Get your National ID
The new free National ID card from NIRA. You can start online.
✓ Links tested 24 Oct 2026 · Facts checked 24 Oct 2026
Apply for National ID (NIRA)
Opens the official government site.
Who can do this
Jamaican citizens and residents.
What you need
Tick things off as you gather them.
Steps
- Open the NIRA enrolment site.
- Start a new application and type in your details exactly as they are on your birth certificate.
- Book your visit to have your photo and fingerprints taken.
- Collect your card when NIRA tells you it is ready.
Cost
Free.
How long
Depends on appointment dates in your parish.
Can’t go online?
Visit a NIRA office. Phone (876) 749-0550.