Passports / Forms

Download official application forms and check the documents you need before you mail your package.

Application forms

Passport Application GuidelinesRead carefully before completing the application form.Passport Application Form Application for Extension of Validity of Passport Application for the Amendment of Passport – Form C Application for the Addition of Married Name Application for a non-immigrant Jamaican Visa – Form J Lost Passport Report Declaration Form Declaration of Identity Form Visa Application Emergency Certificate Citizenship by Descent Citizenship by Marriage Renunciation of Citizenship

Application requirements

Renewal or damaged passport — Adults

Completed passport application form
Two identical non-digitized colour photographs, one certified by the certifying official who signs Section F
Expired or damaged passport
Certified copy of birth certificate
Certified copy of marriage or death certificate, adoption register or divorce judgment, where applicable

Lost or stolen passport — Adults

All documents listed for a renewal
Police complaint report
One supplementary identification document, such as a Jamaican driver's licence, voter's ID, cancelled Jamaican passport, work permit with photograph, permanent residency ID, or another government-issued ID with an expiration date

First-time applicants — Adults

All first-time applicants must visit the Consulate General to be interviewed by a Consular Officer.

Completed passport application form
Two identical non-digitized colour photographs, one certified by the Notary Public who signs Section G
Original birth certificate
Original marriage certificate, original adoption register or divorce judgment, where applicable
If born abroad: certificate of naturalization, letter of certificate of citizenship, or certificate of registration
One supplementary document, such as a Jamaican driver's licence, national voter's ID, work permit with photograph, passport or citizenship certificate from the country of residence, permanent residency ID, or another government-issued ID with an expiration date

Renewal or damaged passport — Minors

Completed passport application form
Two identical non-digitized colour photographs, one certified as required
Current or expired passport
Certified copy of birth certificate
Parent's or guardian's identification, with a letter of guardianship where relevant

Lost or stolen passport — Minors

All documents listed for a minor's renewal
Police complaint report
Supporting identification for the minor and the parent or guardian

First-time applicants — Minors

Completed passport application form
Two identical non-digitized colour photographs, one certified by the Notary Public who signs Section G
Original birth certificate
Letter of certificate of citizenship, if born abroad
Original adoption register, where applicable
Parent's or guardian's ID, with a letter of guardianship for guardians

Amendment of a Jamaican passport

Addition of married name (women only)

Completed application form
Current Jamaican passport
Certified copy of marriage certificate
Original divorce decree or death certificate, where applicable

Extension of validity

Current Jamaican passport
Completed extension of validity application form

Change of name

Current Jamaican passport
Deed poll

Mailed applications

Section F and one photograph must be certified by a Notary Public, whose stamp should be affixed in the area provided. The certifying person need not be a Jamaican or Commonwealth citizen.

Photocopies of documents, even if notarized, will not be accepted. All original documents are kept and returned at the end of the passport processing period.

Fees and processing time

Renewal or first-time applications cost $110.00 for adults and $80.00 for minors. Replacement of a lost, damaged or misplaced passport costs $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.

The Consulate General accepts money orders and cash only — do not send cash in the mail. Personal checks and credit cards are not accepted. Passport processing takes about six weeks. See Passport Information and Consular Fees for more.

Passport InformationRequirements for first-time applicants, renewals and replacements.Consular FeesWhat each service costs and how to pay.VisasVisa requirements and fees for travel to Jamaica.