

Original birth certificate of mother or father Jamaican Citizenship by Descent refers to:Īnyone born outside of Jamaica to parents (mother or father or both) who are citizens of Jamaica at the time of birthĬertificate of citizenship issued by the Passport, Immigration & Citizenship Agency of the Ministry of National Security in JamaicaĪ Completed Application for Jamaican Citizenship by Descent form - ( see Online Form tab )

Jamaican Citizenship by Adoption refers to the following:Ī non-Jamaican child who has been legally adopted in Jamaica in accordance with the Children (Adoption) Act can claim Jamaican citizenship through either the adoptive mother or adoptive father and who must be Jamaican citizens at the time adoption occurredĪdoption certificate issued by the Registrar General’s Department of Jamaica Jamaican Citizenship by Birth refers to the following:Īny person born in Jamaica prior to August 6, 1962, who was on that date a citizen of the United Kingdom and its colonies.Īny person born in Jamaica after August 5, 1962īirth Certificate issued by the Registrar General’s Department of Jamaica Requirements for Citizenship by Birth / Adoption / Descent
