Trinidad and Tobago - Apply for Residence Certificate

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Procedure

Apply In Person:

1. To Apply for Residence Certificate, the applicant has to approach the Ministry of National Security link
2. An application form will be provided to the applicant by the concerned officer.
3. The applicant has to fill in all the necessary details in the application form. (Incomplete applications are not accepted)
4. Make sure that the applicant has attached all the necessary documents that are mentioned in the “Required Documents” section of this page.
5. The applicant has to attach the photocopies of the required documents along with the application form while submitting.
6. Submit all the documents with the completed form to the concerned officer.
7. The applicant has to pay the prescribed fee as requested by the authority.
8. After receiving the application, the concerned authority will check the submitted application and document set. If all are in place, the application will be accepted.
9. Then the application will be processed further.
10. The officer will review the application and may request additional information or clarification if necessary.
11. The applicant has to complete the biometric purpose.
12. Upon completion successfully, the applicant gets a call from the office regarding the application.
13. The applicant has to visit the office and collect the Certificate.
14. This entire process can be completed within 3 weeks or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

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Required Documents

• Application form
• Address proof – (Driving license, passbook, utility bill, etc)
• National Identity (NID) Card
• Passport size photographs
• ID proof
• Fee receipt
• Any other documents (If required)

Office Locations & Contacts

Ministry of National Security
Temple Court 1,
31-33 Abercromby Street,
Port of Spain.
Contact - 623-2441-5
Fax: 627-8044
Email - [email protected]

Temple Court 2,
52-60 Abercromby Street,
Port of Spain.
627-1032 / 625-2864 / 625-7554
Contact link

Eligibility

• Any individual who intends to Apply for Residence Certificate is eligible to make this application.

Fees

• The applicant has to pay the prescribed fee as requested by the authority.

Validity

Explain the time until which the certificate/document is valid.
e.g. Birth Certificate Valid Forever

Documents to Use

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Sample Documents

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Processing Time

• This entire process can be completed within 3 weeks or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

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Instructions

• Applicants must complete the application form before submitting it. Incomplete applications will not be accepted.
• Applicants must provide genuine information while applying for this procedure.

Required Information

• Name
• Nationality
• Gender
• Age
• Email ID
• Fax
• Mobile No
• Email Address
• Parents details
• Educational Qualifications
• Date
• Signature

Need for the Document

• The Residence Certificate is a legal document issued by the Trinidad and Tobago Immigration Division to individuals who are residing in Trinidad and Tobago for a specified period. The certificate serves as proof of residency status in the country.

Information which might help

• The Residence Certificate is typically required for a variety of purposes, such as applying for a driver's license, work permit, or opening a bank account. It is also required by some government agencies, including the Ministry of National Security and the Ministry of Education.

Other uses of the Document/Certificate

• The residency certificate is used as proof of address.

External Links

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