Basic Passport Information
Q: Can I obtain a Jamaican passport even though I already have a British passport?
A:
Yes, both Jamaica and the United Kingdom recognize dual citizenship.
Q: How long is a Jamaican passport valid?
A:
The Jamaican passport is valid for ten years for an adult and five years for children 17 years and under.
Q: How long does it take to process the passport?
A:
Overseas applications submitted through the Jamaican High Commission take 4-6 weeks from the date of the submission of the application. Please note that the passports are produced in Jamaica.
Q: Can my passport be processed more quickly than this?
A:
No it cannot. An applicant may, however, obtain an Emergency Travel document if an urgent need for travel should arise.
Q: Do I need to appear in person to apply for a passport?
A:
First-time applicants should appear in person when applying for a passport.
In the case of a minor (person under 18 years of age), the parent or legal guardian should complete the relevant sections of the application form. The child is also required to appear in person for all categories of passport applications those include first time, renewal or replacement. The only exceptions are children under the age of three years. Persons who are renewing a passport that was issued when they were a minor will also need to appear in person.
Adults who are renewing their passport need not appear in person, and may send their old passport along with a bearer, who would be required to produce a letter of authorisation to collect the passport. The High Commission reserves the right to ask an applicant to appear in person for an interview to support his or her passport application. Applicants who report a lost or damaged passport may also be required to appear in person to account for a passport.
Q: How do I know whether my photographs are suitable for my passport?
A:
The passport photographs must fulfil the following criteria:
- Have a full frontal view of the head, ears, neck and top of shoulders
- 25mm-35mm in size when cut; there should be 3-4mm between the head and the edge of the photograph
- Taken in colour against a plain cream or light blue background
- It is no more than 6 months old
- It is of high quality with no ink marks
- No headgear should be worn except for religious reasons, which must be clearly stated in the appropriate section
- No hair should be on forehead
- No excessive light
- Chest and shoulders should not be exposed
- No smiling or glasses with rims covering the eyes.
- No background shadows or reflection from eyeglasses
Q: Is there any other office in the UK besides the one in London where my passport application can be received?
A:
The Mission operates surgeries as indicated in the following locations:
- The New Testament Church of God
- 244 Lozells Road
- Birmingham B19 1NP
- Opening Hours: 9:30am-1:30pm every first Thursday of the Month (Postal Orders only)
- West Indian Sports and Social Club
- Westwood Street
- Moss Side
- M14 4SW
- Opening Hours: 9:30am-1:30pm bi-monthly the third Wednesday of the Month (Postal Orders only).
Q: What is the cost of a passport ?
A:
Fees for a passport vary based on the nature of the application.
Adult, within the UK
- Renewal £72 (with courier/postage fee)
- Lost/Replacement/New £122 (with courier/postage fee)
Adult, outside the UK
- Renewal £77 (courier fee included)
- Lost/Replacement/New £127 (courier fee included)
Minor (child 17 years old and under)
- Renewal £52 (with courier/postage fee))
- Lost/Replacement/New £72 (with courier/postage fee)
Minor application outside the UK
- Renewal £57 (courier fee included)
- Lost/Replacement/New £77 (courier fee included).
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