Apostille: make a document valid overseas
Get a birth, marriage, school or other document stamped for use in another country.
✓ Links tested 24 Oct 2026 · Facts checked 24 Oct 2026
Apostille information (Foreign Affairs)
Opens the official government site.
Who can do this
Anyone who needs a Jamaican document accepted abroad.
What you need
Tick things off as you gather them.
Steps
- Download and fill in the application form. Unsure if your document is accepted? Email info@mfaft.gov.jm first.
- Take the document, form, receipt and TRN to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, 2 Port Royal Street, Kingston.
- Collect it when ready.
Cost
About $3,500 per document. Confirm before you pay.
How long
About 5 working days.
Can’t go online?
Overseas? Use your nearest Jamaican embassy or consulate.