Government of Canada services and information in Kingston, Jamaica
Services and information provided to Canadians by the High Commission of Canada in Jamaica.
On this page
- Adoption and surrogacy
- Birth abroad
- Citizenship services
- Criminal record checks
- Death abroad
- Marriage abroad
- Notarial services
- Passport services
- Pensions and retirement
- Studying abroad
- Visa and immigration services
- Voting abroad
Adoption and surrogacy
Refer to International adoption.
The Jamaican Adoption Board has responsibility for adoption of children in Jamaica. See the Child Protection and Family Services Agency (CPFSA) in Jamaica for more information.
Canadian applicants
Under the Hague Convention, Canadian applicants must seek the services of an international adoption agency that is licensed by the Canadian authority.
Birth abroad
Refer to Children born outside of Canada.
If your child is born outside of Canada, you do not need to register the birth in Canada.
Jamaica accepts dual citizenship. Persons interested in becoming citizens of Jamaica should first check to see if their country allows for dual nationality.
For more details on Citizenship in Jamaica, contact the High Commission of Canada in Jamaica.
Citizenship services
Refer to Canadian citizenship.
Complete your citizenship application before booking an appointment to present your documents in person. Bring your online payment receipt to your appointment.
Pay your application fees online before you apply for citizenship services.
Payment method
| Details | Fee (CAD) | Fee (JMD) | Fee (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Application for a Citizenship Certificate for adults and minors (Proof of Citizenship) | 75.00 | 7090.00 | 60.00 |
| Application to Renounce Canadian Citizenship | 100.00 | 9455.00 | 75.00 |
| Replacement / Update of proof of Canadian citizenship | 75.00 | 7090.00 | 60.00 |
| Application for a Search of Citizenship Records | 75.00 | 7090.00 | 60.00 |
Criminal record checks
Refer to Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) Criminal record checks.
Death abroad
Refer to Death abroad.
Marriage abroad
Refer to Marriage outside Canada.
The process for marriage in Jamaica is explained in the Marriage licence Act and can be viewed from the Ministry of Justice website.
Notarial services
Consular officials do not provide any legal advice or represent a person in court. The office provides the following notarial services, by in-person appointment only, to Canadian citizens and, in limited cases, to non-Canadian citizens if the documents are intended for use in Canada.
Note: Documents must be in English or French, or accompanied by an official translation in English or French.
Authentication/Attestation (certify the document signature, the position of an official and the seal are genuine):
- Documents issued in Canada must be authenticated by Global Affairs Canada in Ottawa before the office will certify the documents (fees apply).
- Witness a signature on a Statement in lieu of certificate of non-impediment to marriage abroad form (fees apply).
- Clients requiring information about authenticating documents while outside of Canada, refer to Authentication of documents.
Certified copy (certify the document is a true copy of the original):
- Documents presented by a Canadian citizen or a non-Canadian citizen for use in Canada; exceptions apply (fees apply).
- Government-issued identification requiring a certified true copy (fees apply).
Witness a signature (consular officer witnesses a signature):
- Documents presented by a Canadian citizen or a non-Canadian citizen for use in Canada; exceptions apply (fees apply).
- Government-issued identification requiring a witnessed signature (fees apply).
Note: Complete all documents before booking an appointment. Sign all documents in front of the consular officer.
Payment method
- Cash
- Canadian, Jamaican or US currency, or
- Managers Cheque for the prescribed Jam. Dollar equivalent.
- Credit card
- MasterCard or VISA (complete Credit Card authorization form)
- Bank draft made payable to the High Commission of Canada in Jamaica for the relevant amount. Bank drafts must be drawn on a bank of the respective currency you wish to pay with.
Mixing currencies is not acceptable.
| Details | Fee (CAD) | Fee (JMD) | Fee (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Administering an oath or receiving a statutory declaration or affirmation. The fee shown is per document. | 50.00 | 4730.00 | 40.00 |
| Attesting any document bearing a signature (affidavit, declaration, affirmation, etc.). The fee shown is per document. | 50.00 | 4730.00 | 40.00 |
| Authenticating (witnessing) a signature. The fee shown is per document. | 50.00 | 4730.00 | 40.00 |
| Authenticating the signature and seal of a foreign authority. The fee shown is per document. | 50.00 | 4730.00 | 40.00 |
| Authenticating signatures of Canadian authorities or notaries. | 50.00 | 4730.00 | 40.00 |
| Certifying a true copy of a document. The fee shown is per copy. | 20.00 | 1895.00 | 15.00 |
| Uniting documents and sealing their fastening. The fee shown is per document. | 30.00 | 2830.00 | 23.00 |
| Issuing a Statement in lieu of Certificate of Non-impediment to Marriage Abroad. The fee shown is a minimum, per document. | 30.00 | 2840.00 | 25.00 |
| Courier services for voting ballots during federal general elections or by-elections | 0.00 | ||
| Transfer of private or public funds from Canada or elsewhere to the mission. The fee shown is per transfer. | 75.00 | 7090.00 | 60.00 |
| Preparing a certificate, affidavit, declaration or other document (less than 200 words). The fee shown is per document. | 30.00 | 2830.00 | 23.00 |
| Preparing a certificate, affidavit, declaration or other document (200-499 words). The fee shown is per document. | 60.00 | 5661.00 | 46.00 |
| Preparing a certificate, affidavit, declaration or other document (500-999). The fee shown is per document. | 80.00 | 7548.00 | 62.00 |
| Preparing a certificate, affidavit, declaration or other document (1000 words or more). The fee shown is per word. | 0.10 | 9.45 | 0.08 |
| Obtaining a copy of a document in the registers or records of the local authorities. The fee shown is per document. | 125.00 | 10545.00 | 118.00 |
| Declaration of translator (preparing document, signature, uniting documents and sealing their fastening). The fee shown is per legal package. | 110.00 | 10400.00 | 85.00 |
| Declaration of translator (preparing document and signature only). The fee shown is per document. | 80.00 | 7548.00 | 62.00 |
| Making a copy of a document (photocopy). The fee shown is per document. | 3.00 | 290.00 | 2.00 |
| Providing a Passport Canada CTC. The fee shown is per set of three copies. | 45.00 | 4255.00 | 35.00 |
Passport services
Refer to Canadian passports and travel documents.
You can pay online for all your passport services before completing your passport application.
Book an appointment to present your documents in person. Bring your online payment receipt to your appointment.
Payment method
| Details | Fee (CAD) | Fee (JMD) | Fee (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10-year adult passport (age 16 or over) | 260.00 | 24580.00 | 200.00 |
| 5-year adult passport (age 16 or over) | 190.00 | 17965.00 | 145.00 |
| 5-year Child passport (0-15 years of age) | 100.00 | 9455.00 | 75.00 |
| Additional fee for replacing a valid lost or stolen passport | 45.00 | 4255.00 | 35.00 |
| Retention of valid passport | 45.00 | 4255.00 | 35.00 |
| Insertion of special stamp | 45.00 | 4255.00 | 35.00 |
Pensions and retirement
Refer to Benefits for Canadians living abroad and Retiring abroad.
There is an agreement on Social Security between Canada and Jamaica.
Studying abroad
Refer to Studying abroad and EduCanada.
Visa and immigration services
Refer to Travel documents – Visas.
- Apply to travel, study, work or immigrate to Canada.
- Find a visa application centre (VAC) to book an appointment to give your biometrics (fingerprints and photo).
- Submit an enquiry using the IRCC web form to contact a visa office.
Permanent residents of Canada: Find out how to apply for a Permanent Resident Travel Document (PRTD).
Voting abroad
Refer to Voting in an election while outside Canada.
Dual nationals should refer to the Electoral Commission of Jamaica for enquiries on voting in Jamaica.
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