Original Documents Required for Work Permit Applications

• Cover letter signed by the Trinidadian employer;
• Signature pages of the application forms signed by the applicant and Trinidadian employer;
• Two signed character reference letters from the applicant (generally from previous employers and/or reputable individuals);
• Notarized copies of academic and professional qualifications;
• Police clearance certificate from the applicant’s country of origin or place of residence for the past five years; and
• Proof that the employer advertised the job vacancy in Trinidad and Tobago.

Foreign nationals can still submit copies of other supporting documents, such as CV/resume and passport biographical page.

Foreign nationals will be able to have their original documents returned to them.

What This Means for Employers and Foreign Nationals

Employers will need to allow additional time in the work permit process for sending original documents to Trinidad and Tobago and presenting them to the Work Permit Division of the Ministry of National Security.

Fragomen worked closely with Johnson, Camacho & Singh, Attorneys-at-Law to prepare this alert. It is for informational purposes only. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact the global immigration professional with whom you work at Fragomen or send an email to [email protected].

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