The processing time for citizenship is dependent on the category of the application:
Applications for Citizenship by Descent are processed within 25 working days
Applications for Citizenship by Virtue of Marriage are prepared for submission to the Minister for approval within 24 months.
Naturalization will be processed and prepared for submission to the Minister for approval within 24 months.
Registration (Commonwealth citizens) will be processed and prepared for submission to the Minister for approval within 24 months.
Registration (Minors) will be processed and prepared for submission to the Minister for approval within 24 months.
Please visit https://www.pica.gov.jm/citizenship/categories-citizenship for more information.
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