First time Applicants
All first time applicants must visit the Embassy of Jamaica and Permanent Mission of Jamaica to the European Union to be interviewed by an Officer and submit the following documents:
- Completed passport application form (see instructions below)
- Two (2) identical non digitized colour photographs (see photo guidelines for specifications)
- Original Birth Certificate
- Original Marriage Certificate, where applicable
- Original Adoption Register, where applicable
- Divorce Judgement, if applicable
If Born abroad, in addition to the Birth Certificate, please submit one of the following:
- Certificate of Naturalization
- Letter of Certificate of Citizenship
- Certificate of Registration
In addition, ONE of the following supplementary documents must be presented:
- Jamaican Driver’s Licence
- National Voter’s Identification Card
- Work Permit bearing a photograph from the country of residence
- Passport from country of residence
- Citizenship Certificate from country of residence
- Identification indicating permanent residency
- Driver’s Licence from country of residence
- Other identification issued by a Federal/State/City authority, which has an expiration date (subject to approval by an Officer)
Instructions on completing the passport application form as a first-time applicant (Adult)
In order to make sure your application isn’t delayed because of mistakes, please follow the below instructions.
PICA is able to issue secure passport to Jamaicans largely because of the accuracy of the information YOU provide. If any of the information that is asked for is false or missing, your application will be delayed or be referred for further review and investigation. These precise requirements help PICA ensure that the right passport is issued to the right person.
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 on whether it’s your intention to adopt your spouse’s surname (women).
When signing the form on page 2, make sure your signature stays inside the box (not touching the lines of the box) and it is closely identical to your signature at 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 first box bearing the inscription “I have not previously held or applied for a Jamaican 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.
Section F: Two emergency contacts must be supplied, one of which must be in the country your reside.
Section G: Will be completed and certified by the Consular Officer when you appear at the Consulate.
Section H: Must be completed if you’re required to wear head covering for religious purposes.
Section I: Must be completed by all applicants born outside of Jamaica.
Please be advised that the processing time of Eight (8) weeks begins AFTER your application is approved and not from the date the application was received.
Renewal of passport
Applicants must submit the following documents:
- Completed passport application form (see instructions below).
- Two (2) identical non digitized colour photographs one of which should be certified by the Notary Public who signs Section G (See photo guidelines for specifications)
- Expired Passport
- Original Birth Certificate
- Original Marriage Certificate, where applicable
- Original Death Certificate, where applicable
- Original Adoption Register, where applicable
- Divorce Judgement, where applicable
If born abroad, in addition to the Birth Certificate, please submit one of the following:
- Certificate of Naturalization
- Letter of Certificate of Citizenship
- Certificate of Registration
Instructions on completing the passport application form for renewal (Adults)
In order to make sure your application isn’t delayed because of mistakes, please follow the below instructions.
PICA is able to issue secure passport to Jamaicans largely because of the accuracy of the information YOU provide. If any of the information that is asked for is false or missing, your application will be delayed or be referred for further review and investigation. These precise requirements help PICA ensure that the right passport is issued to the right person.
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 on whether it’s your intention to adopt your spouse’s surname (women).
When signing the form on page 2, make sure your signature stays inside the box (not touching the lines of the box) and it is closely identical to your signature at bottom of page 2 (Section E) of the application.
Section C: should be left blank.
Section D: make sure the correct information is supplied for your recent passport: Passport No, Date of Issue, and Place of Issue.
Section E:
- Tick “√” the middle box bearing the inscription “All previous passports granted to me have been surrendered…“, and again state your passport number on the line provided.
- 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.
Section F: Two emergency contacts must be supplied, one of which must be in the country your reside.
Section G: Must be completed and stamped by a Notary Public. The same Notary Public must certify the back of one your passport photographs (NO EMBOSSED SEAL). The Notary Public need not be personally known to you.
Section H: Must be completed if you’re required to wear head covering for religious purposes.
Section I: Must be completed by all applicants born outside of Jamaica.
Please be advised that the processing time of Eight (8) weeks begins AFTER your application is approved and not from the date the application was received.
Lost/Stolen passport
Applicants must submit the following documents:
- Completed passport application form (see instructions below).
- Two (2) identical non digitized color photographs one of which should be certified by the Notary Public who signs Section G
(See photo guidelines for specifications) - Original Birth Certificate
- Original Marriage Certificate, where applicable
- Original Death Certificate, where applicable
- Original Adoption Register, where applicable
- Divorce Judgement, where applicable
- Police Complaint Report
If born abroad, in addition to the Birth Certificate, please submit one of the following:
- Certificate of Naturalization
- Letter of Certificate of Citizenship
- Certificate of Registration
In addition, ONE of the following supplementary documents must be presented:
- Jamaican driver’s license
- Cancelled Jamaican Passport
- Jamaican voter’s registration card
- Work Permit bearing a photograph from the country of residence
- Passport from country of residence
- Citizenship Certificate from country of residence
- Identification indicating permanent residency
- Driver’s Licence from country of residence
- Other identification issued by a Federal/State/City authority which has an expiration date (subject to approval by an Officer)
Instructions on completing the passport application form to replace a lost/stolen passport (Adult)
In order to make sure your application isn’t delayed because of mistakes, please follow the below instructions.
PICA is able to issue secure passport to Jamaicans largely because of the accuracy of the information YOU provide. If any of the information that is asked for is false or missing, your application will be delayed or be referred for further review and investigation. These precise requirements help PICA ensure that the right passport is issued to the right person.
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 on whether it’s your intention to adopt your spouse’s surname (women).
When signing the form on page 2, make sure your signature stays inside the box (not touching the lines of the box) and it is closely identical to your signature at bottom of page 2 (Section E) of the application.
Section C: should be left blank.
Section D: make sure the correct information is supplied for your recent stolen, lost or damaged passport: Passport No, Date of Issue, Place of Issue and Date of Loss. In addition provide the name in which the stolen, lost or unavailable passport was issued. Give a brief statement of the circumstances where passport has been damaged.
Section E:
- Tick “√” the third box bearing the inscription “My passport has been lost or is not available for present use…“
- 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.,/span>
Section F: Two emergency contacts must be supplied, one of which must be in the country your reside.
Section G: Must be completed and stamped by a Notary Public. The same Notary Public must certify the back of one your passport photographs (NO EMBOSSED SEAL). The Notary Public need not be personally known to you.
Section H: Must be completed if you’re required to wear head covering for religious purposes.
Section I: Must be completed by all applicants born outside of Jamaica.
Please be advised that the processing time of Eight (8) weeks begins AFTER your application is approved and not from the date the application was received.