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Trinidad and Tobago

Residence status and work permit

Foreign nationals undertaking gainful employment generally need a work permit from the Ministry of Homeland Security. Residence status is handled through Immigration.

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AuthorityHomeland Security
WorkOnline permit
ResidenceImmigration Division
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How the process works

  1. 1

    Confirm whether a work-permit exemption applies.

  2. 2

    Prepare employer and qualification evidence.

  3. 3

    Apply through the TTBizLink route.

  4. 4

    Handle residence status with Immigration.

Official starting points
Immigration DivisionOnline work-permit portal

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Providers serving Trinidad and Tobago

3 listed
Fragomen

Trinidad and Tobago work-permit guidance. Listed for Trinidad and Tobago; confirm current local coverage, eligibility, fees and service scope directly with the provider.

Residence permitsRelocation and settlement
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Fitzwilliam Stone

Local employment and immigration legal advice. Listed for Trinidad and Tobago; confirm current local coverage, eligibility, fees and service scope directly with the provider.

Residence permitsRelocation and settlement
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Playroll

Employer immigration and permit support. Listed for Trinidad and Tobago; confirm current local coverage, eligibility, fees and service scope directly with the provider.

Residence permitsRelocation and settlement
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