Jamaica passport → Nigeria
Do Jamaican citizens need a visa for Nigeria?
Jamaican passport holders need an eVisa for Nigeria for up to 90 days. You apply and pay online before you travel.
What this means for your trip
- Apply on the official government portal and keep a printed copy of the approval.
- Processing usually takes a few working days; apply at least two weeks ahead.
- Check that the eVisa type matches your purpose of travel.
Nigeria at a glance
- Capital
- Abuja
- Currency
- Nigerian naira (NGN)
- Languages
- English
- Calling code
- +234
- Region
- Western Africa
Nigeria for other passports
- JamaicaeVisa90 days
IndiaeVisa90 days
United StateseVisa90 days
United KingdomeVisa90 days
United Arab EmirateseVisa90 days
ChinaeVisa90 days
SingaporeeVisa90 days
PakistaneVisa90 days
BangladesheVisa90 days
Sri LankaeVisa90 days
NepaleVisa90 days
PhilippineseVisa90 days
CanadaeVisa90 days
Nearby in Western Africa for Jamaican passport holders
GambiaVisa-free90 days
GhanaVisa-free60 days
NigerVisa-free
Cabo VerdeVisa on arrival
Guinea-BissauVisa on arrival90 days
SenegalVisa on arrival90 days
Sierra LeoneVisa on arrival30 days
BenineVisa
Common questions
Do Jamaican citizens need a visa for Nigeria?
Jamaican passport holders need an eVisa for Nigeria for up to 90 days. You apply and pay online before you travel.
How long can Jamaican citizens stay in Nigeria?
Up to 90 days under the current evisa rule. Longer stays need a different visa.
Can Jamaican citizens get a visa on arrival in Nigeria?
Not under the standard rules.
How many countries can Jamaican citizens visit without a visa?
84 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The Jamaica passport ranks #51 of 94 (passports with equal scores share a rank).
Source: Wikipedia, Visa requirements for Jamaican citizens (edited 30 Jul 2026), CC BY-SA 4.0. Last checked 11 Oct 2026. Rules change. Always confirm with the official embassy or immigration website of Nigeria before you travel.