Antigua and Barbuda visa for Jamaican citizens

Antigua and Barbuda passport holders benefit from visa-free entry to Jamaica, allowing for a generous maximum stay of 180 days without any visa fees, with only two specific tourist visa types available for rare circumstances. This smooth process makes exploring your fellow Commonwealth Caribbean island straightforward, though be aware of the one-hour time difference as Jamaica operates year-round on Eastern Standard Time (GMT-5). Many direct flights connecting these two vibrant nations often involve a regional hub, so planning ahead is advisable. From the distinctive rhythms of reggae to the welcoming local patois, Antiguan and Barbudan travelers will find both familiarity and unique cultural experiences awaiting them.

Visa-free180d stay· verified 2026-05-27

Entry requirements

Passport validity
6+ months
Onward ticket
Required
Funds proof
Required
Yellow fever cert.
Required

Visa options

TouristTourist Visa-on-Arrival
30d$100valid 1mo
Apply
OtherElectronic Entry Visa (EEV) – Tourist / Business
Apply
OtherVisa-Free Entry for Holiday or Business
180d$0multiple-entry
TransitTransit Visa (up to 24 hours)
1dvalid 1d
TransitVisa-Free Same-Day Airport Transit
1d$0valid 1d
TouristVisa-Free Same-Day Cruise Ship Entry
1d$0valid 1d
OtherMultiple-Entry Visa (12-Month)
multiple-entryvalid 1y
OtherMultiple-Entry Visa (24-Month)
multiple-entryvalid 2y
OtherExtension of Stay (Visitor – Holiday or Business)
multiple-entry
Digital NomadNomad Digital Residence Visa (NDR)
730dmultiple-entryvalid 2y
WorkWork Permit (Employment in Antigua and Barbuda)
OtherResident Permit (Long-Term Residence – Work / Investor / Retiree)
multiple-entry
FamilyFamily-Based Residence (Spouse of Citizen)
multiple-entry
InvestorCitizenship by Investment Programme (CBI)
multiple-entry

CARICOM member. Caricom Certificate of Skills holders can stay indefinitely.

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