Our Mission.
The primary mission of the Jamaican Consulate General is the promotion and protection of the interest and welfare of Jamaicans visiting and residing in the Southern United States. The Consulate also provides consular services and guidance to persons seeking to visit the island of Jamaica for scholarly, charitable or vacation-related purposes. In this regard, we remain committed to delivering courteous and efficient service to all our customers and are honored to have the opportunity to facilitate you.
Our Jurisdiction comprises of the following : -
| Alabama | Arizona | Arkansas |
| Florida | Georgia | Louisiana |
| Mississippi | New Mexico | North Carolina |
| Oklahoma | South Carolina | Tennessee |
| Texas | Bahamas | Cayman Islands |
Services Offered by the Consulate
- Processing of passport applications;
- Issuance of emergency certificates;
- Processing and issuance of visas and other relevant documents to foreigners visiting Jamaica;
- Authentication of documents;
- Facilitate the processing of pension benefits for Jamaican nationals residing in the United States;
- Safeguarding the interests of Jamaican minors and nationals, lacking full capacity, particularly in matters of guardianship and trusteeship;
- Safeguarding the interest of Jamaican nationals in matters of estate;
- Protection of the welfare of incarcerated nationals;
- Provision of information regarding regulatory requirements for Returning Residents;
- Processing of applications for citizenship;
- Jamaica Information Service (JIS) providing information regarding Jamaica's culture, history, and national heritage for educational projects and research purposes.
