An Emergency Certificate (EC) is a one-way travel document designed for travel to Jamaica only and is not generally recognized by other territories, as it is neither bar-coded nor does it have an expiry date. The applicant will be required to do a passport renewal/replacement once they are in Jamaica. In special circumstances, the Emergency Certificate (EC) may be prepared to facilitate travel to and from Jamaica.

The requirements for an Emergency Certificate (EC)  are as follows:

1. Last issued passport
2. Completed Passport application form (Notarized if submitting via post)
3. Two photos (one to be notarized if submitting via post)
4. Flight Itinerary which clearly states the Airline, Flight date and time and flight number
5. Original Birth Certificate
6. Original Marriage Certificate, Divorce Decree and Deed Poll (if applicable)
7. Valid Government-issued Photo ID (notarized copy of the front and back if submitting via post)
8. Detailed Statement surrounding the loss of passport, if the document is unavailable for submission with the application
9. For minors, a notarized copy of the parent’s valid ID is required and the original of any other  name change document that is required (i.e.; Marriage Certificate).
10. All applicants are required to submit Proof of Emergency (document/s that correspond/s with the emergency for which the application is being made).
11. For in-person submission, applicants are required to transmit an email to the Consulate General of Jamaica, New York, for Appointments, which must be approved prior to visiting.
12. In the case of Mailed-in EC applications, in addition to the self-addressed prepaid envelope, applicants are also required to notify the Consulate General of Jamaica, New York, by way of email.
13. Please note that Mailed-in EC applicants may be subject to obligatory interviews by a Consular Officer.

Processing Time:

Effective Friday, 22^nd July 2022, the processing time for ALL Emergency Certificate (EC) applications may take between 5 – 10 working days. At the same time, the Consulate General of Jamaica, New York, reserves the right to request any additional / updated document/s that may imply additional time.

Please note that the issuance of Emergency Certificates is subject to the approval of the Consulate General of Jamaica, New York.

The Consulate General of Jamaica, New York, encourages all fellow Jamaicans to ensure that their travel documents are up-to-date ahead of their travel arrangements. In the case of EC applications, in the event of non-compliance, the Consulate General of Jamaica, New York, will not be held responsible for any inconveniences caused.

Thank you for your cooperation and understanding.

Cost:

The Cost for an Emergency Certificate (EC) is USD 100 (covers administrative/ consular and courier fees).

The acceptable method of payment is cash or debit card (a 4% surcharge is applied by the banking machine used for debit card)  for in-person applicants, or Money Order made payable to the “Jamaican Consulate” or “Consulate General of Jamaica” for Mailed-in applicants.

***For further information and / or clarification, applicants are encouraged to make contact with the Consulate General.