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PICA reserves the right to request additional and/or updated information during the process of the application. The established processing time is not guaranteed for applications referred for investigation.  \nHOW TO ESTABLISH A CLAIM TO  \nCITIZENSHIP OF JAMAICA BY BIRTH (DESCENT)  \nQUALIFICATIONS  \nAn applicant qualifies for Citizenship by descent where:  \nA. (i) She / He was born outside of Jamaica before the 6th August 1962.  \n(ii) His / Her mother or father on the 6th August 1962 became or would have, but for his/her death, become a citizen of Jamaica.  \nB. She /He was born outside Jamaica after the 5th August 1962 and whose mother/father at the date of his/her birth is/was a citizen of Jamaica by birth, descent or registration by virtue of marriage to a Jamaican.  \nPROCEDURE  \n1. The application form which is obtainable at PICA, the Jamaican High Commissions, Embassies and Consulates as well as online [at](at www.pica.gov.jm)[ ](at www.pica.gov.jm)[www.pica.gov.jm](at www.pica.gov.jm), should be completed and submitted along with the following documents:  \n(i) The applicant’s Birth Certificate;  \n(ii) The applicant’s father’s or mother’s Birth Certificate or Certificate of Jamaican Citizenship or Adoption Certificate issued by the","cbCaia5hWXxmsWhs","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaia5hWXxmsWhs","pdf",251567,"English","# Claimant's Information\n## Particulars of Parents\n## Particulars of Grand Parents (If Applicable)\n## Particulars of Great Grand Parents (If Applicable)\n# How to Establish a Claim to Citizenship of Jamaica by Birth (Descent)\n## Qualifications\n## Procedure\n## Cost","[{\"question\":\"Who qualifies for Jamaican citizenship by birth (descent)?\",\"answer\":\"An applicant qualifies when born outside Jamaica and, based on the birth date, meets the conditions tied to parental citizenship status on 6 August 1962, or parental citizenship by birth/descent or registration by virtue of marriage to a Jamaican.\"},{\"question\":\"What documents must be submitted with the descent application?\",\"answer\":\"Submission includes the completed application form plus originals such as the applicant’s birth certificate, the relevant parent’s birth/citizenship/adoption certificate, certified passport-sized photographs, and additional documents when applicable (marriage certificate, valid ID, guardianship documents, and change of name documents).\"},{\"question\":\"How much are the fees and how long does processing take?\",\"answer\":\"Local regular service costs JMD$10,000 and local expedited service costs JMD$15,000, with payment accepted only in Jamaican dollars for local applications. 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