Jamaican Passport Application Form
PLEASE READ THE INFORMATION SHEET CAREFULLY BEFORE COMPLETING THIS FORMAAPPLICANT’S PERSONAL DATASurname

Profession or Occupation

First Name
Marital Status

Middle Name(s)SingleDivorced

MarriedWidowedMaiden Surname (family name at birth)
Eye Colour
Previous Name: (If name has been changed other than by marriage)
Place of Birth: (Town, City and Parish)

Date of Birth (DD/MM/YYYY)
MaleSexFemale

Dark Brown

Brown

Grey

Grey BlueBlueHazel

ChestnutBlackRed

Burgundy

MixedHeight

Place of Birthcm
Mother’s First Name

Special Visible Features

Mother’s Maiden Name (Surname before Marriage)………………………………………………………………………………
APPLICANT’S PERMANENT ADDRESS
Street Number and Street name

APPLICANT’S MAILING ADDRESS (If different from permanent address)
Street Number and Street nameTown, City and Parish

Town, City and Parish

CountryCountry

Postal or Zip CodeStateStateBusiness Telephone Number
Area Code Seven Digit Number

Residential Telephone Number
Area Code Seven Digit Number

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Postal or Zip Code

E-Mail Address:
TO BE COMPLETED IF APPLICANT IS OR HAS BEEN MARRIED
Date of Marriage (DD/MM/YYYY)

Place of Marriage: (Town, City and Parish)

Spouse’s Name: (If Married, divorced or widowed)

Country:SurnameFirst Name

Jamaican Passport Application Form

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Thumb Print Box Below
For persons unable to sign

FOROFFICIAL
USE
ONLY

Signature of the Applicant WITHIN in the box above
Note: Signature is not required for applicants under the age of 12 years

CCONSENT FOR MINOR (Applicable to persons under 18 years of age. Mother, Father or Legal Guardian may give consent)
Particulars of person giving consent to minor
Surname (parent or legal guardian)First Name

Middle Name(s)Relationship to above-named person to minor
MotherFatherLegal Guardian

Declaration of person giving consent:
I (name)…………………………………………………………………………the (Relationship). …………………………………………………………..

Of (Minor’s Name) ……………………………………………………………….., give my consent for him/her to hold a passport.

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Signature of Parent or Legal GuardianD………………………………
Date
PARTICULARS OF MOST RECENT PASSPORT: (This information is required whether the passport is expired or current, damaged, lostor otherwise unavailable)
Passport Number
Date of Issue (DD/MM/YYYY)
Date of Loss (DD/MM/YYYY)

Place of Issue

Name in which stolen, lost or unavailable
passport was issued
SurnameFirst Name

Middle Names(s)Place of Loss (City, Parish):

BRIEF STATEMENT OF CIRCUMSTANCES WHERE PASSPORT HAS BEEN DAMAGED___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________EDECLARATION OF APPLICANT
I, the undersigned, apply for the issue of a Jamaican Passport. I declare that the information given in this application is correct to the best of myknowledge and belief. I further declare that:
I have not previously held or applied for a Jamaican Passport
All previous passports granted to me have been surrendered, other than Passport or Travel Document No. ………………………………..
which is submitted herewith.
My passport has been lost or is not available for present use and that I have reported the circumstances to the Police or to the Passport Office(Kingston) or to the Jamaican Consular representative overseas.
Date of Declaration (DD/MM/YYYY)……………………………………………………………………………………
Signature of Applicant

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FEMERGENCY CONTACT PERSONSFIRST CONTACT PERSON
SurnameFirst Name

Middle Names

Telephone Number
Area Code Seven Digit Number

Street Number and Street nameRelationshipTown, City and Parish/StateCountry

State

SECOND CONTACT PERSONSurname

Postal or Zip CodeFirst Name

Street Number and Street nameTown, City and Parish/ StateMiddle Names

Telephone Number
Area Code Seven Digit Number

RelationshipCountryStateG

Postal or Zip CodeOFFICIAL CERTIFICATION (Please ensure that Sections A-F are completed before certifying this document)
WARNING: IT IS AN OFFENCE TO MAKE A FALSE AND MISLEADING STATEMENT IN SUPPORT OF A PASSPORT APPLICATION
I…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
First NameMiddle Name(s)Surname……………………………………………….
Designation/Occupation

hereby certify that I have known …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
Full Name of Applicant (in the case of a minor, the person giving consent) as stated on application.
For. ………………………………(years) and that the information given is correct to the best of my knowledge and belief.
Country
Address of Certifying Official
Building/Apartment Number and Name (if applicable)
Postal Code or Zip CodeStreet Number and Street nameTown, City and Parish/ StateTelephone Number
Area Code Seven Digit Number

Official Stamp or Seal
(If any)

Date of Certification (DD/MM/YYYY)…………………………………………………………………
Signature of Certifying Official

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TO BE COMPLETED BY APPLICANTS WHO MUST WEAR HEADGEAR FOR RELIGIOUS REASONS(Religion/Sect)I

TO BE COMPLETED BY APPLICANTS BORN OUTSIDE OF JAMAICA
Father’s Name:
Mother’s Name:
Father’s Place of Birth:

Mother’s Place of Birth:

Father’s Date of Birth:

Mother’s Date of Birth:(DD/MM/YYYY)(DD/MM/YYYY)J

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATIONKFOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYDOCUMENTS SUBMITTEDDOCUMENT NUMBER

ISSUE DATEPREVIOUS PASSPORT STAMP(DD/MM/YYY)BIRTH CERTIFICATEADOPTION CERTIFICATEMARRIAGE CERTIFICATE
NATURALIZATION CERTIFICATE.
REGISTRATION CERTIFICATECERTIFICATION OF CITIZENSHIPDIVORCE CERTIFICATEDRIVERS’ LICENCETAX REGISTRATION NUMBER
ELECTORAL IDENTIFICATIONOTHERRECEPTION TEAM
(Outpost Staff)

Date (DD/MM/YYYY)………………………..
(Passport Office)…………………………
Jamaican Passport Application FormPage 4 of 5GUIDELINES FOR JAMAICAN PASSPORT APPLICATIONREAD CAREFULLY BEFORE COMPLETING THE PASSPORT APPLICATION FORM
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DOCUMENTS

PHOTOCOPIED OR LAMINATED DOCUMENTS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED

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Eligibility for a Jamaican Passport is based on proof of Jamaican Citizenship. ALL applicants are.therefore required to submit one of the following documents as applicable:* Birth Certificate* Certificate of Naturalization* Letter of Certification of Citizenship1.2* Certificate of Registration* Adoption Certificate

Persons claiming Jamaican Citizenship by Descent MUST have their claim established BEFORE
submitting the application for a passport. The documents required are:
* Applicant's Birth Certificate* Proof of Parent's Jamaican Citizenship*Two certified passport photographs
The Citizenship Unit is located at the 1st Floor, Immigration Citizenship and Passport Division, 25
Constant Spring Road, Kingston 101.3

Passport issuance is also based on credible identification. First time applicants, particularly. arealso required to provide one of the following photographic forms of Identification:* National Voter's Identification* Driver's Licence* Previous Passport
Other identification· (subject to approval by the Passport Officers, e.g. work 10)
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Any name change must be substantiated by documentary evidence. All married or divorced womenare required to submit the certified copy of the Marriage Certificate{s) or Divorce Judgement(s),where the married name is being used. A Deed Poll is required for all other name changes.

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PHOTOGRAPHS NO EMBOSSED SEAL SHOULD BE AFFIXED TO PHOTOGRAPHS

2.1

Applicants are required to submit two (2) identical copies of a professionally producedphotograph taken not more than six (6) months prior to the application, with the following
specifications:
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The photographs should be taken in colour with a matte/dull finish, against a plain
background. Applicants of light complexion should avoid wearing white clothing and shouldhave the photographs taken against a pastel shaded background. Applicants of dark
complexion should wear coloured clothing and photographs should be taken against awhitebackground. Applicants with hair is grey/white should have photographs taken against a paleblue or grey background.
There should be no reflection from eyeglasses and no background shadows. Excessive lightreflection on image is unacceptable. Light distribution should be even throughout photograph.
Photographs should provide a full frontal view of the head, neck and top of the shoulders withears, as much as possible, clearly visible. Photographs should display appropriately clad
images; exposed shoulders and chest are to be avoided.
The applicant should wear no head covering while taking the photograph. However, applicants
who must wear hea~gear for religious reasons must indicate their religion at Section H.
The size of the face should be 25mm to 35mm, from the chin to top of head.
When the photograph is cut to a size of about 35mm, there should be a margin of 3mm to 4mm
between the head and the edge of the photographPhotographs submitted with an application become the property of the Government of Jamaica

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CERTIFICATION OF APPLICATION (See section G)

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Each applicant is required to present an application form and Photograph that are certified.
This can be done by one of the following officials who is a citizen of Jamaica, who is not a member ofthe family of the applicant AND, has been personally acquainted with the applicant for a period of notless than 12 months:* Member of Parliament * High Court Judge* Resident Magistrate* Public Officer (SEG 1 and above)* Consular Officer* Attorney-at-law* Commissioner of Oaths Notary Public* Parish Councillor* Bank Manager* Credit Union Manager* Clerk of Courts* Army Officer (Major & above)* Dental Surgeon* Marriage Officers* Medical Practitioner * Police Officer (Gazetted Ranks)* Passport Officer* Veterinarian* Principal (Primary, Secondary & Tertiary Educational Institutions)* Justice of the Peace

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The official who certifies the application is also required to certify the reverse side of one photographof the applicant, with the following inscription above his/her signature:"I certify that this is a true photograph of ........................ (Insert applicant's name and note date ofcertification) ................................................... ",3.3

For overseas applicants the following persons, who need not be citizens of Jamaica, may certify theapplication:* Justice of the Peace* Attorney-at-law* Notary Public* Medical Doctor* Minister of Religion authorized to perform marriages
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Overseas applicants may contact the nearest Jamaican Embassy, High Commission orConsulate for other categories of persons who may certify applications and photographs.

3.5

NO FEE SHOULD BE PAID FOR CERTIFYING AN APPLICATION. (Applicable in Jamaica ONLY)

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CONSENT FOR A MINOR (See Section C)

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The mother, father or legal guardian must complete the application for a child less than 18 years.
Persons under 18 years of age, who are unmarried, require the written consent of the mother and/or
the father or legal guardian, except where such person is a member of the Security Forces. In theevent that neither parent nor legal guardian is available, contact should be made with the Customer
Service Unit at the Kingston Office or the nearest consular representatives in the overseas missions.

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REQUIREMENT TO APPEAR IN PERSONAll first time applicants are required to be present at time of application.
Minors under three years are exempt.
Renewals do not require personal appearance. However, in some instances an authorized officer may
require the appearance of the applicant. A MINOR over 3 years of age doing a renewal is required toappear in person.
LOST PASSPORTS

A POLICE REPORT MUST BE SUBMITIED WHERE PASSPORT IS LOST, STOLEN OR DESTROYED. IN THE
EVENT THAT A LOST PASSPORT SUBSEQUENTLY COMES INTO THE POSSESSION OF THE HOLDER, IT MUST
BE RETURNED TO THE PASSPORT OFFICE OR THE NEAREST JAMAICAN EMBASSY, HIGH COMMISSION ORCONSULATE OVERSEAS FOR NECESSARY ACTION.

Prepared by:: Immigration Citizenship and Passport Services Division, Ministry of National Security - 28·08· 2007