--- title: "Canada Tourist Visa Success Rate from Jamaica (2026)" description: "67.1% of Jamaican tourist applications were approved by the UK β€” 8,883 decisions, year to March 2026. Canada tourist rules and a free odds check." url: "https://getvisaodds.com/jamaican-citizens/canada/tourist-visa" --- 1. [Home](https://getvisaodds.com/) 2. [Canada visas](https://getvisaodds.com/canada-visa-odds) 3. [Tourist / Visitor](https://getvisaodds.com/canada/tourist-visa-odds) 4. Jamaican citizens πŸ‡―πŸ‡² Jamaican citizens Β· πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦ Canada Β· Tourist / Visitor # Canada tourist / visitor visa success rate for Jamaican citizens In the UK β€” the only government that publishes visa outcomes broken down by both nationality and visa type β€” 67.1% of Jamaican tourist visa applications were approved, down from 70.3% a year earlier, across 8,883 decisions in the year to March 2026. For Jamaican tourist applicants that is the only approval rate on record anywhere. Canada does not publish tourist decisions by nationality, so no Canada-specific rate exists for Jamaica β€” and any site quoting one is estimating. Where Jamaica does have published rates, they run at 55.7% on US visitor visas in FY2025 and 93.2% across 5,263 Schengen short-stay decisions in 2025 β€” a wider picture of how Jamaican applications are treated, though neither is a tourist-visa figure. What Canada does document is the decision itself: officers assess whether you are a genuine visitor who will return home on time, and the biggest single lever is return intent. On the money side: No set figure. Show enough to maintain yourself for the visit and return home β€” six months of bank statements plus income evidence; more for longer stays or if you pay for accommodation. The estimator below weighs your own finances, ties, travel history and refusal record against that. Last reviewed July 2026 per our [editorial standards](https://getvisaodds.com/editorial-standards). Source: [IRCC β€” Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada ](https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/visit-canada/visitor-visa.html). Canada assesses a tourist visa on whether you are a genuine visitor who will return home on time. As an approximate starting point, this route runs near a 66% base approval for Jamaican citizens β€” your finances, ties and history then push your personal odds up or down. Published approval rates for Jamaica run at 55.7% on US visitor visas in FY2025 and 93.2% on Schengen short-stay applications in 2025. [Estimate my personal odds](#estimate) Modelled estimate β€” not official 66% Modelled estimate, not a published statistic β€” no Jamaican-specific rate is published for this route. Derived from IRCC temporary-resident-visa approval data; see the methodology page for every parameter. Your personal odds can be much higher or lower β€” estimate them below. ## Estimate your personal odds Pre-filled for this route. A few taps and it’s done β€” privately, in your browser. ## Key requirements - Valid passport and online TRV application - Biometrics (fingerprints and photo) - Proof of funds β€” usually 6 months of bank statements - Evidence of ties to home and intent to leave Canada - Purpose documents (itinerary, invitation, or host details); CAD$100 + CAD$85 biometrics ### Visa fee (cost) CAD$100 visitor visa fee plus CAD$85 biometrics per person (family caps: CAD$500 fee / CAD$170 biometrics). ### Money & funds No set figure. Show enough to maintain yourself for the visit and return home β€” six months of bank statements plus income evidence; more for longer stays or if you pay for accommodation. ### Typical timeline Processing varies widely by country, from a few weeks to several months β€” check current IRCC processing times for your visa office. ## Common refusal reasons - Insufficient ties / doubt you will leave Canada - Funds not credibly documented - Weak or unclear purpose of visit - Incomplete application or documents - Limited or concerning travel history ## Where Jamaica sits in the official data Two governments publish visa outcomes broken down by country. Neither predicts an individual decision, but together they show how Jamaican applicants fare relative to everyone else, and which of the destinations we cover currently refuses the fewest applications from Jamaica. ### UK tourist visas β€” year to March 2026 The UK is the only government that publishes outcomes by nationality _and_ visa type, so it is the one place a tourist-visa figure for Jamaica actually exists. **32.9%** of Jamaican tourist applications were refused across 8,883 decisions , against 29.7% the year before. That volume makes Jamaica the 35th-largest source of UK tourist applicants, of 110 countries with meaningful numbers. Different country, different rules β€” a reference point, not your odds here. ### US visitor visas β€” FY2025 A **44.3%** adjusted refusal rate places Jamaica **132nd of 199** nationalities the State Department publishes β€” a lower refusal rate than 34% of them. The median nationality sits at 31.8%, so Jamaica is 12.5 points above it. ### Schengen short-stay visas β€” 2025 Across all Schengen consulates in Jamaica, **6.8%** of short-stay applications were not issued β€” **33rd of 127** countries with a meaningful application volume, and 8.8 points below the 15.6% median. |Destination|Refused|Issued|Decided| |-|-|-|-| |Spain|1.7%|98.3%|3,406| |Germany|7.1%|92.9%|1,199| Among Schengen states, applications lodged in Jamaica were refused least often by Spain at 1.7% and most often by Germany at 7.1% β€” a gap of 5.4 points on a like-for-like basis. That gap reflects who applies where as much as how strictly each state decides, so it is a starting point for choosing a main destination, not a ranking of leniency. You must still apply to the state where you will spend the most nights. Sources: [U.S. Department of State β€” Adjusted Refusal Rate, B-Visas Only, by Nationality](https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/legal/visa-law0/visa-statistics/nonimmigrant-visa-statistics/nonimmigrant-b-visa-adjusted-refusal-rates-by-nationality.html) and [European Commission β€” Schengen short-stay visa statistics for consulates](https://home-affairs.ec.europa.eu/policies/schengen/visa-policy/short-stay-visas-issued-schengen-countries_en) . Schengen figures are grouped by the country an application was lodged in, not by passport. ## What actually moves the needle ### Strong ties to home β€” a stable job, family, or property This is the heart of tourist decisions for Canada. Make it concrete and documented rather than assumed. ### Funds that clearly cover the whole trip Officers weigh this alongside everything else β€” gather clear evidence before you apply. ### A specific, time-limited plan with bookings Officers weigh this alongside everything else β€” gather clear evidence before you apply. ### Context for Jamaica applicants Published approval rates for Jamaica run at 55.7% on US visitor visas in FY2025 and 93.2% on Schengen short-stay applications in 2025. Your personal profile matters far more than any nationality-level pattern, so focus on the levers above. ### Avoid the common pitfall The most frequent reason this route fails is a vague itinerary or thin finances that make your return look uncertain. Address it directly and you remove the biggest doubt. ## Frequently asked questions Is there an official Canada tourist visa success rate for Jamaican citizens? Not one we currently carry. We only print a rate when we hold the publisher's own figure for this nationality and this visa category, and we do not hold one for Canada tourist visas. The figure shown on this page is a modelled estimate built from published route-level data and your answers β€” we label it as such rather than presenting it as a government statistic. What you can act on is the documented requirement set below, which is what the decision actually turns on. What matters most for a Canada tourist visa? Officers focus on whether you are a genuine visitor who will return home on time. In practice the single biggest lever is return intent, so make that part of your application as strong and well-documented as possible. Does a previous visa refusal affect my chances? Yes. A prior refusal weighs on new applications until its underlying reason is addressed. Find out exactly why you were refused, fix what caused it, and clearly show what is different this time. Is this a guarantee of approval? No. GetVisaOdds is an educational planning tool, not legal advice and not a guarantee. Only a consular or immigration officer can decide your application. We show approximate odds and the reasons behind them so you can prepare better. Is my information private? Completely. The estimate runs entirely in your browser. Your answers are never sent to a server or stored β€” there is no sign-up and nothing to leak. How much money do I need for a Canada visitor visa? There is no official minimum; the amount depends on your stay and whether you pay for accommodation. Provide six months of bank statements showing you can cover the trip and return home. Why are Canada visitor visas refused so often? The most common reason is that the officer is not satisfied you will leave Canada β€” weak home ties, unclear funds, or a thin purpose. Refusal rates have been elevated recently. Do I need biometrics for a Canada TRV? Yes, most applicants must give fingerprints and a photo at a Visa Application Centre. The CAD$85 fee is usually valid for 10 years. Does holding a US visa help my Canada application? It can support your case and, for some applicants, simplifies proof of funds β€” but you still submit a full TRV application and must show ties and purpose. ## Explore related visa odds ### Other visas to Canada for Jamaican citizens - [Canada student visa success rate](https://getvisaodds.com/jamaican-citizens/canada/student-visa) - [Canada work visa success rate](https://getvisaodds.com/jamaican-citizens/canada/work-visa) - [Canada business visa success rate](https://getvisaodds.com/jamaican-citizens/canada/business-visa) - [Canada family visa success rate](https://getvisaodds.com/jamaican-citizens/canada/family-visa) ### Tourist / Visitor visa odds for Jamaican citizens elsewhere - [USA tourist visa success rate](https://getvisaodds.com/jamaican-citizens/usa/tourist-visa) - [UK tourist visa success rate](https://getvisaodds.com/jamaican-citizens/uk/tourist-visa) - [Australia tourist visa success rate](https://getvisaodds.com/jamaican-citizens/australia/tourist-visa) - [Germany tourist visa success rate](https://getvisaodds.com/jamaican-citizens/germany/tourist-visa) - 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