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Please check eligibility here: [https://passport.pica-online.com/PICA_ONLINE/](https://passport.pica-online.com/PICA_ONLINE/) .  \n[https://www embassyofjamaica org/](https://www embassyofjamaica org/)  \nPASSPORT RENEWAL APPLICATION GUIDELINES (Adults & Minors)  \nMETHODS OF APPLICATION SUBMISSION TO THE EMBASSY  \n• In-person appointment: [https://jaembassydcconsularservices.youcanbook.me/](https://jaembassydcconsularservices.youcanbook.me/)  \n• Drop-box (located at the Embassy)  \n• Mail  \nPlease note that the Embassy of Jamaica will only process mailed applications from residents of the District of Columbia and the following states:  \nMaryland (MD)  \nVirginia (VA)  \nCalifornia (CA)  \nWashington (WA)  \nApplicants residing in other states must refer to the following link to determine whether their applications should be mailed to the Consulate General of Jamaica in New York orthe Consulate General of Jamaica in Florida:  \n[https://www.embassyofjamaica.org/ja_citizens/service_areas.pdf](https://www.embassyofjamaica.org/ja_citizens/service_areas.pdf)  \nApplications mailed to the Embassy of Jamaica originating from states not listed above will be returned.  \nAll mailed applications must include a prepaid, self-addressed (return) envelope to facilitate the return of original documents.  \n[https://www embassyofjamaica org/](https://www embassyofjamaica org/)  \nPASSPORT RENEWAL APPLICATION GUIDELINES (Adults & Minors)  \nREQUIRED DOCUMENTS  \nAll applications submitted by mail/drop-box must include a prepaid, self-addressed envelope (FEDEX, UPS, or USPS express, priority, registered or certified mail) to facilitate the return of original documents.  \nADULTS:  \n• Completed Adult Renewal Simplified Form:  \n[https://www.embassyofjamaica.org/ja_citizens/passport_adult_renewal_form.pdf](https://www.embassyofjamaica.org/ja_citizens/passport_adult_renewal_form.pdf)  \n[This form can only be used if your name/marital status has not changed since the](This form can only be used if your name/marital status has not changed since the)[ ](This form can only be used if your name/marital status has not changed since the)issuance of your most recent Jamaican passport and your most recent Jamaican passport is an adult machine-readable passport, i.e. the passport number begins with the letter ‘A’. If you do not meet these criteria, the regular application form should be completed.  \nOR  \n• Completed Regular Passport Application Form:  \n[https://www.embassyofjamaica.org/ja_citizens/passport_application_form.pdf](https://www.embassyofjamaica.org/ja_citizens/passport_application_form.pdf)  \nPage 2  \nPlease note that page 2 of the regular application form is a legal document. Original signatures are required within the central rectangular box and in Section E. Both signatures must be consistent. The signature in the box must not touch its borders. In Section E, please tick the appropriate box and print the date of declaration, i.e. the date on which you have signed the form.  \n[https://www embassyofjamaica org/](https://www embassyofjamaica org/)  \nPASSPORT RENEWAL APPLICATION GUIDELINES (Adults & Minors)  \nPage 3  \nSection G of the form must be completed by a certifying official who must have been familiar with the applicant for at least twelve (12) months and must be a Notary Public, Medical Doctor, Minister of Religion (authorized to perform marriages) or an Attorneyat-Law.  \n• Most recently issued Jamaican Passport  \n• Two (2) identical passport-sized photos. Please consult PICA’s photo chart for guidelines on submitting compliant photos:  \n[https://www.pica.gov.jm/sites/default/files/Forms/photoPoster.pdf](https://www.pica.gov.jm/sites/default/files/Forms","cbCaibunuZ5DreAE","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaibunuZ5DreAE","pdf",295317,"English","# Methods of application submission to the embassy\n## In-person appointment\n## Drop-box and mail\n# Required documents\n## Adults\n## Minors","[{\"question\":\"How can adults check eligibility to apply online for a Jamaican passport renewal?\",\"answer\":\"Adult applicants may be eligible to apply online through the Passport, Immigration and Citizenship Agency (PICA) website. The guidelines instruct applicants to check eligibility on the provided PICA online link.\"},{\"question\":\"What are the required submission methods to the embassy for passport renewal applications?\",\"answer\":\"Applications can be submitted via in-person appointment, drop-box (at the Embassy), or mail. 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