IMMIGRATION DEEP DIVE

Once your work permit has been approved and you arrive in Trinidad, there are some additional steps that you will need to complete to close out the immigration process.

•      Visa Waiver 

–     Once an assignee is issued a TT Work Permit and entering the country without a TT VISA, they must apply for a VISA waiver for themselves and each family member.

–     The VISA Waiver Form is completed and submitted to the immigration officials at the airport along with a fee of TT$400 / US$67 for each family member.

•      Immigration Medical

–    Required by the Government of Trinidad and Tobago. Therefore all persons are required to complete a medical examination once the duration of the work permit is more than one (1) year.

–    Make appointment with company or personal doctor.

–    Immigration medical forms must be completed by the doctor and submitted with your completed VISA application form.

Here is the link to the immigration medical forms: http://sta.uwi.edu/media/documents/2012/HR%20Immigration%20Medical%20Form.pdf

•      Extension of Landing Certificate and VISA Application

–      Extension of Landing Certificate is required by all

–      TT VISA is required by all except for UK and Canadian citizens

–      Documents required for TT Visa:

•      Passports

•      Copy of Work Permit

•      Immigration Medical Report – including x-ray report

•      Visa Application Form (required by all persons except UK and Canadian citizens)

–      Fees – Extension of Landing Certificate –TT$100 per person: Visa Application Fee - $400 per person.

The application for your extension of landing certificate will need to be done in person at the immigration offices:

Immigration Division
Permanent Residence and Citizenship and Extensions (Variations)
Student Permit, Visas, Certificate of Immigration Services
Moonan Building
#116 Frederick Street
Port of Spain
Trinidad
Tel: 625-9261
Fax: 627-9735