Increase In Jamaica Passport Fees Effective May 26
The Passport Immigration and Citizenship Agency (PICA) has announced new passport fees as well and the introduction of expedited services, effective May 26, 2015.
The current passport fee was introduced in 2009 and the new fee seeks to cover inflation and the movement in the exchange rate over the period.
According to the Jamaica Information Service (JIS), the new fees will provide the Agency with the necessary funding to employ more Immigration Officers and other staff as well as offer some technological improvements and space requirements for customers and staff.
Additionally a considerable portion of the technological inputs for its services are quoted in foreign exchange. In order to fulfil its mandate of border security, the staffing levels and use of technology are necessary and become even more important in light of current international threats.
The price of a regular adult passport will move from $4,500 to $6,500 while the passport for a minor will move from $2,700 to $4000. There will be adjustment to other services which are outlined in the table below.
Importantly the Agency will introduce a SAME DAY service at its headquarters at 25 Constant Spring Road, arising from the request of many customers. Another new service will be expedited services of seven and five days at its regional office and outposts in Montego Bay, St Anns Bay, Portmore, May Pen and Mandeville. The regular service at those customer service points is currently 14 and 11 days.
New Fees:
|
Type of Document |
New Price |
Old Price |
|
|
Adult Passport |
$6,500 |
$4,500 |
|
|
Minor Passport |
$4,000 |
$2,700 |
|
|
Replacement (other than renewals) |
Adult |
$11,500 |
$9,500 |
|
Minor |
$7,000 |
$5,700 |
|
he following services will be offered at PICA Headquarters only:
| Service | Type of Document | Total Cost |
|
Next day |
Adult passport |
$11,500 |
| Minor passport |
$7,000 |
|
|
3-day service |
Adult passport |
$9,500 |
| Minor passport |
$6,000 |
The prices of the following services remain the same; however, next-day processing is also available at the additional cost specified:
- 1. Emergency Certificate – $2,500
- 2. Seaman Certificates – $3,000
- 3. Travel Permit – $4,000 (adult) and $3,000 (minor)
NEW SERVICES
SAME DAY – Headquarters only
| Service | Type of Document | Total Cost |
|
Same day |
Adult passport |
$16,500 |
| Minor passport |
$9,000 |
|
|
Replacement (other than renewals) |
Adult passport |
$21,500 |
| Minor passport |
$12,000 |
Expedited services – Outposts
| Service | Type of Document | Total Cost |
|
5-day |
Adult passport |
$11,500 |
| Minor passport |
$7,000 |
|
|
7-day |
Adult passport |
$9,500 |
| Minor passport |
$6,000 |
|
|
5-day Replacement |
Adult passport |
$16,500 |
| Minor passport |
$10,000 |
|
|
7-day Replacement |
Adult passport |
$14,500 |
| Minor passport |
$9,000 |
Loop News Service
