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Frequently
Asked Questions
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Q:
Where is the Work Permit office located?
A: Green's Building, Barnard's Hill at the
Department of Labour Relations
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Q:
Which Ministry is responsible for approval of Work Permits?
A: Ministry of Labour Relations, public Service
and Cooperatives
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Who approves Work Permits?
A: The Minister for Labour Relations, Public
Service and Cooperatives
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What must I do to obtain a Work Permit?
A: contact the Labour Department Work Permit
Unit, where you will be advised appropriately.
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How long does it take before I can obtain a Work Permit?
A: This process should take no more than two
(2) weeks dependent on the accuracy of information/documentation
presented to the Work Permit Unit. This time period may be lengthened
if an investigation into the work permit application is required.
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Q: Do I still require a Work Permit
after CSME?
A: Yes. Foreign nationals outside of CARICOM
and non-skilled nationals of CARICOM member states still require
a Work Permit after C.S.M.E.
However, C.S.M.E. makes provisions for the free movement of skills/
labour of a CARICOM National to seek work or engage in gainful
employment in all CARICOM member states as either a wage-earner
or non-wage earner, without the need to obtain a Work Permit in
the member states in which he/she desires to work.
CARICOM Nationals who qualify are:-
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Graduates from all recognized universities in the world
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Artists
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Musicians
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Sportspersons
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Media Workers
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Managers, Technical and Supervisory staff attached to a company
or self-employed persons.
These
qualified CARICOM Nationals must first obtain a Certificate of Recognition
of CARICOM Skills Qualifications from his/her home or host Country.
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| Q:
How much does it cost for a Work Permit?
A: Foreign nationals and Commonwealth National
(outside of CARICOM); for every period of 12 months is $7,500.00
and for CARICOM nationals, for every period of 12 months is $2,000.00
Rates for periods under 12 months are distributed proportionally
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| Q:
What is the length of time given on a Work Permit?
A: The length of time given on a Work Permit
usually range from (1) month to one (1) year.
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