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Trinidad & TobagoWork permitsLast checked October 17, 2026

Work Permit

Any non-national seeking work in Trinidad and Tobago needs a work permit, unless the work lasts 30 days or less in any 12 months. Employers file applications for 1 to 9 workers online only through TTBizLink. Group applications for 10 or more can be filed online or on a PDF form. The gazette sets a TTD 1,200 application fee and TTD 900 per month of permit validity.

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Life in Trinidad & Tobago

Money

3

Currency

Trinidad & Tobago Dollar

TTD

Trinidad & Tobago Dollar

Cost of living

57

Price level · US = 100

World Bank price levels, 2025

Tax

—

Income tax (national)

VAT 12.5%

Personal allowance of TTD 90,000 (since 1 January 2023).

Official rates, 2026 · headline only

Living

1

Happiness

5.9

#74 of 145 countries

World Happiness Report 2025

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Who it’s for

Foreign workers with a Trinidad and Tobago employer, and employers hiring foreign staff.

Eligibility

  • 30-day exemption

    You don't need a work permit for work of 30 days or less in any 12 consecutive months.

    • Applies to any 12 consecutive months, not a calendar year
    Official wording

    No work permit is needed for work of 30 days or less in any 12 consecutive months.

  • Online filing

    Apply online through TTBizLink for 1 to 9 permits, signed by both the employee and the employer.

    1 to 9

    Permits per online application

    Official wording

    Applications for 1 to 9 permits can only be processed online via TTBizLink, signed by both the employee and the employer.

  • AttorneysAttorneys-at-law

    Attorneys-at-law register using a legal practising certificate and a personal BIR certificate.

A sneak peek at what's inside

  • Document checklistSigned e-application form
  • FeesApplication for grant of work permit
  • Steps to applyThe employer and employee get a ttconnect ID and register on TTBizLink

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  • 3 documents
  • 2 fees
  • 4 steps
  • Processing times and conditions
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