About this guide
Jamaican by Descent helps UK-based people claim Jamaican citizenship by descent and then apply for their first Jamaican passport.
Why I built it
I claimed Jamaican citizenship by descent and applied for my first passport through the Jamaican High Commission in London.
When friends and family started asking me how to apply for their own citizenship and passport, I wrote up my experience in a Google Doc and shared it with them. I then decided to turn that document into this website, so more people could use it.
The guide brings together my own experience with the official guidance from the High Commission and from the Passport, Immigration and Citizenship Agency (PICA) in Jamaica.
Lisimba Gilkes
This is a guide, not legal advice
It can't make decisions about your case. Fees and rules change, so always check the official websites before you pay or travel. PICA makes the final decision on every application.
Independent
This is an independent guide. It isn't affiliated with PICA or the Jamaican High Commission in London, and it isn't a government service.