JAMAICAN HIGH COMMISSION
OTTAWA
NOTICE RE INCREASE IN POSTAGE AND CONSULAR FEES
The High Commission wishes to advise that, effective 1st April 2026, adjustments will be made to our postage and consular fees. This revision has become necessary based on the incremental increases in postage charges since the existing fee was established in 2012, and taking into account further anticipated increases in the foreseeable future.
Please see revised fees below:
Postage Fee Adjustment
| Previous Postage Fee | New Postage Fee |
|---|---|
| CA$13.00 | CA$20.00 |
Consular Fee Adjustment
| Previous Consular Fee | New Consular Fee |
|---|---|
| CA$13.00 | CA$15.00 |
Passport and Consular Services
| Service | Category | Cost (CA$) |
|---|---|---|
| First Time Passport | Minor | 85.00 |
| First Time Passport | Adult | 115.00 |
| Passport Renewal | Minor | 85.00 |
| Passport Renewal | Adult | 115.00 |
| Passport Replacement | Minor | 135.00 |
| Passport Replacement | Adult | 195.00 |
| Citizenship by Descent | - | 145.00 |
| Citizenship by Marriage | - | 325.00 |
| Citizenship in Doubt | - | 145.00 |
| Registration of Minors | - | 145.00 |
| Renunciation of Citizenship | - | 1135.00 |
| Restoration of Citizenship | - | 1135.00 |
| Authentication of Jamaican Documents | - | 30.00 |
| Notarisation of Jamaican Documents | - | 20.00 |
| Certified True Copy Authentication | - | 30.00 |
| Apostille | - | 55.00 |
| Emergency Certificate | - | 105.00 |
| Visa Fee | Varies by nationality | Varies |