Work Permit (First Time)

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FIRST TIME (WORK PERMIT)

OTHER PARTICULARS TO BE SUPPLIED WITH RESIDENCE/WORK APPLICATION FORM (L.I. 12)

All non-nationals above the age of 18 years must complete the work permit application form.

All applicants must supply the following particulars along with the completed forms:

A Medical Certificate that the applicant is in good health and has not in the past three years suffered from any communicable disease (Form attached).
One passport-size photograph.
Letter from employer (sponsor), addressed to the Hon. Minister, stating the following: type of employment, wages to be paid (daily, weekly and monthly) and anticipated duration of employment – at least one year. (Letter on behalf of unskilled workers must include an hourly rate to be paid)
Photocopy of passport bio-data page.

FIRST TIME (WORK PERMIT)

OTHER PARTICULARS TO BE SUPPLIED WITH RESIDENCE/WORK APPLICATION FORM (L.I. 12)

All non-nationals above the age of 18 years must complete the work permit application form.

All applicants must supply the following particulars along with the completed forms:

A Medical Certificate that the applicant is in good health and has not in the past three years suffered from any communicable disease (Form attached).
One passport-size photograph.
Letter from employer (sponsor), addressed to the Hon. Minister, stating the following: type of employment, wages to be paid (daily, weekly and monthly) and anticipated duration of employment – at least one year. (Letter on behalf of unskilled workers must include an hourly rate to be paid)
Photocopy of passport bio-data page.

Valid passport (passports must be valid up to six months).
A statement from the Police Department (Police Record) of the applicant’s Home State or last place of residence for the past 12 months, setting out the applicant’s criminal antecedent if any.
Photocopy of Treasury receipt as proof of payment of application fee.
All first-time applicants MUST first obtain an extension of stay from the Immigration Department before applying for the work permit. Application fee: $800.00 (Non-CARICOM Members) or $250.00 (CARCOM Members) (To be paid to the Government Treasury Department)
Two testimonials one of which shall be from a former employer.
Three (3) copies of consecutive publications of job vacancy advertisements in a national newspaper. (All first-time applicants with the exception of Agricultural Workers and Domestic Workers must fulfill this requirement).
Marriage Certificate (where applicable).
Proof that this applicant has a return ticket to his normal place of residence or has made a deposit to cover the cost of such ticket.
All first-time self-employed applicants must include the following:

A bank statement.
Statement of particulars along with certificate of registration of business.
Incase of farming, proof of ownership of land or lease agreement and the copy of farmers produce sellers license card.

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