Jamaican visa for Bahamian citizens
A visa is NOT required for Bahamian passport holders visiting Jamaica for a short-term stay: 6 months.
Visa requirements:
| Visa type | Purposes | Visa requirements | Allowed stay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist visa | For Bahamian citizens to enter Jamaica for a short-term tourism purpose. | Not required | 6 months |
| Evisa | Jamaica e-visa for Bahamian citizens | Not Available | |
| Visa on arrival | Jamaica visa on arrival for Bahamian citizens | Not Available | |
Jamaica tourist visa requirements:
- Holding Bahamian passport that is valid for six months beyond the period of the intended stay in Jamaica.
- Proof of onward travel (departure) from Jamaica.
If you are looking for Jamaica visa information, such as available types of visas, or how to apply from Bahamas, we recommend you visit or contact the embassy or consulate of Jamaica nearest your place of residence.
- Nassau: The Consulate of Jamaica in Nassau, Bahamas (Working hours: Close now)
Jamaica visa applications & requirements (For reference purposes only, please visit the nearest Jamaica diplomatic mission offices to Bahamas for guidance)
Tourism Statistics Chart
The line chart shows the number of visitors from Bahamas traveling to Jamaica from 2008 to 2018.
| Year | Number of visitors (Bahamas) estimated | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 5,059 | N/A |
| 2009 | 5,268 | 4.13% |
| 2010 | 5,111 | -2.98% |
| 2011 | 5,007 | -2.03% |
| 2012 | 5,059 | 1.04% |
| 2013 | 5,216 | 3.10% |
| 2014 | 5,269 | 1.02% |
| 2015 | 5,581 | 5.92% |
| 2016 | 6,037 | 8.17% |
| 2017 | 5,988 | -0.81% |
| 2018 | 5,928 | -1.00% |
References: UNWTO.org, World Bank and multiple sources. (This data is for informational purposes only. Please see our disclaimer page for more information.)
Jamaica & Bahamas comparison
Jamaica's area is approximately 10,830 km2 (4,181 sq mi), while the area of Bahamas is approximately 10,010 km2 (3,864 sq mi). This means Bahamas is 8.19% smaller than Jamaica.
As of November 2025, Jamaica's population is ~3.0 million people - 2,613,996 more people than the population of Bahamas.
We have highlighted Jamaica & Bahamas’s relative positions on world's map for your reference.
| Jamaica | Bahamas | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (est 2025) | 3,026,312 | 412,316 | 2.6 million more people live in Jamaica than Bahamas |
| Number of diplomatic missions abroad (est) | 85 | 48 | Jamaica has 37 more diplomatic representations abroad compared with Bahamas. |
| Travel freedom (2025) | 58 | 122 | Jamaica passport holders visit 64 fewer countries and territories without a visa. |
| Number of foreign missions hosted | 59 | 35 | Jamaican hosts 24 more foreign missions than Bahamas. |
Frequently asked questions, answered
How many visitors from Bahamas travel to Jamaica in one year?
The number of visitors from Bahamas visiting Jamaica in 2018 was approximately 5,928.
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Useful Information
- Kingston to Nassau: 692.54 km (430.32 mi)
- Travel time: 1 hours 26 minutes
This page was last updated on: November 2025