Passport - General Information

To ensure that your passport application is not delayed because of errors on the passport application form, please follow the instructions below.

PICA is only able to issue passports to Jamaicans based on the accuracy of the information provided by applicants on the passport application form. If false or incomplete information is provided, your application will be delayed or be referred for further review and investigation.

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Section A: must be fully completed by all applicants.
Section B: must be completed by both men and women who are or have been married, regardless of whether it’s your intention to adopt your spouse’s surname (women).

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When signing the form on this page, ensure that your signature stays inside the rectangular box (not touching the lines of the box) and it is closely identical to your signature at the bottom of page 2 (Section E of the application).

Section C: should be left blank

Section D: Should be left blank.

Section E: Tick “√” the second box bearing the inscription “All previous passports granted to me have been surrendered, other than Passport or Travel Document No… (insert passport number of most recent passport) …”

When signing at Section E, your signature must be closely identical to your signature in the signature box at the top of page 2 of the application form. Make sure you indicate the date on which you completed the application form.

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Section F: Two emergency contacts must be supplied, one of which must be in the country you reside.

Section G: Should be completed and certified by any one of the following certifying officials: Consular Officer at the Embassy, Justice of the Peace, Notary Public, Attorney-at-law, Medical Doctor or a Minister of Religion authorized to perform marriages.

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Section H: Must be completed if you are required to wear head covering for religious reasons.

Section I: Must be completed by all applicants born outside of Jamaica.

• Completed passport application form, completed by Parent/ Legal Guardian (instructions on how to complete the passport application form provided below).
• Birth Certificate/ Adoption Certificate or Jamaican Citizenship Certificate
• Two (2) identical passport-sized photographs that adhere to PICA’s photo guidelines. Please see PICA’s photo guidelines NB. One of the photographs should be certified by the same certifying officer that certified the passport application form.
• Most recent passport of minor
• Valid Government issued photo ID of Parent/ Legal Guardian (e.g. Passport, Driver’s Licence, Voter ID etc.).
• Copy of proof of payment of application fee in the amount of US$95.00.
• Consular and postage fee in the amount of US$20.00.

Parents are to appear in person at the Embassy of Jamaica in Washington or at the Jamaican Consulate in their country of residence with children 3 years and older. If mother is married, the Marriage Certificate is required.

Legal Guardians are required to submit relevant documentation showing legal guardianship along with a valid ID or a notarised letter of consent from the parent(s).

The acceptable forms of payment are cash, or debit card (a surcharge is applied by the banking machine used for debit card) for in-person appointments, ONLY. For mailed in applications, payment must be made by way of Money Order made out to the Embassy of Jamaica. Mailed-in applications are to be sent to: The Embassy of Jamaica, 1520 New Hampshire Ave, NW, Washington DC. 20036.

• To ensure that the passport application of your child is not delayed because of errors on the passport application form, please follow the instructions below.
• PICA is only able to issue passports to Jamaicans based on the accuracy of the information provided by applicants on the passport application form. If false or incomplete information is provided, the application will be delayed or be referred for further review and investigation.

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Section A: must be fully completed by all applicants.
Section B: Should be left blank

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The minor should sign inside the rectangular signature box at the top of the page, without the signature touching the lines of the box. (If the minor is under the age of 12 years, a signature is not required).

Section C: must be fully completed and date affixed by the Parent or Legal Guardian of the minor in question. The same Parent/Legal guardian is required to sign Sections C and E ensuring both signature samples are closely identical to each other. N.B. Also, the Parent/Legal Guardian’s signature at Sections C and E must be closely identical to the signature reflected on the identification being presented.

Section D: Should be left blank.

Section E: Tick “√” the second box bearing the inscription “All previous passports granted to me have been surrendered, other than Passport or Travel Document No… (insert passport number of most recent passport) …”. The Parent/Legal Guardian is required to sign Section E. When signing at Section E, the signature must be closely identical to the signature at Section C and both signatures at Section C and E must be closely identical to the signature on the identification being presented. Be sure to indicate the date on which you completed the application form.

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Section F: Two emergency contacts must be supplied, one of which must be in your country of residence.

Section G: Should be completed and certified by any one of the following certifying officials: Consular Officer at the Embassy, Justice of the Peace, Notary Public, Attorney-at-law, Medical Doctor or a Minister of Religion authorized to perform marriages. The certifying official should complete the section in respect of the Parent/ Legal Guardian that is giving consent to the minor and not the minor. If the certifying officer is not familiar with the Parent/ Legal Guardian (known him/her for more than 12 months), he/she can indicate that the Parent/ Legal Guardian was seen in person at the appropriate blank space at this section.

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Section H: Must be completed if the minor is required to wear head covering for religious reasons.
Section I: Must be completed by all applicants born outside of Jamaica.

• Passport fees can be paid to PICA via any of the following methods:
• Obtain a bank draft in the correct amount made payable to “Passport, Immigration and Citizenship Agency, 25C Constant Spring Road, Kingston 10, Jamaica”


• Have a relative/friend in Jamaica make the payment for you in US dollars at PICA’s offices in Kingston.
• Effect an international wire transfer payment through your bank using the following details.

Beneficiary:
Passport, Immigration and Citizenship Agency
25C Constant Spring Road,
Kingston 10


Jamaica Beneficiary’s Bank:
Bank of Nova Scotia
SWIFT Code: NOSCJMKNXXX
Account No.: 100913894
Branch No.: 30015


Intermediary Bank:
JP Morgan Chase Bank
270 Park Avenue,
New York, NY 10017, USA
SWIFT Code: CHASUS33XXX




• NB. Applicants should take into consideration the bank charges for the international wire transfer and send an excess of approximately USD37.00 to cover bank charges.
• Consular and postage fees in the amount of USD20.00 per passport application should be paid to the Embassy of Jamaica in US dollars cash or via deposit to the Embassy’s USD Bank account. A copy of the bank receipt should also be submitted with the passport application.
• Kindly see below the banking information for the Embassy of Jamaica in Washington:

Bank: Scotiabank
Account Name: Embajada de Jamaica
Account Number: 00107263988
Type of account: USD only Bank: Scotiabank
Address of Bank: Avenida Paseo de las Palmas 760,
Lomas de Chapultepec,
Cuidad de Washington,
Postal Code 11000.

Jamaican nationals who are renewing their adult Jamaican passport without any changes to their name are encouraged to complete the passport application online via PICA’s online passport application portal.

You may complete the series of eligibility questions on the portal to determine whether you can renew the passport via this method. For the online passport renewal service, payment is done online directly to PICA.

EMERGENCY CERTIFICATE APPLICATION GUIDELINES

About the Emergency Certificate (EC)

An Emergency Certificate (EC) is a one-way travel document issued for emergency travel only to Jamaica and is not generally recognized by other territories, as it is neither bar-coded nor does it have an expiry date. If the document is issued, the applicant will be required to do a passport renewal/replacement once they are in Jamaica.

Applications may be submitted in person by appointment: https://jaembassydcconsularservices.youcanbook.me/ or in our drop-box, or by mail.

The Embassy of Jamaica reserves the right to request additional documents in further support of an application. The issuance of an EC is not guaranteed.

Mailed‑In Applications

Please note that the Embassy of Jamaica will only process mailed‑in applications from the following five (5) states:

• District of Columbia (D.C.)
• Maryland (MD)
• Virginia (VA)
• California (CA)
• Washington (WA)

Applicants residing in other states should refer to the Embassy’s service‑area guidance to determine whether their applications should be mailed to the Consulate General of Jamaica in New York or the Consulate General of Jamaica in Florida. Service Area Guidance
Applications mailed to the Embassy of Jamaica originating from states not listed above will be returned.

Required Documents

• Demonstration of proof of emergency (document/s corresponding with the emergency for which the application is being made)
• Completed Emergency Certificate Application Form. See Emergency Certificate Application Form
• Most recently issued passport or if the document is unavailable for submission with the application, a detailed statement surrounding the loss of the passport
• Two passport‑sized photos (one to be notarized if submitted via mail)
• Flight Itinerary clearly stating the airline, flight number and flight date and time
• Original Birth Certificate
• Original Marriage Certificate, Divorce Decree and Deed Poll (if applicable)
• Valid Government‑issued Photo ID (notarized copy of the front and back if submitted via mail)
• For minors, a notarized copy of the parent’s valid ID is required and the original of name change document if applicable (e.g. Marriage Certificate, Deed Poll, etc.)

Application Fee & Processing Time

Application Fee

The application fee is $95 (including mailing fee) OR $75 (without mailing fee). Applicants may also submit a self‑addressed, pre‑paid envelope (that bears a tracking number) to facilitate the return of original documents.

Accepted methods of payment are cash or debit/credit card (a surcharge is applied by the banking machine used for debit/credit card transactions) for in‑person applications, or Money Order payable to the “Embassy of Jamaica” for mailed‑in applications.

Processing Time

The processing time for ALL Emergency Certificate (EC) applications is approximately 10 business days.

Important Guidelines for In‑Person Appointments

• Only the applicant is allowed to be inside the interview room at the time of the scheduled appointment. All other visitors accompanying the applicant should remain within the waiting area. In the case of minor applicants, only the parent/legal guardian giving consent will be permitted to accompany the child to the interview room.
• The use of cellphones in the interview room is strictly prohibited.
• Please ensure that the relevant application form is printed and completed and all other supporting documents are on hand prior to the scheduled appointment time, to ensure the smooth and timely flow of appointments for the day. If your appointment time has begun and the application form is deemed incomplete by the Consular Officer conducting your appointment, you may be asked to return to the waiting area to complete the form and the next scheduled applicant will be called in to begin their interview, leading to delays in the processing of your application.
• If you have a scheduled appointment and are no longer able to come in during the selected time slot, please reschedule or cancel your appointment through the booking site at least 24 hours before the scheduled appointment.

Advisory

The Embassy of Jamaica encourages all Jamaican nationals to ensure that their travel documents are up to date ahead of making travel arrangements. In the event of noncompliance, the Embassy will not be held responsible for any inconvenience caused.

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