How to Apply for Citizenship In Jamaica

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Apply for Citizenship In Jamaica By Online

Apply in-person Application to obtain Jamaican Citizenship through Descent

  1. In order to apply to apply for Jamaican citizenship through descent you will need to apply in the Passport Immigration and Citizenship Agency (PICA) office for local applications. Check out PICA’s contact information by clicking the following link: Link And If you are residing abroad, you can make your application via the Jamaican Consulate/Embassy, or High Commission in the country that you reside in.
  3. Get the application form from the PICA office or from any Embassy. It is also possible to get the form via PICA’s site: Click here or directly download it by clicking the following link: Link Applicants who are from overseas can also download the form from the website of their embassy.
  4. Fill in the application form as per your needs Be careful not to make mistakes while filling out the form.
  5. Prepare all required documents needed to support your application in accordance with the PICA’s regulations. Check out the list of documents to support your application in the “Required Documents” section below.
  6. Visit the PICA’s offices and pay the application fee, which is non-refundable, at the cashier’s counter in Jamaican dollars, according to the service you want to apply for, i.e. Regular service or expedited service. You will also receive the receipt for payment. If you live abroad send the application in its entirety in the Jamaican Embassy and pay the fees in accordance with the policy of the embassy.
  7. After payment, you can submit the entire application to PICA’s service window to be processed the application. You will receive an acknowledgement receipt that contains the specifics of the application
  8. The application will be reviewed by the relevant PICA authorities based on the service you requested and the proof of citizenship will be available to you for collection, and then issued to you.
  9. You can take it to the location of your choice or ask a representative to send an authorization letter from a certified authority to be able to collect it on your behalf.
  10. Applications from outside of the country are sent to the home embassy in which you made your application. From there, your embassy will mail the document to you for cost or pick it up in person or through the representative.

Note:

  • The descendants from Jamaicans who were born within Dutch or French Overseas departments within the Caribbean and whose surnames are accepted with the consent of the mother’s documents supporting them will be issued an official citizenship certificate bearing the surname.
  • If there is no record of the father in the Jamaican birth certificate, and no surname has been given by the infant, the certificate is accepted and the child is automatically assumed to be the mother’s name.
  • If a brand new name is proposed in any document that supports the application you will be required to file an Deed Poll, Court Order or Apostille to prove the validity of the name.
  • Deed polls that have not been issued by an State Authority to support the change in name should be considered in the context of a case using the new identity within the passport. The case should be sent to the Director/Operations manager for advice.
  • Name change completed by people who reside in the UK is valid only in the event that it is issued through UK Deed Poll Services and High Court. UK Deed Poll Services and High Court.

Request for Citizenship via Marriage

  1. In order to apply to apply for Jamaican citizenship through Marriage you must apply at the Passport Immigration and Citizenship Agency (PICA) office for local applications. You can find the contact details of PICA by clicking the following link: Link And If you are residing abroad, you can apply via the Jamaican Consulate/Embassy, or High Commission in the country that you reside in.
  2. Download the application form R1 from the PICA’s office, or at any Embassy. You can obtain the online application via the PICA website at Click here or download it directly using the following link: Link Applicants who are from overseas can also download the form from their embassy’s website
  3. Review the form carefully, then sign and complete that it is in front of an Justice of the Peace (JP) or Notary Public or any other person competent to take oaths.Note this application form must be completed in duplicate
  4. Get and organize all required supporting documents to support your application according to the rules of PICA. You can find a list of the required supporting documents below “Required Documents” section further down.
  5. Send the application in its entirety complete application to Passport, Immigration and Citizenship Agency 8 Waterloo Road, Kingston 10 or the closest Jamaican High Commissioner/Embassy/Consulate with all documents.
  6. Make sure you pay the non-refundable application fee. Pay attention that local payment will not be accepted except in Jamaican dollars.
  7. Once you’ve paid, you’ll receive a receipt for your application. The application will be referred to the PICA’s authorities in charge.
  8. After processing, a certificate of the citizenship of your choice will be given to you, which you can pick up in person , or have your authorized agent to take it for you.
  9. Applications from overseas will be forwarded to the home embassy in which you submitted your application. From there, your embassy will mail the certification to you for cost or take it personally or by contacting an agent.

Applications for Citizenship through Naturalization

  1. In order to apply for Jamaican citizenship through Naturalization You must send your applications at the Passport Immigration and Citizenship Agency (PICA) office for local applications. You can find the contact information for PICA through here: Link
  2. Get an application form, the Naturalisation Form, N1from PICA’s office. It is also possible to get the form on the PICA website at Click here to download directly from this hyperlink: Link
  3. Review the form attentively then sign and complete that it is in front of an Justice of the Peace (JP) or a Notary Public, or a person who is authorized to swear the oath. The application form should be signed in duplicate and signed by four people. The references must include Jamaican by birth, and should not be family members, civil servants attorneys, relatives, or agents.
  4. Prepare the necessary supporting documents to support your application in accordance with the PICA’s regulations. You can find a list of the required documents to support your application in the “Required Documents” section further down.
  5. Make arrangements with a daily paper to promote your announcement of intent to submit an application for Naturalisation that should be announced on two separate occasions, that are at least one week apart. It must be included with your application.
  6. Send the application in its entirety complete application Passport, Immigration and Citizenship Agency 8, Waterloo Road, Kingston 10 along with the required documents.
  7. Make sure you pay the non-refundable application fee. Pay attention that local payment will not be accepted beyond Jamaican dollars.
  8. After you have paid, you will receive a confirmation of your application. Afterwards, the application will be sent to the PICA’s appropriate authorities.
  9. If your application is accepted, you will need to be endorsed on the certificate by the Stamp Office at an additional cost of $JMD1000.00.
  10. Then, go to the PICA office to take part in the ceremony of swearing in to be engaged in taking the Oath Of Allegiance and Affirmation ceremony that is the final step towards becoming citizens of Jamaica

Registering for Commonwealth Nationals

  1. In order to apply for Registration as an Commonwealth National in Jamaica, you must make an application at the Passport Immigration and Citizenship Agency (PICA) office for local applications. Check out PICA’s contact information by clicking the following link: Link
  2. Download the Registration Form, R3 from the PICA office. You can get the registration form on PICA’s site: Here’s the link or directly download it by clicking this hyperlink: Link
  3. Review the form carefully, then sign and complete that it is in front of the Justice of the Peace (JP) or Notary Public or another person who is competent to take the oath. Be aware that the application form must be signed in duplicate.
  4. Get and organize all supporting documents required to support your application according to the rules of PICA. You can find a list of the required documents for supporting your application within the “Required Documents” section below.
  5. Completely submit the application complete application Passport, Immigration and Citizenship Agency 8, Waterloo Road, Kingston 10 with all the necessary documents.
  6. Pay the application fee. Be aware that local payments can not be accepted, only in Jamaican dollars.
  7. After you have paid, you will receive a receipt for your application. Afterwards, your application will be sent to the PICA’s authorities in charge.
  8. After processing, you will be registered and will be issued registration papers at the PICA’s office

Application for Citizenship in the Event of Doubt

  1. In order to apply to apply for Jamaican citizenship in Case of Doubt, you need to submit your application the Passport Immigration and Citizenship Agency (PICA) office for local applications. You can find the contact information for PICA by clicking this hyperlink: Link And If you are residing abroad, you may submit your application via the Jamaican Consulate/Embassy, or High Commission in the country you reside in.
  2. Write a letter of inquiry at the Ministry of National Security seeking a document which can prove you are the Jamaican Citizen. The letter should include the reason behind the request as well as as many useful details as you can about your background.
  3. Also, include the following information in your correspondence The following information must be included: Name, Gender Date and Location of Birth, the name of your parents, the number of kids born to parents of yours Birth certificate of your infant (if relevant) schools that you attended, your current occupation, your Martial Status and the number of your children who were born in the home, Current or past occupation.
  4. Request three Statutory Declarations forms that are in the support the application. The declarations should be filled out on the forms by three different people, preferably relatives of yours, who are not less than seven years younger than. The declaration must address these questions:
    • How many children did your parents have?
    • Of the children you had for your parents, which was your position?
    • Were you baptized during infancy? If yes , and the baptismal record is not available, please explain the reason
    • Did you attend school? If yes then where? If the admissions document is not available, please explain the reason.
  5. Make the other necessary supporting documents and join them with the request letter as well as the declarations required by law.
  6. Send the application in its entirety in full to Passport, Immigration and Citizenship Agency 8 Waterloo Road, Kingston 10 including all documents required, or to the closest Jamaican High Commission/Embassy/Consulate in the country that you are currently residing in.
  7. Make sure you pay the necessary application fee. Pay attention that local payment will accept only Jamaican dollars.
  8. Once you have paid after which your application will be reviewed by the appropriate authority, and you will receive citizenship certificates at the PICA’s offices.

Registering Minors

  1. In order to apply to register minors Jamaican citizens, or as the parent or legal guardian for the minor must make an request for registration to the Passport Immigration and Citizenship Agency (PICA) office for local applications. Check out PICA’s contact information by clicking here: Link And If you are residing abroad, you may submit your application via the Jamaican Consulate/Embassy, or High Commission in the country where you are currently residing.
  2. Request the registration form R4 at the PICA office or any Embassy. It is also possible to get the registration form on the PICA website at Links Download it using the following link: Link. The applicant from outside can download the application form from their website for the embassy
  3. Review the form attentively before you complete it and sign at the direction of an Justice of the Peace (JP) or a Notary Public, or a person who is authorized to take oaths.Note it is important to note that your application must be duplicated and endorsed by two sources. The references must have to be Jamaican by birth and must not be family members, civil servants attorneys, your agents.
  4. Get and organize all supporting documents required to support your application according to the PICA’s regulations. Check out the list of supporting documents below “Required Documents” section below.
  5. Completely submit the application complete application to Passport, Immigration and Citizenship Agency 8 Waterloo Road, Kingston 10 or the closest Jamaican High Commission/Embassy/Consulate along with all the documents.
  6. Make sure you pay the non-refundable application fee. Pay attention that local payment will not be accepted without Jamaican dollars.
  7. Once you’ve paid, you’ll receive a confirmation of your application. Afterwards, the application will be referred to the PICA’s authorities in charge.
  8. Once the process is completed, a document proving your the citizenship of your choice will be given to you that you are able to collect in person , or have your authorized agent to take it for you.
  9. Applications from outside of the country will be forwarded to the home embassy in which you submitted the application. Once you have submitted your application, your embassy will send the document to you for the cost of a fee, or you can pick it up in person or through the representative.

Required Documents For Apply for Citizenship

To be used in the application of Decent

  • Complete the application form
  • Original Birth Certificate
  • Original Birth Certificates of Mother or Father or Certificate of Jamaican Citizenship or Adoption Certificate issued by the Registrar General’s Department (RGD)
  • Photo Identification
  • Two (2) passport-sized photos that have been certified by the Justice of the Peace, Commissioner of Oaths, Notary Public Doctor, Lawyer. (Your name as well as the name, number and the signature of the officer who certifies and the date of certification no more than six months old should be included.) There is no embossed seal.
  • Certificate of Marriage Certificate (where appropriate)
  • An ID that is valid (If adult age 18 or older)
  • Jamaican parent’s ID issued by the government (Valid Passport or Driver’s Licence) If the application is made for minors
  • A court issued document that demonstrates Legal Guardianship when it is it is applicable
  • The official change of name document (Court Order, Deed Polls that are registered with the office of the court that is the records office and so on.) when applicable.

Original documents are required for all documents. Documents that are laminated will not be accepted. PICA reserve the right require additional and/or current information at the time of submitting the application.

For marriage-related applications

  • Complete the application form
  • Official marriage certificate
  • Husband and Wife’s Official Birth Certificate/Certificate of Jamaican Citizenship
  • The passports of Husband and Wife.
  • Decree Absolute (where it is applicable)
  • Police Certificate from the country of residence (previous from Jamaica)
  • The official change of name Document Court Order and Deed Polls filed with the court or in the country’s record office and so on. (where applicable)
  • Two Passport size photographs of the applicant that have been certified by an official such as a Justice of the Peace, Notary Public or Commissioner of Oaths or Consular officer. The name of the applicant along with the name, number as well as the signature of person who certified the applicant and the date of the certification not longer than six months must be listed). No embossed seal.

For use by Naturalization

  • Birth Certificate
  • Passport with which you first was able to enter Jamaica
  • The Marriage Certificate is valid if it’s applicable.
  • Current Passport (if different)
  • The Work Permit card , or work Permit Exemption Certificate
  • The evidence of community activities with which you could participated in, e.g., Service Club and so on.
  • Two passport-sized photos that have been verified by an official of the Justice of the Peace (Your name as well as numbers, the names as well as the signature of officer certifying and the date of certification that is not later than 6 months must include). No embossed seal.
  • Tax Compliance Certificate (personal and business). When you, or your spouse operate an enterprise that is a wholesaler, a tax filing is required.
  • The verification of earnings (e.g. the last 3 payslips, financial statements of the company pension statement, or employment letter. They should not be more than six months).
  • Recently released bank statement (Should not be more by more than six months).

To Register Commonwealth Nationals

  • Birth Certificate
  • Passport with which you first arrived in Jamaica
  • Wedding Certificates if applicable
  • Current Passport (if different)
  • The Work Permit card , or work Permit Exemption Certificate
  • Documentation of community-based activities that you might participated in, e.g., Service Club and so on.
  • Two passport-sized images that have been verified by an official of the Justice of the Peace (Your name as well as numbers, the names along with the signatures of the officer who certifies and the date of the certification not later than 6 months must include). No embossed seal.
  • Tax Compliance Certificate (personal and business). In the event that you and your spouse is a business owner, wholesale, then a filing for tax compliance is required.
  • The verification of earnings (e.g. The last three payslips, financial statements from the company Pension statement, employment letter. They should not be more than six months).
  • A recent bank account statement (Should not be more by more than six months).

to Apply for Citizenship in the Event of Doubt

  • Request letter
  • A Statutory declaration declaring that you are a Jamaican national
  • Birth certificates of two oldest children (if appropriate)
  • Certificate of marriage (if required)
  • School Record (if appropriate)
  • Record of baptism (if relevant)
  • The Department of Registrar General’s Department(RGD) providing no proof for your birth certificate
  • Two (2) passport-sized images that have been signed by an official such as a Justice of the Peace, Commissioner of Oaths or Notary Public, Lawyer or Doctor. (Your name, along with the number, name, and the signature of the person who certifies and the date of the certification not more than six months old should be included.) A seal that is not embossed.

To Register Minors

  • Birth Certificate of a Minor
  • Complete the application form
  • Minor’s Passport
  • Parents’ Marriage Certificates where it is required
  • Parents”Passport” for Parents
  • Proof that parents have Jamaican citizenship (if is a native of Jamaica)
  • Work Permits for Parents when is applicable
  • Tax Compliance Certificate and Income Tax filing tax compliance certificate for both business and personal taxpayers. Compliance Certification of the Parent , if parent runs wholesale
  • Recent school letter (should not be more that 6 mois)
  • The Bank statement to Parent(s) (should not appear more than 6 months old)
  • Verification of income to parents (e.g. employment letter, financial statements of the company Pension statement, last three pay slips). Do not exceed six months.
  • Two passport-sized pictures of a Minor who has been certified by an official of the or a Justice of the Peace, a Notary Public, or a Commissioner of Oaths. (The applicant’s name as well as their name and number along with the signature and name of the officer who certifies as well as the date of the certification (not longer than 6 months) must include). No embossed seal.

Office Locations and Contacts

PICA’S HEAD OF OFFICE
25C Constant Spring Road Kingston 10
Telephone: 754 PICA . 754 7422
Fax: 906-4372
Email: info@pica.gov.jm
Website: Link

CORPORATE Office
8. Waterloo Road Kingston 10
Phone: 754 PICA, or 754 7422
Fax: 968-1121
Email: info@pica.gov.jm
The office’s location map and PICA branches Link
Jamaican Embassy: Link

Eligibility

Application via Descent
You can be considered for a job Decent Location:

  • (i) If you were not born in Jamaica prior to the 6th August 1962.
(ii)Your parent on 6th august 1962, became or could have had, but for their death to become an American citizen Jamaica.
  • You were born outside of Jamaica on or after 5th August 1962, and your father or mother on the date of your birth is or was a citizen from Jamaica through birth, descent or Registration through marriage to an Jamaican

An application can be submitted via:

  • Adults acting on their own capacity to make application
  • Children’s parents on behalf their children
  • Parents can submit applications in behalf of their adult children, with the consent of their child.
  • Legal Guardian
  • Attorneys who make formal representations in behalf of the legal guardian or parent (Persons who have law degrees but are not attorneys cannot apply on behalf of any person).

Application for marriage

  • Non-nationals are eligible to apply to become a citizen through marriage if they is married to an Jamaican citizen.

Application through Naturalization The Naturalization of Aliens to the Commonwealth Commonwealth requires:

  • The applicant must have reached the age of 18 and should have been a resident of Jamaica for at least five years on average and twelve months prior to the submission of the application have good moral character.

registration for Commonwealth Nationals

  • An Commonwealth Citizen with a valid passport, who lived legally for a period of time in Jamaica for at minimum five consecutive years and has good character, can submit an application to register as an Jamaican citizen. Click here to see the list of commonwealth countries: Link

Application to Citizenship in Case of Doubt

  • People who make a claim to Jamaican citizenship by birth but lack any documentary evidence (e.g., Jamaican birth certificate) to back up their claim. The applicant should also be able to provide evidence of unsuccessful attempts unsuccessful in obtaining an birth Certificate at the Registrar General Department.

Fees

Application developed by Decent

  • Local Application Normal service; J$10,000.00 for Expedited Service Additional fee in the amount of J$5000.00(Total: J$15,000.00)
  • Application form for Abroad: US$100.00, CAD$110.00, GBPPS60.00, EUREUR75.00

Application through marriage

  • Local Application: A non-refundable cost of JMD$50,000.00.
  • Application form abroad: USD$260.00; CAD$290.00; GBPPS155.00; EUREUR222.00

Application via Naturalization

  • Non-refundable processing fees of JMD$50,000.00

Registering for Commonwealth Nationals

  • Processing cost: JMD$50.000.00

Application in the Event of Doubt

  • Local Application: A non-refundable application fee of JMD$10,000.00
  • Application form abroad: USD$100.00; CAD$110.00; GBPPS60.00; EUREUR74.00

Registering minors

  • Local Application: A non-refundable application fee of JMD$20,000.00
  • Application form for Abroad: USD$100.00; CAD$110.00; GBPPS60.00; EUREUR75.00

Validity

  • Citizenship is valid for life, until it is terminated by a court of law, or abdicated by an individual

Documents to Utilize

  • Forms for Citizenship and Registration applications: Link

Processing Time

  • Application through Decent Normal Service and the application process takes 25 business days. Expedited Services: 15working days
  • Minors ‘ registration is required within 24 months
  • Naturalization Within 24 months
  • The marriage application must be submitted within 24 months
  • If Doubt is a Concern In the event of Doubt: within 24 months

Instructions

Photo-related requirements

  • Two photos that are identical
  • Photographs should be taken in full color with a dull or matte look, with an uncluttered background
  • Candidates with fair complexions should be careful not to wear white clothing and should be photographed on a pastel-colored background
  • Candidates with dark complexions must wear dark-colored clothing and pictures must be taken with white backgrounds.
  • applicants with grey or white hair must have their photo photographed against a light white or blue background
  • There can be no another person or object in the photo.
  • There shouldn’t be any shadows in the background.
  • A frontal posture is required.
  • There shouldn’t be any creases or ink marks left on the photograph
  • Chest and shoulders exposed to the sun must be kept away from
  • Clothing with bright colors is not advised.
  • Eyeglasses should not be tinted lenses.
  • Frames that are heavy (thick) frames must be avoided
  • The use of headgear is only permitted for religious reasons. Face features such as the contour of the face starting from the bottom of the jawline all the way to the crown have to be clearly visible
  • Images submitted with applications become property of Government of Jamaica. No embossed seal

Two passport-sized photos must be verified by a consular officer or the Justice of the Peace, Notary Public Commissioner of Oaths or lawyer. The certification should not be more than six months. Photographs should be certified. It is essential to include the name and address of the person applying together with the applicant’s name, number as well as the signature of officer who certifies must be mentioned.

Requirements Information

  • Names
  • Date of Birth
  • Birthplaces
  • Parents ‘ information
  • Contacts
  • Address
  • The reasons for applying
  • Declaration

The Document is required

  • The registration in the name of Jamaican citizen grants you the identification of a Jamaican national . You will benefit from the advantages offered to Jamaican citizens such as applying for the Jamaican passport and many more.

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