Visitors Desk Permanent Residence Applications for permanent residence in Jamaica should be forwarded to the: Ministry of National Security and
Justice The application is granted solely at the discretion of the Minister, and should be supported by:
Please note: The granting of permanent residency does not automatically convey the right to work. A work permit is still required.
Jamaican Citizenship The Citizenship (Constitutional Amendment) Act 1993 provides as follows: (i) Persons born outside of Jamaica can now claim
Jamaican Citizenship through either Jamaican parent, The Jamaican Nationality (Amendment) Act (Annex V) provides as follows:- (i) A non-Jamaican child who is adopted can claim
Jamaican Citizenship through either the adopted father or mother.
Naturalization / Citizenship Applications for naturalization should be directed to the: Ministry of National Security and
Justice The Minister of National Security and Justice can grant certificates of naturalization as provided by the Jamaican Nationality Act of 1962. Prospective applicants must therefore satisfy the following specific criteria: (a) Residence in Jamaica for the 12-month period immediately preceding the date of the application; (b) During the seven years immediately preceding this 12-month period, residence in Jamaica for a total period of not less than 4 years; (c) Stated intent to reside in Jamaica if naturalization is granted. Further qualifications include moral and social considerations such as:
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Information Source: CONSULAR SECTION EMBASSY OF JAMAICA