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Jamaican passport | |
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The front cover of a contemporary Jamaican passport. | |
Issued by | Jamaica |
Type of document | Passport |
Purpose | Identification |
Eligibility requirements | Jamaican citizenship |
Expiration | 5 or 10 years |
The Jamaican passport is issued to citizens of Jamaica for international travel. The passport is a Caricom passport as Jamaica is a member of the Caribbean Community.
As of March 2019, Jamaican citizens had visa-free or visa on arrival access to 83 countries and territories, ranking the Jamaican passport 59th in terms of travel freedom (tied with Papua New Guinea passport) according to the Henley visa restrictions index.[1]
Passport statement[edit]
Jamaican passports contain on their inside cover the following words in English only:
“ | The Minister of Foreign Affairs requests and requires in the name of the Government of Jamaica all those whom it may concern to allow the bearer to pass freely without let or hindrance and to afford such assistance and protection as may be necessary. | ” |
Physical appearance[edit]
Passports issued after September 2001 are machine-readable passports and thus carry a machine-readable zone starting with P<JAM. On the holder's page, the following information is recorded:[2]
- Last Name
- First names
- Nationality (Jamaican)
- Date of issue/expiry
- Date and place of birth
References[edit]
- ^'Global Ranking - Visa Restriction Index 2019'(PDF). Henley & Partners. Retrieved 26 April 2019.
- ^'JAM-AD-02001'. Council of the European Union. Retrieved 23 September 2010.
See also[edit]
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Leaf Group Updated October 16, 2017
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Jamaican citizens who live in the United States should check their passports to ensure that they are valid early during their trip-planning process. If you find that your passport is expired -- or will expire during your trip -- you need to renew your it. To apply for a passport renewal, round up the required documents and submit them to the nearest Jamaican embassy so you won't face unnecessary delays.
Passport Renewal Application
Print the passport renewal application from a Jamaican consulate website, or pick up a copy at your nearest Jamaican consulate or embassy. Fill out the form accurately and neatly. The Passport Immigration and Citizenship Agency (PICA) is able to provide Jamaicans with secure passports largely because of the accuracy of the information that is provided. If you provide false information or your form cannot be read, you could face a delay or denial in getting your passport renewed.
Get a Passport Photo
The Jamaican government requires that you submit two identical color photos along with your renewal materials. The photos must be professional, and cannot be digitized. The size of the photographs should be 25 millimeters by 35 millimeters, with a margin of 3 millimeters between your head and the outside of the photo. You cannot wear a top without sleeves, and your hair must be out of your face.
Notary Public
Visit a notary public and have one of your passport photos notarized. It is important that they do not use a n embossed seal on the photo. You also must have Section G on your passport renewal application notarized.
Mail Your Application
Mail your completed application along with your two passport photos, passport renewal application fee and your expired Jamaican passport to the nearest Jamaican consulate or embassy. Three Jamaican consulates in the U.S. handle passport renewals: the Consulate General of Jamaica, Miami; the Consulate General of Jamaica, New York; and the Embassy of Jamaica in Washington, D.C.
Items you will need
- Completed renewal application form
- Previous Jamaican passport
- Two identical passport photos
Tip
- As of the date of publication, an adult passport renewal costs $110, and a child's costs $80.If you need to have your name or information changed on your new passport because of marriage, divorce or the loss of your spouse, provide a certified copy of your marriage license, your spouse's death certificate or a divorce judgment. Photocopies are not acceptable.The processing time for a passport renewal is four to six weeks.
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Ginger Yapp has been writing professionally since 2006, specializing in travel and film topics. Her work has appeared in such publications as 'USA Today' and online at Hotels.com. Yapp also has experience writing and editing for a small California newspaper. She earned her B.A. in film and media studies and has worked as an ESL teacher at an international school.
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