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1marley2

10/26/2012 08:24 EST

I currently living in the UK planning to move back to JA early 2014 i want to apply for my JA citzenship through descent as my parents are Jamaican.I want to do this before i leave was wondering how long the process will take and would it be better to do it from the UK or JA

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tropicallady

10/26/2012 18:48 EST

Hi Marley,

Apply for Jamaican citizenship of descent at the Jamaican consulate in UK. I live in Toronto, Canada and the JA Consulate told me it can take 3-4 months eventhough the application says 6-12months. I want to go to JA for 1yr and stay in St.Ann's.

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1marley2

10/27/2012 11:31 EST

Hya tropicallady thanks for this information so quickly gives me plenty of time, but i will get it done early and give myself that one year window i don't want it to delay my travel plans. When are you planning on spending a year in JA .

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ottyottyi

11/16/2012 01:02 EST

Like others have said it takes at most 12 months and you only have 14 months before you leave. SO start the process no and you will be fine.

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jamienoire

12/15/2012 15:06 EST

I obtained my citizenship through descent in Dec 2012. I applied to the JA high commision in london in Oct. It took 2 months and was very quick

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Prittikitti

8/12/2013 01:03 EST

Hi tropicallady,
I am a born Canadian with Jamaican parents (dad deceased) may I still apply for JA Citizenship with 1 parent alive? If so, where would I go in Toronto to get this done?

Cheers

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royal

8/12/2013 11:38 EST

Hi PrittiKitti,
Here is the information for the Jamaican consulate in Toronto
http://www.congenjamaica-toronto.com/html

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