Bahamian visa for Jamaican citizens
A visa is NOT required for Jamaican passport holders visiting Bahamas for a short-term stay: 3 months.
Visa requirements:
| Visa type | Purposes | Visa requirements | Allowed stay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist visa | For Jamaican citizens to enter Bahamas for a short-term tourism purpose. | Not required | 3 months |
| Evisa | Bahamas e-visa for Jamaican citizens | Not Available | |
| Visa on arrival | Bahamas visa on arrival for Jamaican citizens | Not Available | |
Bahamas tourist visa requirements:
- Holding Jamaican passport that is valid for six months beyond the period of the intended stay in Bahamas.
- Proof of onward travel (departure) from Bahamas.
If you are looking for Bahamas visa information, such as available types of visas, or how to apply from Jamaica, we recommend you visit or contact the embassy or consulate of Bahamas nearest your place of residence.
- Kingston: The Honorary Consulate of Bahamas in Kingston, Jamaica (Working hours: Close now)
- Kingston: The Consulate of Bahamas in Kingston, Jamaica (Working hours: Close now)
Bahamas visa applications & requirements (For reference purposes only, please visit the nearest Bahamas diplomatic mission offices to Jamaica for guidance)
Tourism Statistics Chart
The line chart shows the number of visitors from Jamaica traveling to Bahamas from 2008 to 2018.
| Year | Number of visitors (Jamaica) estimated | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 6,228 | N/A |
| 2009 | 6,479 | 4.03% |
| 2010 | 5,976 | -7.76% |
| 2011 | 6,102 | 2.11% |
| 2012 | 6,479 | 6.18% |
| 2013 | 6,291 | -2.90% |
| 2014 | 0 | -100.00% |
| 2015 | 0 | % |
| 2016 | 1,200 | % |
| 2017 | 1,154 | -3.83% |
| 2018 | 1,306 | 13.17% |
References: UNWTO.org, World Bank and multiple sources. (This data is for informational purposes only. Please see our disclaimer page for more information.)
Bahamas & Jamaica comparison
Bahamas's area is approximately 10,010 km2 (3,864 sq mi), while the area of Jamaica is approximately 10,830 km2 (4,181 sq mi). This means Jamaica is 8.19% larger than Bahamas.
As of October 2025, Bahamas's population is ~412316 people - 2,613,996 fewer people than the population of Jamaica.
We have highlighted Bahamas & Jamaica’s relative positions on world's map for your reference.
| Bahamas | Jamaica | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (est 2025) | 412,316 | 3,026,312 | 2.6 million fewer people live in Bahamas than Jamaica |
| Number of diplomatic missions abroad (est) | 48 | 85 | Bahamas has 37 fewer diplomatic representations abroad compared with Jamaica. |
| Travel freedom (2025) | 122 | 58 | Bahamas passport holders can visit 64 more countries and territories without a visa. |
| Number of foreign missions hosted | 35 | 59 | Bahamian hosts 24 fewer foreign missions than Jamaica. |
Frequently asked questions, answered
How many visitors from Jamaica travel to Bahamas in one year?
The number of visitors from Jamaica visiting Bahamas in 2018 was approximately 1,306.
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Useful Information
- Nassau to Kingston: 692.54 km (430.32 mi)
- Travel time: 1 hours 26 minutes
This page was last updated on: October 2025