Claim Jamaican citizenship by descent, step by step
A guide for people in the UK claiming Jamaican citizenship through a parent or grandparent, and then applying for a first Jamaican passport.
We'll check whether you can apply, tell you exactly which documents you need for your situation, help you get the names to match, and walk you through booking and attending your appointments.
It takes time
Officially the citizenship decision takes up to 9 months. From experience, the whole process, from gathering documents to getting your passport, can take over a year. Start early.