• You can submit a work permit application in person, or your application can be submitted on your behalf by:
  • A company or institution based in Trinidad and Tobago that wishes to employ you.
  • An appointed attorney in Trinidad and Tobago.
  • An appointed company or institution based in Trinidad and Tobago acting on behalf of a foreign company.
• You or your representative must complete the original and seven copies of the Work Permit application form. In addition, the following required documents must be submitted with your application.

• Police certificate of character from your country of residence.
• One copy of your valid foreign passport.

You may also purchase the specific application form you need from the Trinidad and Tobago Government Printery for TT$1.15.

Government Printery Sales Department

2-4 Victoria Avenue

Port of Spain

Trinidad, West Indies

Tel. (868) 623-2410

Opening hours: 8:00 am to 3:00 pm, Monday to Friday, except public holidays

Your completed application form must be submitted, together with all required documentation, to:

Work Permit Secretariat

Ministry of National Security

Temple Court II

52-60 Abercromby Street

Port of Spain

Trinidad, West Indies

Tel. (868) 623-2154/44 exts. 2250 or 2251

Opening hours: 8:00 am to 4:00 pm, Monday to Friday, except public holidays

Payment of the application processing and certificate fees must be made in cash, by credit card or by bank (LINX) card at:

Cashier's Unit

Ministry of National Security

Temple Court II

52-60 Abercromby Street

Ground Floor

Port of Spain

Trinidad, West Indies

Opening hours: 8:00 am to 2:30 pm, Monday to Friday, except public holidays

For more information, contact the office of the Work Permit Secretariat.

Work Permit Secretariat

Ministry of National Security

Temple Court II

52-60 Abercromby Street

Port of Spain

Trinidad, West Indies

Tel. (868) 623-2154/44 ext. 2250 or 2251

Opening hours: 8:00 am to 4:00 pm, Monday to Friday, except public holidays

You must apply for a work permit if you want to work in Trinidad and Tobago and you:

• Are not a citizen of Trinidad and Tobago.
• Are not a holder of a Certificate of Recognition of Caribbean Community Skills Qualification and certified to work within the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) region under the CARICOM Single Market and Economy (CSME).
• Want to enter the country for the purpose of work or work-related activities for a period of more than 30 days. You may enter the country for 30 days or less for work or work-related activities without a work permit once during any consecutive 12-month period.

• There is a non-refundable application processing fee of TT$600.00 that must be paid at the time your application is made.
• Then, if your application is approved, you must pay a certificate duration fee of TT$450.00 per month for a work permit that covers any period longer than 30 days.
• The certificate duration fee must be paid before you can collect your work permit.
• There is no fee for a work permit issued for a period of 30 days or less.

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e.g. Birth Certificate Valid Forever

Single Work Permit - http://www.nationalsecurity.gov.tt/Portals/0/Application%20Forms/SingleWorkPermit.pdf

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A foreign national wishing to work in Trinidad and Tobago must apply for a work permit through the Ministry of National Security. Each work permit is issued to a particular person for a specified period of time and for attachment to a particular company or institution, as described in the permit. Work permits are only issued to those who possess skills or expertise not available in Trinidad and Tobago.

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http://www.nationalsecurity.gov.tt/Portals/0/Pdf%20Files/Guidelines%20for%20WP%20ver%202%20%283%29.pdf

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