Question 1

Who does not need a visa to enter Trinidad and Tobago?

Accepted Answer

Citizens of the countries on the official visa-exempt list (including CARICOM members, the United Kingdom, Canada, and several others) do not require an entry visa. All other nationalities must obtain an e-Visa before travel.

Question 2

Does an approved e-Visa guarantee entry?

Accepted Answer

No. Possession of an e-Visa does not guarantee entry into Trinidad and Tobago; final admission is determined by the Immigration Division at the port of entry.

Question 3

Do UWI St. Augustine students need a student permit?

Accepted Answer

No. Foreign nationals who are registered, full-time students of the University of the West Indies, St. Augustine Campus do not require a student permit.

Question 4

How long is a student permit valid?

Accepted Answer

A student permit is issued for the full duration of study in Trinidad and Tobago.

Question 5

Who needs a work permit?

Accepted Answer

Any non-national of Trinidad and Tobago seeking employment, whether for gain or not. A person entering for a single period of no more than 30 days in 12 consecutive months is exempt.

Question 6

How are work permit fees calculated?

Accepted Answer

A TT$1,200.00 application fee plus TT$900.00 per month for the duration of the permit, subject to a minimum of TT$2,700.00.

Question 7

Who can apply for an overseas missionary's permit?

Accepted Answer

A person who has been accepted as a religious worker by a religious institution or establishment recognized as such by the Government of Trinidad and Tobago.

Question 8

Must the applicant be legal in Trinidad and Tobago?

Accepted Answer

Yes. No application is accepted if the applicant is illegal in the country, and all required documents must be in hand at submission.

Question 9

How many years of work permits are required?

Accepted Answer

Five consecutive years of work permits or a Trinidad and Tobago CSME certificate are required for this route.

Question 10

Who can sponsor a parent or grandparent?

Accepted Answer

A citizen or resident of Trinidad and Tobago may sponsor a parent or grandparent for resident status.

Question 11

What declaration is required for a marriage-based application?

Accepted Answer

A statutory declaration stating whether there are any previous marriages or divorces for the applicant and spouse, and the spouse's willingness to support the application, executed before a Commissioner of Affidavits or Justice of the Peace.

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