Trinidad and Tobago 2012 - invesTT

A GUIDE TO INVESTING IN TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO (2012)
Section 9
Immigration Division
116 Frederick Street,
Port of Spain,
The Republic of Trinidad and Tobago.
Tel: (868) 625-3571-2
Fax: (868) 627-9905, 623-7520
Immigration Division
2 Knox Street,
San Fernando,
The Republic of Trinidad and Tobago.
Tel: (868) 653-4740
Immigration Division
Agricola Building,
Wilson Road,
Scarborough,
The Republic of Trinidad and Tobago.
Tel + Fax: (868) 639-2681
Applications for extensions are processed by appointment, which
should be made no later than one (1) month prior to the expiration
of the entry stamp.
Persons who have been issued a Work Permit/Work Permit
Exemption, Student Permit, Overseas Missionary Permit, Certificate
of Recognition of CARICOM Skills Qualification, and Minister’s
Permit are also required to report to the offices outlined above
to have the necessary endorsements made on their passports.
Persons will not be deemed to be legally residing in Trinidad and
Tobago until they report to the Immigration Division and produce
their permit to have the relevant endorsement made on their
passport.
The extension offices also receive applications for entry visa,
student permits and certificates of Immigration status.
Short-term Business Visitors
Persons who are entering Trinidad and Tobago to explore
investment opportunities, visit clients, attend meetings/conferences
or conventions, and to engage in business negotiations are permitted
entry as business visitors. These persons may be allowed entry
for an initial period of up to thirty (30) days upon production of
satisfactory evidence as to the nature of the business. Business
visitors are not required to obtain a Work Permit.
If the business visitor does not complete his/her business within the
allowed period, he/ she may apply for an extension of stay at the
aforementioned offices of the Immigration Division (see extension
of stay). Documentation should be presented to prove that the
business visitor are still currently in the process of conducting
business activities. The granting of an extension is at the discretion
of the Immigration Officer.
Visa Requirement
Nationals of some countries require visas for entry into Trinidad
and Tobago depending on the length of stay or purpose of visit.
Potential visitors should seek advice from their travel agents, the
nearest Trinidad and Tobago Consular office, or a British Consular
office.
Requirements for visa:
• Completed visa application form
• Valid passport or travel document
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