Under the Jamaican Nationality Act, the minor of any citizen of Jamaica may apply to be registered as a citizen of Jamaica by a parent or guardian.

How to apply

1.)    The application should be made in duplicate on the registration Form R4 which is accessible from PICA’s offices or the link below:
Registration Form

The form must be completed by the parent or the guardian of the minor and be signed in the presence of a justice of the peace, notary public or someone authorised to administer oaths.

2.)    Two references are required to sponsor the application. These persons should be Jamaicans by birth and should not be a relative, lawyer or agent of the applicant.

3.)    The application should be submitted to PICA along with the following supporting documents:

·         Minor’s Birth Certificate

·         Minor’s passport

·         Parent’s Marriage Certificate

·         Parent’s Passport

·         Evidence of parent’s Jamaican Nationality (if citizen of Jamaica)

·         Work permit of parents

·         Tax compliance certificate of the applicant

·         Two (2) certified passport size photographs of the minor

·         The cost of registration for minors is J$5000.00, which is payable after the application is approved.

The process takes approximately (24) Months

For additional information contact:

Passport Immigration and Citizenship Agency (PICA)

25 Constant Spring Road

Kingston 10, Jamaica

Tel: (876) 908-0142

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