Jamaican Citizenship By Descent
What is citizenship by descent?
Citizenship by descent is the ability to apply for citizenship to a country where your parents or your grandparents were born. There are a number of countries that offer citizenship by descent including Jamaica, Ireland, Poland, Germany, Israel, Ghana, and India. With dual citizenship, you can get a second passport that may allow you certain traveling privileges that may not be available in your home country.
How to qualify for Jamaican citizenship by descent
In order to qualify for Jamaican citizenship by descent, you must have one of the following situations apply to you YouTube video on the topic here:
You were born in Jamaica
You were born to Jamaican parents or grandparents
If one of these situations applies to you, then you will be able to obtain Jamaican citizenship. You can apply for Jamaican citizenship by filling out or providing the following documents:
A completed application of the Citizen by Descent form for Jamaica
Your original birth certificate
The original birth certificate of your mother or your father ( Whichever is Jamaican)
The original birth certificate of your Jamaican grandmother or your grandfather ( Only needed iff applying through grandparents)
Marriage certificate of your parents if you were born in wedlock (Grandparent’s if necessary)
Original Jamaican passport or ID of mother or father (Grandfather or Grandmother)
A valid government issued ID of yourself
Two passport size photographs of yourself. The photos should be notarized if applying by mail.
The total processing time is about four months from the submission of the documents.
Do I have to give up my original citizenship to claim Jamaican citizenship by descent?
No. You do not have to give up your original citizenship if you are approved for Jamaican citizenship by descent. For instance, if you are an American citizen, then you can enjoy U.S and Jamaican dual citizenship. Some countries do not allow dual citizenship check your local jurisdiction , but the US, Canada,, and the UK allow dual citizenship
Why you may want dual citizenship
Dual citizenship can offer you a number of advantages when it comes to travel freedom and personal liberties. Here’s a look at some of the advantages that dual citizenship offers:
The ability to travel under the passport of your choice - There may be times when one country may not be restricted from traveling to other countries. With dual passports, you can use the passport that allows you more travel freedom.
The ability to own property in either country of citizenship - You can also live and own property in the country of your choice. This may be advantageous if you feel like you can receive better treatment in one country over the other.
The ability to renounce one citizenship and maintain the other citizenship - If you ever decide to renounce one citizenship, you can easily live in the other country.
Taking advantage of Jamaican citizenship by descent
Jamaican citizenship by descent can offer you a number of advantages including travel and location freedom. If you qualify for Jamaican citizenship by descent, you can apply today by submitting your application by mail or in-person to your nearest Jamaican consulate.
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REFERENCE:
https://jis.gov.jm/information/faqs/applying-for-jamaican-citizenship/
https://www.cntraveler.com/story/countries-where-you-can-get-a-passport-through-ancestry
