The Ministry of Trade and Industry and the Ministry of National Security have announced that applications for Group Work Permits can be done on the Single Electronic Window for Trade and Business, TTBizLink – via the e-Work Permit Module.
A statement said, “This e-service allows applicants to electronically submit applications for work permits and work permit extensions to the Work Permit Secretariat (WPS) of the Ministry of National Security.”
It added, “The ability to apply virtually for group work permits enhances the service delivery capacity and capability of the MNS and that of the Work Permit Committee (WPC) members who are involved in the processing of submitted Work Permit applications.”
The release explained that the WPC comprises Ministry of Energy and Energy Affairs, Ministry of Labour, the Ministry of Trade and Industry, Immigration Division of the MNS and the Tobago House of Assembly.”
A work permit is written authorisation issued by the Ministry of National Security which would allow a non-national to work or be employed in Trinidad and Tobago.
The ministry said the introduction of this service was meant to improve T&T’s attractiveness to foreign investors.
The release also added that as a consequence, the strengthening of this service is important to improving the ease of doing business and by extension, attracting foreign investors.
The e-Work Permit Module, which is available for use by companies and institutions conducting business in Trinidad and Tobago that wish to employ a foreign national, is governed by the Immigration Act, Chapter 18:01.
Attorneys practising in this country can also make applications on behalf of self-employed people or a person whose employer is not carrying on business in T&T, the release noted.