pica.gov.jm Restoration of Jamaican Citizenship : Passport, Immigration Agency
Organization : Passport, Immigration & Citizenship Agency (PICA)
Facility : Restoration of Jamaican Citizenship
Country : Jamaica
Website : http://www.pica.gov.jm/citizenship/general-citizenship-information/restoration-of-jamaican-citizenship/
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PICA Restoration of Jamaican Citizenship
Qualification :
The restoration of Jamaican Citizenship is applicable only to former Jamaican nationals who acquired Jamaican Citizenship by virtue of Birth, descent or adoption and subsequently renounced it.
Related : Citizenship by Marriage Jamaica Passport, Immigration Agency : www.statusin.org/28720.html
Procedures
** The application form, Restoration of Citizenship Form R5 which is obtainable at the Jamaican High Commissions, Embassies and Consulates, the Jamaica Printing Services, 77 1/2 Duke Street Kingston as well as online at Forms.
** The form should be read carefully, completed in triplicate and signed in the presence of a Justice of the Peace for persons submitting their applications locally and by a Notary Public, Justice of the Peace, Commissioner of Oaths for overseas applications.
** Local applications must be submitted to the Citizenship Unit of the Passport Immigration & Citizenship Agency. If you are applying from overseas, applications must be submitted through the Jamaican High Commission, Embassy or Consulate.
** Completed application forms must be submitted along with the following original documents
Documents
(i) Letter of renunciation
(ii) Proof of current citizenship
(iii) Valid ID
(iv) Two Passport sized photographs of the applicant certified by a Justice of the Peace for local applications or by a Notary Public, Justice of the Peace, Commissioner of Oaths for overseas applications. Compliant applications will be prepared for a decision within twenty four (24) months.
FAQs
1. Does Jamaica recognise dual nationality?
Yes, Jamaica recognizes dual citizenship.
2. How to apply for a certified copy of certificate of Jamaican citizenship?
Qualification :
The applicant should have been granted an original Certificate of Jamaican Citizenship.
Procedure :
1. A letter applying for a Certified Copy should be addressed to : The Chief Executive Officer Passport, Immigration and Citizenship Agency 25c Constant Spring Road Kingston 10.
The letter should state the Name, Address and File Reference Certificate number of the applicant. The applicant is required to state what has happened to the original Certificate of Citizenship and why the certified copy is required.
2. The letter should be accompanied by the following documents :
(i) Recent Police Report on the status of Original Certificate;
(ii) A Certified Passport sized photograph of applicant;
(iii) Parent’s photo I.D. if applicant is a minor;
(iv) The appropriate fee (See fee structure below)
3. Compliant applications are processed within 5 working days : COST Applications submitted locally will attract a non-refundable fee of JMD$5000.00. Payment for local applications will only be accepted in Jamaican dollars.
Fees for the various foreign currencies are accepted but are only applicable to applications submitted through the Jamaican High Commission Consulates/Embassies. The required costs are quoted as follows : USD$100.00; CAD$110.00; GBP£60.00; EUR€74.00
3. Where Can I apply?
At the Passport, Immigration and Citizenship Agency (PICA) located at 25 Constant Spring Road, Kingston 10
4. Can my application be made online?
Currently, applications are accepted at 25 Constant Spring Road or at any Jamaican High Commission, Embassy or Consulate overseas.