Organization : Passport, Immigration & Citizenship Agency (PICA)
Facility : Replacement of Citizenship Certificate
Country : Jamaica
Website : http://www.pica.gov.jm/citizenship/becoming-a-citizen/replacement-certificates/
Replacement of Citizenship Certificate :
Qualification :
The applicant should have been granted an original Certificate of Jamaican Citizenship.
Related : Citizenship in Case of Doubt Jamaica : www.statusin.org/28745.html
Procedure :
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 or 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.
The letter should be accompanied by the following original documents :
(i) Recent Police Report on the status of Original Certificate (should not be older than 6 months)
(ii) A Certified Passport sized photograph of applicant
(iii) Parent’s photo I.D. if applicant is a minor; Compliant applications will be processed within ten (10) working days.
Advantages of becoming a Jamaican Citizen :
Some of the advantages of becoming a Jamaican citizen include but not limited to the ability to :
** Acquire a Jamaican Passport
** Work without a work permit
** Vote in General and Local Government Elections
** Receive Social benefits and get access to government programmes
** Exemption from international Fees at Jamaica’s premier universities
** Duty free allowance from customs and at the airport
** Right to free speech
** Register non-Jamaican Spouse as a citizen of Jamaica
Citizenship Fees :
** The Passport, Immigration and Citizenship Agency (PICA) wishes to advise of the following fee increases for local applications as published in the Jamaica Gazette #58 dated 28th April 2015. The fees become effective on September 14, 2015. Applications already in the system will not attract the new fees.
** The citizenship fees in the four internationally traded currencies: Canadian, Sterling, Euro and United States Dollars remain the same.
** Payment for local applications will only be accepted in Jamaican dollars. Payment can be made by cash, debit or credit card and Manager’s cheque.
** Fees for the various foreign currencies are accepted but are only applicable to applications submitted through the Jamaican Consulates, Embassies or High Commissions.
** Applications submitted will attract NON-REFUNDABLE Fees
| TYPE OF SERVICE | FEES | ||||
| JMD Fees | USD | CAD | BGP | EUR | |
| Regular Service – Citizenship by Descent (25 working days) | 10,000.00 | 100.00 | 110.00 | 60.00 | 74.00 |
| Expedited Service – Citizenship by Descent (15 working days / local applications only) | 15,000.00 | – | – | – | – |
| Citizenship by Marriage | 50,000.00 | 260.00 | 290.00 | 155.00 | 222.00 |
| Registration of Commonwealth Nationals | 50,000.00 | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Citizenship by Naturalisation (Non-commonwealth nationals) | 50,000.00 | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Registration of Minors | 20,000.00 | 100.00 | 110.00 | 60.00 | 74.00 |
| Citizenship in case of Doubt | 10,000.00 | 100.00 | 110.00 | 60.00 | 74.00 |
| Renunciation of Citizenship | 80,000.00 | 1,000.00 | 1,100.00 | 625.00 | 700.00 |
| Restoration of Citizenship | 80,000.00 | 1,000.00 | 1,100.00 | 625.00 | 700.00 |
| Certified Copy of a Citizenship Certificate | 8,000.00 | 100.00 | 110.00 | 60.00 | 74.00 |
** Please note that upon approval the applicant for Naturalisation is required to have the certificate endorsed at the Stamp Office at an additional cost of $JMD1000.00.
** Certified Copies will be processed within ten (10) working days.
FAQs :
1. Does Jamaica recognise dual nationality?
Yes, Jamaica recognizes dual citizenship.
2. Who can Submit an application on my behalf?
PICA will accept applications from :
i) ATTORNEYS
ii) Persons authorized in writing by the parent of a minor who is entitled to citizenship by Descent
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.
5. Are photocopied documents acceptable?
No, only originals are to be submitted.