Jamaican Embassy

All photographs submitted with an Application become the property of the Government of Jamaica.

Photographs are not to be stapled to the application form
The photographs should be taken in colour, against an off-white or cream background
There should be no background shadows
Photographs should provide a full frontal view of the head, neck and top of the shoulders with ears clearly visible
The applicant should wear no head covering while taking the photograph except where required for religious purposes
Applicants who wear headgear for religious reasons must indicate their religion
The size of the face should be 25mm to 35mm, from the chin to top of head
When the photograph is cut to a size of about 35mm, there should be a margin of 3mm to 4mm between the head and the edge of the photograph

The application and one (1) photograph must be certified by one of the following persons:

Notary Public with valid commission
Jamaican Consular Officer
Jamaican Honorary Consul
Minister of Religion authorized to perform marriages
Medical Doctor
Attorney-at-Law

The official who certifies the application is also required to certify the reverse side of one photograph of the applicant, with the following inscription above his/her signature:

"I certify that this is a true photograph of ................"
(Insert applicant's name)

No Stamp or Embossed Seal should be affixed to photographs
Photocopies of documents will not be accepted. All original documents will be returned
Personal cheques will not be accepted. Fees should be remitted by Money Order or Certified Cheque payable to The Embassy of Jamaica

Application Forms