Dual Citizenship for Jamaica- Citizenship by descent

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Here is a very informative guide on how to obtain dual citizenship for Jamaican and become a Jamaican citizen by descent!

Why become a Jamaican Citizen? – Dual citizenship for Jamaica by descent

I mean… why not?! There are millions of people out there with two and even THREE citizenships and their lives are full of so much opportunities!

Apart from feeling more connected to your heritage and culture, some benefits of obtaining a Jamaican citizenship include: investing, buying land, passive income from real estate, easy travel to and working in other CariCom countries, local discounts, and traveling through the country with local ID.

Full Checklist of items needed for Jamaican Citizenship by descent: Dual Citizenship for Jamaica

(All items MUST be originals, no photo copies allowed)

The applicant’s Birth Certificate;
The applicant’s father’s or mother’s (or one grand parent) Birth Certificate or Certificate of Jamaican Citizenship or Adoption Certificate issued by the Registrar General’s Department (RGD);
Two (2) passport sized photographs of the applicant certified by either a Justice of the Peace, Commissioner of Oaths, Notary Public, Lawyer or Doctor. (The applicant’s name along with the name, number and signature of the certifying officer and the certification date no older than 6 months should be included).
Marriage (or divorce) Certificate if mother’s maiden last name is different from yours  (where applicable);
Applicant’s valid ID (If adult 18 years and older); I used passport 
Jamaican parent’s government issued ID (Valid Passport or Driver’s Licence); But I didn’t need it 
Court issued document evidencing Legal Guardianship where applicable;
Official Change of Name Document (Court Order, Deed Poll registered
through the Court or the country’s Records Office, etc.) where applicable;

INFO FOR CITIZENSHIP BY DESCENT (WHAT YOU NEED + PRICES)

Local Citizenship prices at Kingston Office : $10,000 JMD $65 for 1 month or $15,000 $98 for 15 business days

Local Passport prices at Kingston Office: $6,500 JMD or $42 for 7 business days, $11,500 JMD or $75 for rushed next day pick up, or $16,500 JMD for rushed same day (must go before 10 AM).

Application to get extra birth certificate for parent/grandparent (only if you can’t find papers):

https://www.embassyofjamaica.org/ja_citizens/citizenship_application_guidelines.pdf

https://apps2.rgd.gov.jm/web/birth/lay_birthApplication.cfm

Informational video by Jamaican-British:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ec8rBflJRdM

Application Info:

https://www.pica.gov.jm/sites/default/files/Forms/Citizenship%20by%20Descent%20Application%20Form.pdf

Printable Google PDF Info:

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1AGBEP4J8O8P3Fi-TeuDdfem-b4QBwQuSpB3ALETc9aw/edit?usp=sharing