Consulate of Jamaica,, San Jose CA

Useful Links

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Jamaican Embassies and Consulates General Offices​

• Jamaican Embassy (Washington, DC)

• Consul General of Jamaica (New York, NY)

• Consul General of Jamaica (Miami, FL)

• Service areas for Jamaican Embassies/Consulates in the USA

• Honorary Consul of Jamaica (Los Angeles, CA) -- covers Southern California (Phone # 818-406-0503)

• Honorary Consul of Jamaica (Seattle, WA) - covers Pacific North Western states

• Jamaica Global Diaspora Council

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Jamaica Government Agencies

• Jamaica Passport, Immigration and Citizenship Agency (PICA)

• Jamaica Registrar General Department (useful for birth/marriage/death certificates and Registration)**

• Jamaica Customs (Returning Resident information)

• Jamaica Information Service

• Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO)

• Jamaica Ministry of Finance

• Jamaica Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade (MFAFT)

• Planning Institute of Jamaica

• Jamaica Manufacturers and Exporters Association

• Jamaica Computer Society

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Visit Jamaica

• Information for Non-Residents 

• Jamaica Tourist Board

• Jamaica National Heritage

• Jamaica Vacation Guide

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US Government Agencies

• Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)

• US Bureau of Citizenship and Immigration Services (US CIS)

• Internal Revenue Service (IRS)​

 

San Francisco Consular Corps

• San Francisco Consular Corps

 

Medical and Medicare Resources

• Medicare Resources for Immigrant Populations

• Medical Testing

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** Information specific to the Registrar General's Department

1.  You may apply for the Birth Certificate either online, or by mailing the application directly to RGD. The completed form and payment (International Money Order payable to the Registrar General’s Department)  should be mailed to :

 

Registrar General's Department

Twickenham Park, St. Catherine

Jamaica

 

The fee is as follows:

6 Weeks - US$55.00

7 – 10 Working Days US$85.00

 

2. You also have the option of asking a family member or friend in Jamaica to assist you with getting the Birth Certificate. This option is usually less costly (see link https://www.rgd.gov.jm/index.php/products-and-service/prices) and tends to be the fastest route