Frequently Asked Questions

How to Adopt a Child in Jamaica

How to obtain a Death Certificate

How to Apply for a Jamaican Passport

How to Apply for a Jamaican Passport - Overseas

How to secure permission to film in Jamaica

How do I become a Jamaican Citizen?

What is the procedure to apply for a Work Permit to Jamaica?

WHERE DO I GET INFORMATION ON …?

Adoption procedures
Contact:The Adoption Officer
C/o The Ministry of Health
Tel #: (876) 984-2841-2
Website: www.cda.gov.jm/adoption_contd.php

Betting and Gaming Laws
Contact: Betting, Gaming and Lotteries Commission
17 Ruthven Road
Kingston 10
Website: http://www.bglc.gov.jm

Broadcasting Laws
Contact: Broadcasting Commission
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Bureau of Standards
Contact: Jamaica Bureau of Standards
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Business Development
Contact: Jamaica Business Development Centre
Website: www.jbdc.net

Consumer Affairs and Fair Trading
Contact (1): Consumer Affairs Commission
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Contact (2): Fair Trading Commission
Website: www.jftc.com
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Copyright issues
Contact: Jamaica Intellectual Property Office
Tel: (876) 754-6360, (876) 754-6350
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Environmental issues
Contact: National Environment and Planning Agency
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website: www.nepa.gov.jm

Filming in Jamaica
Contact: Jamaica Promotions Corporation
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Genealogy
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How to setup a business in Jamaica
Contact: The Office of the Registrar of Companies
Website: www.orcjamaica.com
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Invest in Jamaica
Contact: Jamaica Promotions Corporation
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Website: www.investjamaica.com

Job Listings
Website: www.lmis-ele.org.jm

Land Matters
Contact: National Land Agency (Executive Agency)
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website: www.nla.gov.jm

How to obtain a marriage License

Where to purchase Jamaican Flags

Contact (1): Jamaica Information Service
58a Half Way Tree Road
Kingston 10
Tel: (876)926-3590-8, Ext 2041
Tel: (876)968-9521, 1-888-991-2327
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To obtain information on a marriage license

The Ministry of Justice
Mutual Life Building North Tower & NCB Towers
2 Oxford Road
Kingston 5
Telephone: (876)906-2414 - 7
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To obtain information on a death certificate

Registrar General Department
Twickenham Park
Spanish Town
St. Catherine
Telephone: (876) 984-3041
website: www.rgd.gov.jm



The Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management
Contact: Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management
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website: www.odpem.org.jm

Passport queries
Contact: Ministry of National Security
Website: www.mns.gov.jm

Pension
Contact: Ministry of Labour and Social Security
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Police matters (statistics etc.)
Contact: The Constabulary Communication Network
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Research Information on Jamaica
Contact (1): Institute of Jamaica
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Contact (2): National Library of Jamaica
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Contact (3): Jamaica Information Service
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Returning residents
Contact: The Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Returning Residents Unit
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I am traveling to Jamaica with a number of persons from all over the World. Which countries require visas to enter Jamaica?
http://pica.gov.jm/FAQ/Immigration-FAQ.aspx#FAQLink42

Website: www.jis.gov.jm/special_sections/ReturningResidents/index.html

Small Business Association
Contact: Small Business Association of Jamaica
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Statistics on Jamaica
Contact: Statistical Institute of Jamaica
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Taxes and Titles (GCT, motor vehicle, stamp duty, TRN)
Contact: Inland Revenue Department
Tel: (876) 922-7919, (876) 922-6883,
(876) 922-5683
website: www.jrs.gov.jm

Women’s Affairs
Contact: Jamaica Bureau of Women’s Affairs
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The National Council for the Aged is now the National Council for Senior Citizens. The National Council for Senior Citizens has responsibility for the Golden aged clubs which are located across the island.

The contact person for both the National Council for Senior Citizens and Golden Aged clubs is:

Ms. Beverly Hall-Taylor
Executive Director,
National Council for Senior Citizens
11 West Kings House Road
Kingston 10
Jamaica W.I.

Telephone: (876) 926-2374-5, (876) 906-2277-8
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