Other Passport Issues
Q: What do I need to do if I need to travel urgently and my passport is expired?
A:
Contact the Jamaican High Commission at 44-(0)-20-7823-9911. An Emergency Certificate may be issued depending on the country to which you are travelling.
Q: Will I be able to obtain an Emergency Travel document for my child?
A:
Yes, an emergency travel document may be issued and takes approximately 3 working days to be issued. This document may be issued once a citizenship application accompanies it.
Q: How do I get my Home Office stamp placed in my new passport?
A:
You will need to contact/report to the Home Office for all information relating to status in the UK. The Jamaican High Commission has no authority with respect to immigration matters in the UK.
Q: Do I really need to include Emergency Contact persons on my application form?
A:
Yes, you are required to complete all sections of the form including Section F, which requires this detail.
It is advisable that one of the contacts entered be from Jamaica.
Q: Who may certify my passport application form?
A:
The following persons are authorised to verify/certify an application form and photographs:
- a Justice of the Peace,
- a Notary Public,
- a Minister of Religion,
- a Medical Doctor,
- an Attorney at Law,
- a Consular Officer.
Q: Should I inform the Jamaican High Commission of my new address if I move?
A:
Yes, any changes in contact information should be reported to avoid delays with your application.
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