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LATEST NEWS

 * PICA REVISED
   HOURS
   
   06 Jul 2021
   
   Notice to Customers - Revised Hours
   
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 * PICA'S APPOINTMENT
   SYSTEM
   
   24 Jun 2021
   
   Please contact us to schedule your appointment
   
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 * PICA ACHIEVES ISO
   9001:2015 CERTIFICATION
   
   21 Jan 2021
   
   The Passport, Immigration and Citizenship Agency (PICA) has successfully
   completed its ISO 9001:2015 certification process for its passport...
   
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ESSENTIAL FORMS

Important application forms in one place. Here are some of our most popular
forms for you to download and print.

 * DOWNLOAD Instruction Sheet for Adult Renewal Form
 * DOWNLOAD The Jamaican Nationality Act
 * DOWNLOAD Citizenship by Descent --Application Guidelines
 * DOWNLOAD Citizenship By Descent Application Form
 * DOWNLOAD Naturalization of Alien or British Protected Application Form
 * DOWNLOAD Registration of Citizen of Jamaica Under Section 3 Application Form

 * See more forms...

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

WHAT DOCUMENTS SHOULD I PRESENT IF I AM AN ADULT APPLYING FOR A PASSPORT FOR THE
FIRST TIME? (PASSPORT FAQ)

Proof of citizenship: Original birth certificate or adoption certificate.
For applicants born outside of Jamaica, a certificate of registration,
naturalization or letter of certification or citizenship should be submitted.
Proof of identity: Driver’s licence, voter’s ID or work/student ID subject to
approval by the Passport Officer and two photographs, one of which should be
certified by the Certifying Official who signed the application form..

WHAT IS THE LENGTH OF TIME FOR OBTAINING JAMAICAN CITIZENSHIP? (CITIZENSHIP FAQ)

The processing time for citizenship is dependent on the category of the
application:

Applications for Citizenship by Descent are processed within 25 working days

Applications for Citizenship by Virtue of Marriage are prepared for submission
to the Minister for approval within 24 months

Naturalization will be processed and prepared for submission to the Minister for
approval within 24 months

Registration (Commonwealth citizens) will be processed and prepared for
submission to the Minister for approval within 24 months

Registration (Minors) will be processed and prepared for submission to the
Minister for approval within months24

HOW LONG DOES THE PROCESS TAKE FOR AN EXTENSION OF STAY AND WHERE DO I APPLY?
(IMMIGRATION FAQ)

The process takes three (3) working days for applications submitted at PICA's
Kingston office at 25 Constant Spring Road, Kingston 10 and seven (7) working
days for applications submitted at our office at Overton Plaza, 49 Union Street
in Montego Bay.

HOW TO APPLY FOR A CERTIFIED COPY OF A CERTIFICATE OF JAMAICAN CITIZENSHIP
(CITIZENSHIP FAQ)

QUALIFICATION:
The applicant should have been granted an original Certificate of Jamaican
Citizenship.

PROCEDURE:
1. A letter applying for a Certified Copy should be addressed to:-
The Chief Executive Officer Passport, Immigration and Citizenship Agency 25c
Constant Spring Road Kingston 10
The letter should state the Name, Address and File Reference Certificate number
of the applicant. The applicant is required to state what has happened to the
original Certificate of Citizenship and why the certified copy is required.
2. The letter should be accompanied by the following documents:- (i.) Recent
Police Report on the status of Original Certificate;
(ii.) A Certified Passport sized photograph of applicant;
(iii.) Parent’s photo I.D. if applicant is a minor; (iv.) The appropriate fee
(See fee structure below)
3. Compliant applications are processed within 5 working days
4. COST Applications submitted locally will attract a non-refundable fee of
JMD$5000.00. Payment for local applications will only be accepted in Jamaican
dollars.
Fees for the various foreign currencies are accepted but are only applicable to
applications submitted through the Jamaican High Commission
Consulates/Embassies.
The required costs are quoted as follows: USD$100.00; CAD$110.00; GBP£60.00;
EUR€74.00

HOW DO I KNOW I HAVE AN EPASSPORT? (E-PASSPORT FAQS)

The ePassport will have the international biometric symbol printed at the bottom
of the front cover, which signifies that the Jamaica passport contains an
electronic chip.

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