Passport Information

First-time applicants

Complete the application form and submit two identical non-digitized colour photographs, one of which must be certified by the Notary Public who signs Section G. Photographs should not be stapled or paper-clipped to the form. An original birth certificate is required, along with an original marriage certificate, original adoption register or divorce judgment where applicable. For minors, include the parent's or guardian's identification, and a letter of guardianship where relevant.

Photocopies of documents will not be accepted. All original documents submitted with applications are returned.

Passport renewals

Complete the application form and submit it with your expired passport, two identical colour photographs (one certified by the certifying official who signs Section F) and a certified copy of your birth certificate. Where applicable, also include certified copies of a marriage certificate, death certificate or adoption register, or a divorce judgment.

The applicant's signature must remain inside the box provided. The thumb print box is only for persons unable to sign their names. Certification in Section F can only be done by a Consular Official or a Notary Public.

Validity

Adult passports are valid for ten years and minors' passports for five years. Forms are sent to Jamaica for processing, so take extra care completing the form to avoid delay.

Replacement of lost or stolen passports

In addition to the documents listed under renewals, submit a police complaint report and one of the following:

• Jamaican driver's license
• Cancelled Jamaican passport
• Jamaican voter's registration card
• Work permit bearing a photograph from the country of residence
• Identification indicating permanent residency
• Driver's license from the country of residence
• Other federal, state or city identification with an expiration date, subject to approval by a Consular Officer

Fees and payment

Renewal or first-time applications are $110.00 for adults and $80.00 for minors. Replacement of a lost, damaged or misplaced passport is $190.00 for adults and $130.00 for minors. Totals include a US$30.00 consular and FedEx second business day shipping and handling fee, so make sure your address, including any apartment number, is written clearly.

Personal checks are not accepted. Money orders or certified checks made payable to the Embassy of Jamaica or the Consulate General of Jamaica should be forwarded directly with the form and other documents. See Consular Fees for more detail.

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