PERMANENT RESIDENCE & CITIZENSHIP
Application for Resident Status
Non Nationals of Trinidad and Tobago who are described in Section 6(1) of the Immigration Act may apply to the Minister of National Security for the grant of Resident Status.
– Section 6 (1) of the Immigration Act Chapter 18:01
An application form is obtained from the Ministry of National Security, no fee attached.
An application for the grant of resident status is submitted to the Ministry of National Security on the prescribed form 6, two (2) Original forms, if submitted locally, or three (3) Original forms, if submitted from abroad, and is subject to the approval of the Minister (link to MNS website).
Requirements: –
Birth Certificate
Marriage and/or Divorce Certificates (where applicable)
Sworn Declarations/Affidavits (where applicable)
Police Certificate Of Character from country of residence and /or home country
Medical Forms 40 and 40A and X-ray report
Certificates or Diplomas of Educational Qualifications
Job Letters
Bank Statements
Proof of Legal Entry to Trinidad and Tobago
Photos
Fees:
Application fee: Nil
Certificate fee: Non CARICOM Citizens – $1,000.00 TT
CARICOM Citizens – $400.00 TT
Payable at the Ministry of National Security on approval of the application
Any such person to whom Section 6(1) does not apply may submit an application made by written request to the Minister of National Security for the grant of Resident Status.
Requirements: –
Birth Certificate
Marriage and/or Divorce Certificates (where applicable)
Sworn Declarations/Affidavits (where applicable)
Police Certificate Of Character from country of residence and /or home country
Medical Forms 40 and 40A and X-ray report
Certificates or Diplomas of Educational Qualifications
Letters from Schools attended
Job Letters
Bank Statements
Proof of Legal Entry to Trinidad and Tobago
Photos
Any other documents as may be required
Fees:
Application fee: Nil
Certificate fee: Non CARICOM Citizens – $ 1,000.00 TT
CARICOM Citizens – $ 400.00 TT
Payable at the Ministry of National Security on approval of the application
A person to whom resident status has been granted can lose such status by voluntarily residing outside Trinidad and Tobago for a continuous period of more than one (1) year
– Section 7 (1) of the Immigration Act Chapter 18:01
Extracted From: Immigration.gov.tt
Aysha
December 6, 2019 at 10:59 amHow long does the process take from application to actually residency status?
site_admin
January 11, 2024 at 10:07 amGood Day,
Thank you for contacting us.
You can book a consultation with one of the attorneys by making an appointment at https://martingeorge.net/v2/index.php/book-appointment/. Alternatively, you can contact the office at 1868-624-7257 (Trinidad office) or 868-639-1809 (Tobago office).
The consultation appointment can be held at the office or online, depending on which option is most convenient to you.
Chandrani dindyall
September 29, 2020 at 10:54 amHi have apply since 2011 for resident but haven’t heard anything as yet
site_manager
September 29, 2020 at 6:35 pmHi Chandrani,
For legal advice, you should book a consultation with one of the attorneys by making an appointment at https://martingeorge.net/make-appointment. Alternatively, you can contact the office at 1868-624-7257 (Trinidad office) or 868-639-1809 (Tobago office).
Michelle Rattansingh
January 5, 2024 at 11:25 amGood day! My Venezuelan boyfriend entered Trinidad 2 years ago illegal, we hope to get married soon but I need advise on how can I apply for him to get residence here without problem to MNS. I know the UNCHR ID only protect him under the refugee act. Please advise. Regards
site_admin
January 5, 2024 at 1:34 pmGood Day Ms. Rattansingh,
Thank you for contacting us.
You can book a consultation with one of the attorneys by making an appointment at https://martingeorge.net/v2/index.php/book-appointment/. Alternatively, you can contact the office at 1868-624-7257 (Trinidad office) or 868-639-1809 (Tobago office).
The consultation appointment can be held at the office or online, depending on which option is most convenient to you.
Annamohabir
January 11, 2024 at 5:36 amGoodmorning i would like to know if i can apply for residence i am legal in the country but i want to apply before the 6mnts up please looking for best advice
site_admin
January 11, 2024 at 10:05 amGood Morning,
Thank you for contacting us.
For further advice, you can book a consultation with one of the attorneys by making an appointment at https://martingeorge.net/v2/index.php/book-appointment/. Alternatively, you can contact the office at 1868-624-7257 (Trinidad office) or 868-639-1809 (Tobago office).
The consultation appointment can be held at the office or online, depending on which option is most convenient to you.
We look forward to assisting you.