 miles visibility in clear weather. It was finished on
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North
American Visitors
United
States and Canadian citizens may travel to Jamaica as tourists
with passports provided they fulfill the following requirements:
-
A return ticket to the United States of America, or
- A
round trip ticket showing that he/she is entitled to be
returned to the United States, or
- A
valid national passport, or
- A
passport which has expired for no more than 12 months,
provided that the United States will re-admit such person
on the expired passport
- If
the traveller is under 18, an ID Card, such as school
ID will be accepted
Please
note that copies of birth certificates, even if certified
by a Notary Public are not accepted.
Travellers
are also advised that the period of stay is granted at the
discretion of the Jamaican immigration authorities, and
that the period of six months is not automatic.
U.S.
Residents
Other nationals who are permanent residents of the United
States may enter Jamaica as tourists without visas, but must
travel with:
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Alien
Registration Cards (Green Cards) or
-
Valid
US reentry permits (if applicable), and round-trip
or onward tickets
Resident
aliens in the US, visiting Jamaica as tourists for periods
not exceeding six (6) months, and who possess return or round
trip touring tickets showing that their journey began in the
USA, Puerto Rico or the US Virgin Islands, and that they are
entitled to return there, are not required to hold passports
to enter Jamaica.
Jamaican
who residents of the US and travelling on their alien Registration
cards must have a return ticket to the United States of America.
Canadian
Citizens
-
A valid passport, or
-
A passport which has expired for no more than 12 months,
or
- A
certificate of Canadian citizenship bearing a photograph
of the person claiming such citizenship; along
with an official birth certificate, if the holder
of such certificate is not over 16 years of age
Over 16 years - Birth Certificate together with such other
documents as will establish his/her nationality and identity
to the satisfaction of the Immigration Officer.
Canadian
Residents
-
a valid passport or a passport which has expired for a
period which does not exceed one year, together
with
- a
Canadian Immigration record and visa form
- a
Canadian Immigration Identification record form Canadian
residents visiting Jamaica as tourist for a period of
not more than 6 months and who possess return or round
trip tickets, showing to the satisfaction of the Immigration
Officer that they are entitled to be returned to Canada,
are not required to hold passports.
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