Nigeria passport → Jamaica

Do Nigerian citizens need a visa for Jamaica?

Visa required in advance

Nigerian passport holders need a visa for Jamaica, applied for in advance at an embassy, consulate or visa application centre.

What this means for your trip

Book an appointment with the embassy, consulate or its visa centre early. Waits can be long in peak season.
Typical documents: application form, photos, bank statements, ITR, employment letter, bookings and travel insurance.
If you already hold certain other visas, a simpler route may apply. Check the section below.

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Jamaica at a glance

Capital: Kingston
Currency: Jamaican dollar (JMD)
Languages: English, Jamaican Patois
Calling code: +1876
Region: Caribbean

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Jamaica for other passports

IndiaVisa-free
United StatesVisa-free180 days
United KingdomVisa-free180 days
United Arab EmiratesVisa on arrival30 days
ChinaVisa-free30 days
SingaporeVisa-free180 days
PakistanVisa required
BangladeshVisa-free180 days
Sri LankaVisa required
NepalVisa required
NigeriaVisa required
PhilippinesVisa required

Nearby in Caribbean for Nigerian passport holders

BarbadosVisa-free180 days
DominicaVisa-free180 days
HaitiVisa-free90 days
Saint Kitts and NevisVisa-free90 days
Antigua and BarbudaeVisa
BahamaseVisa
Trinidad and TobagoeVisa
CubaVisa required

Common questions

Do Nigerian citizens need a visa for Jamaica?

Nigerian passport holders need a visa for Jamaica, applied for in advance at an embassy, consulate or visa application centre.

How long can Nigerian citizens stay in Jamaica?

The allowed stay depends on the visa you are granted. Check the decision letter or entry stamp.

Can Nigerian citizens get a visa on arrival in Jamaica?

Not under the standard rules.

How many countries can Nigerian citizens visit without a visa?

42 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The Nigeria passport ranks #84 of 94 (passports with equal scores share a rank).

Source: Wikipedia contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0). Updated weekly. Rules can change, so give the official site a quick look before you fly.