Jamaican Passport Application Form

PLEASE READ THE INFORMATION SHEET CAREFULLY BEFORE COMPLETING THIS FORM

A APPLICANTS PERSONAL DATA

Surname Profession or Occupation

First Name

Marital Status
Middle Name(s)
Single Divorced Married Widowed
Maiden Surname (family name at birth)
Eye Colour
Previous Name: (If name has been changed other than by marriage)
Dark Brown Brown Grey

Place of Birth: (Town, City and Parish) Grey Blue Blue Hazel

Chestnut Black Red

Burgundy Mixed
Date of Birth (DD/MM/YYYY) Sex Height
Male Female

cm
Place of Birth Mothers First Name

Special Visible Features Mothers Maiden Name (Surname before Marriage)

APPLICANTS PERMANENT ADDRESS APPLICANTS MAILING ADDRESS (If different from permanent address)
Street Number and Street name Street Number and Street name

Town, City and Parish Town, City and Parish

Country Country

Postal or Zip Code State Postal or Zip Code State

Residential Telephone Number Business Telephone Number

Area Code Seven Digit Number Area Code Seven Digit Number

E-Mail Address:
B TO BE COMPLETED IF APPLICANT IS OR HAS BEEN MARRIED
Date of Marriage (DD/MM/YYYY) Place of Marriage: (Town, City and Parish) Country:

Spouses Name: (If Married, divorced or widowed) Surname

First Name

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 Thumb Print Box Below
For persons unable to sign
FOR

OFFICIAL

USE

ONLY Signature of the Applicant WITHIN in the box above

Note: Signature is not required for applicants under the age of 12 years

C CONSENT 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

Mother Father Legal Guardian
Declaration of person giving consent:

I (name)the (Relationship). ..

Of (Minors Name) .., give my consent for him/her to hold a passport.

..
Signature of Parent or Legal Guardian Date
D PARTICULARS OF MOST RECENT PASSPORT: (This information is required whether the passport is expired or current, damaged, lost
or 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 First Name Middle Names(s)

passport was issued
Surname

Place of Loss (City, Parish): BRIEF STATEMENT OF CIRCUMSTANCES WHERE PASSPORT HAS BEEN DAMAGED
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E DECLARATION 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 my
knowledge 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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F EMERGENCY CONTACT PERSONS
FIRST CONTACT PERSON
Surname First Name Middle Names

Street Number and Street name Telephone Number

Area Code Seven Digit Number

Relationship
Town, City and Parish/State

Country

State Postal or Zip Code

SECOND CONTACT PERSON

Surname First Name Middle Names

Street Number and Street name Telephone Number

Area Code Seven Digit Number

Relationship
Town, City and Parish/ State

Country

State Postal or Zip Code

G OFFICIAL 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 Name Middle 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.
Address of Certifying Official Country
Building/Apartment Number and Name (if applicable)

Postal Code or Zip Code

Street Number and Street name

Telephone Number Official Stamp or Seal

Town, City and Parish/ State Area Code Seven Digit Number (If any)

Date of Certification (DD/MM/YYYY)

Signature of Certifying Official

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

I TO BE COMPLETED BY APPLICANTS BORN OUTSIDE OF JAMAICA

Fathers Name: Mothers Name:
Fathers Place of Birth: Mothers Place of Birth:
Fathers Date of Birth: Mothers Date of Birth:
(DD/MM/YYYY) (DD/MM/YYYY)
J SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION

K FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY

DOCUMENTS SUBMITTED DOCUMENT NUMBER ISSUE DATE PREVIOUS PASSPORT STAMP
(DD/MM/YYY)
BIRTH CERTIFICATE

ADOPTION CERTIFICATE
MARRIAGE CERTIFICATE
NATURALIZATION CERTIFICATE.
REGISTRATION CERTIFICATE
CERTIFICATION OF CITIZENSHIP
DIVORCE CERTIFICATE
DRIVERS LICENCE
TAX REGISTRATION NUMBER
ELECTORAL IDENTIFICATION
OTHER
RECEPTION TEAM
(Outpost Staff) Date (DD/MM/YYYY)

..
(Passport Office)

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 GUIDELINES FOR JAMAICAN PASSPORT APPLICATION

READ CAREFULLY BEFORE COMPLETING THE PASSPORT APPLICATION FORM

1.0 DOCUMENTS PHOTOCOPIED OR LAMINATED DOCUMENTS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED

1.1 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 Registration

* Certificate of Naturalization * Adoption Certificate
* Letter of Certification of Citizenship

1.2 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 10

1.3 Passport issuance is also based on credible identification. First time applicants, particularly. are
also 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)

1.4 Any name change must be substantiated by documentary evidence. All married or divorced women
are 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.

2.0 PHOTOGRAPHS NO EMBOSSED SEAL SHOULD BE AFFIXED TO PHOTOGRAPHS

2.1 Applicants are required to submit two (2) identical copies of a professionally produced
photograph taken not more than six (6) months prior to the application, with the following
specifications:

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 should
have the photographs taken against a pastel shaded background. Applicants of dark
complexion should wear coloured clothing and photographs should be taken against awhite
background. Applicants with hair is grey/white should have photographs taken against a pale
blue or grey background.
There should be no reflection from eyeglasses and no background shadows. Excessive light
reflection 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 with
ears, 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 photograph
Photographs submitted with an application become the property of the Government of Jamaica
3.0 CERTIFICATION OF APPLICATION (See section G)

3.1 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 of
the family of the applicant AND, has been personally acquainted with the applicant for a period of not
less than 12 months:

* Member of Parliament * High Court Judge * Resident Magistrate

* Justice of the Peace * 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
* Marriage Officers * Army Officer (Major & above) * Dental Surgeon
* Medical Practitioner * Police Officer (Gazetted Ranks) * Passport Officer
* Veterinarian * Principal (Primary, Secondary & Tertiary Educational Institutions)

3.2 The official who certifies the application is also required to certify the reverse side of one photograph
of 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 of

certification) ................................................... ",

3.3 For overseas applicants the following persons, who need not be citizens of Jamaica, may certify the
application:

* Justice of the Peace * Notary Public

* Attorney-at-law * Medical Doctor
* Minister of Religion authorized to perform marriages

3.4 Overseas applicants may contact the nearest Jamaican Embassy, High Commission or
Consulate 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)

4.0 CONSENT FOR A MINOR (See Section C)

4.1 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 the
event 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.

5.0 REQUIREMENT TO APPEAR IN PERSON

All 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 to
appear in person.
6.0 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 OR

CONSULATE OVERSEAS FOR NECESSARY ACTION.

Prepared by:: Immigration Citizenship and Passport Services Division, Ministry of National Security - 2808 2007