This service is applicable to any non-national of Trinidad and Tobago who is seeking employment in Trinidad and Tobago, whether for gain or not, and is desirous of obtaining a work permit.
A person entering Trinidad and Tobago to engage in gainful occupation for one period not exceeding thirty days in every twelve consecutive months, need not apply for a work permit.
Application for a Work Permit or Extension of a Work Permit (Applications for 1 to 9 Work Permits)
Please be informed that individual work permits / extensions of work permits ( Applications for 1 to 9 Permits) can ONLY be processed online . Click here for more information
Using the Online Work Permit Application forms
The following method should be used when submitting an application online:
For further assistance in this application process you can contact our help desk at eworkpermithelpdesk@mns.gov.tt or call us at 623-2441 ext 13005, 13008
Application for a Group Work Permit or Extension of a Group Work Permit (Applications for 10 or more Work Permits)
Applications being submitted for 10 or more individuals must be submitted using the single application form titled “Application for Group Work Permit or an Extension of Group Work Permit’”. This form may also be accompanied by form WPGA FORM 3 B and WPGA FORM 3 C where necessary (please refer to the Guidelines for submitting Applications for individuals and group applicants for further instructions).
Please note to refer to the Guidelines for submitting Applications for individuals and group applicants for further information.
For submission of applications covering less than ten (10) persons, please refer to the section Application for a Work Permit or Extension of a Work Permit (Applications for 1 to 9 Work Permits)
The group application form is currently available in an editable .PDF format (requires Adobe Acrobat Reader ).
The supporting forms (WPGA FORM 3 B and Form WPGA FORM 3 B) are provided in .xls format (requires Microsoft Excel).
Currently there are two ways of apply for a Work Permit. These are:
Using the printable .pdf forms to apply for a Work Permit (Applications for 1 to 9 Work Permits)
Forms can be filled in using one of the following methods:
See the section titled “Instruction for accessing forms” below, for further assistance.
Options 1 and 2 are recommended. The forms can be accessed here:
Forms WPGA 3 B and WPGA 3 C should only be attached where necessary (Please refer to the Guidelines for submitting Applications for individuals and group applicants for further details).
Applicants are reminded that application forms and their accompanying attachments must be securely fastened to ensure that they do not become separated in the submission process.
Using the Online Group Work Permit Application forms
To view the Immigration Act of Trinidad and Tobago which governs this application please click the link below.
Immigration Act of Trinidad and Tobago Chapter 18:01
Instructions for accessing Online Forms
NOTE: Failure to adjust the print range may result in the printing of excessive sheets.