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Jamaica

All forms of commercial sex illegal under Offences Against the Person Act. Buggery Law (1864) criminalises male same-sex acts.

Legal model

Illegal

Risk level

High

Currency

Jamaican Dollar (JMD); USD widely accepted

Languages

English, Patois

Emergency

119 police, 110 ambulance

AOC / SW min

16 / 18

1-Hour Session Pricing (Indicative)

Budget

USD 60

Typical

USD 100–250

Premium

USD 500+

Key Areas

  • Negril — Seven Mile Beach tourist scene
  • Montego Bay — Hip Strip cruise-tourist area
  • Kingston — New Kingston hotels (avoid downtown after dark)

Top Safety Notes

  • Specific Kingston neighbourhoods (Trench Town, Tivoli Gardens) have ongoing gang violence.
  • LGBT+ legal risk severe (buggery law up to 10 years).
  • Jamaica AIDS Support for Life provides PrEP and STI services despite hostile climate.

Last verified April 2026. Print to PDF for offline reference. Full country guide: /regions/jamaica.