Jamaican Consulates

The primary mission of the Jamaican Consulate General is the promotion and protection of the interest and welfare of Jamaicans visiting and residing in the United States. The Consulate also provides consular services and guidance to persons seeking to visit the island of Jamaica for scholarly, charitable or vacation-related purposes.

Services Offered by the Consulate

Passport applications for Jamaican Citizens;
Issuance of emergency certificates (EC's) for urgent travel;
Processing and issuance of visas and other relevant documents to foreigners visiting Jamaica;
Authentication and legalization of documents;
Safeguarding the interests of Jamaican minors and nationals, particularly in matters of guardianship and trusteeship (estate matters);
Facilitate the processing of pension benefits for Jamaican nationals residing in the United States;
Protection of the welfare of incarcerated nationals;
Provision of information regarding regulatory requirements for Returning Residents;
Processing of applications for Jamaican citizenship;
Promotion of commerce and trade interests between Jamaica and the United States.

The Consulate does not:

Provide financial assistance or scholarships to nationals through loans, education or funeral grants;
Provide financial assistance to persons who wish to open or operate a business in the USA or Jamaica;
Stand as surety for nationals seeking loans for business, education or private purposes;
Purchase airline tickets for nationals to return to Jamaica;
Seek the release of incarcerated persons, intervene in criminal or civil court proceedings or overturn a deportation order;
Pay bills, find work or source accommodation for Jamaican nationals;
Give legal advice, provide legal representation, investigate crimes or directly carry out searches for missing persons, but will refer you to the appropriate local authorities.