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Jamaica visa for Nigerian citizens

Visa required

Jamaica requires Nigerian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.

Where to apply
1 mission

Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index

Which Jamaica visa?

Visitor entry and visitor extension of stay

Key facts

Maximum stay
Visa-free period set by nationality (for example 30 or 90 days); up to six months in total as a non-Commonwealth visitor with extensions, twelve months for Commonwealth citizens
Fee
JMD 10,000
Processing time
Extensions processed within three working days

Apply on Passport, Immigration and Citizenship Agency (PICA)

All visa types for Jamaica

For the tourist visa, Jamaica’s official sources give a standard fee of JMD 10,000, and applications are made on pica.gov.jm. Processing time, as Jamaica states it: Extensions processed within three working days. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Visa-free period set by nationality (for example 30 or 90 days); up to six months in total as a non-Commonwealth visitor with extensions, twelve months for Commonwealth citizens.

Jamaican missions in Nigeria

Jamaica has 1 mission in Nigeria, with its embassy in Abuja.

Jamaican citizens travelling to Nigeria

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Travel advice for Jamaica

  • US State Department Level 2: Exercise increased caution
  • UK Foreign Office (FCDO) No advice against travel
  • German Foreign Office No travel warning

What the US, British and German foreign ministries tell their own citizens about travelling there, in each ministry’s own terms.

For a trip from Nigeria to Jamaica, the published travel advice reads as follows: the US State Department rates Jamaica at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 22 June 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Jamaica (updated 6 May 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Jamaica (updated 13 October 2026). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.

Good to know

How long Nigerian citizens can stay in Jamaica

How long Nigerian citizens may stay in Jamaica is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.

How Nigerian citizens apply

In Nigeria, applications go to the Jamaican embassy in Abuja, or to a visa centre acting for Jamaica; fees, documents and processing times are published by Jamaica.

Jamaican citizens travelling to Nigeria

Jamaican citizens need an e-Visa for Nigeria, applied for online before travel and valid for up to 90 days.

Frequently asked questions

Do Nigerian citizens need a visa for Jamaica?

Jamaica requires Nigerian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.

Where is the Jamaican embassy in Nigeria?

The Jamaican embassy in Nigeria is in Abuja.

How much does the Jamaica tourist visa cost?

Jamaica’s official sources give a standard fee of JMD 10,000 for the tourist visa. Processing time: Extensions processed within three working days.

Do Jamaican citizens need a visa for Nigeria?

Jamaican citizens need an e-Visa for Nigeria, applied for online before travel and valid for up to 90 days.

Can Nigerian citizens enter Jamaica visa-free?

No; Nigerian citizens need a visa for Jamaica obtained in advance.

Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 7 November 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.