firelillies
American citizen
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American
Lives in Washington D.C., District of C
Speaks English, Spanish
Registration: 19 November 2011
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Visa vs work permit by AleMagar
I am moving to Trinidad and Tobago in near future to work. My employer has applied for work permit on my behalf and expecting it to be approved shortly. I would appreciate if somebody could tell me if I need to apply for and obtain visa separately ...
Benoforia, sorry I thought you already had a work permit :) But I must have been confused with AleMagar! Your friend is right, it's easiest for an employer to file for you (although I think you can also get a lawyer to file on your behalf if ... Read More
Visa vs work permit by AleMagar
I am moving to Trinidad and Tobago in near future to work. My employer has applied for work permit on my behalf and expecting it to be approved shortly. I would appreciate if somebody could tell me if I need to apply for and obtain visa separately ...
Beneforia: You may need to go to the immigration offices to file for a multiple entry visa. The multiple entry visa will allow you to leave and come back any time and not pay the visa waiver fee. (this is different from the work permit). Read More
Rent a flat or a house in Trinidad and Tobago by Christine
Finding a place to live is a priority when settling in Trinidad and Tobago. Your experience will be of a great help for the members who want to settle in Trinidad and Tobago. Therefore, we have prepared some questions for you: Which kinds of ...
This website is helpful: thecaribbeanrealtor.com Read More
Formalities to bring your pet in Trinidad and Tobago by Julien
Hi all, What are the formalities and paperwork required to bring your pet in Trinidad and Tobago? How long do formalities & paperwork usually take in Trinidad and Tobago? What are the relevant authorities to contact? Which vaccines are ...
This has all the rules for importing pets / other animals into TNT: ... Read More
Organize your move to Trinidad and Tobago by Julie
Hi all, we invite you to share your experience about moving to Trinidad and Tobago. Here is a list of questions which might help the ones preparing their move to Trinidad and Tobago: What would you bring and what would you leave ...
I think it depends on how much you want to spend moving. International shipping can be quite expensive. If you're company will pay for relocation costs then go for it. Everything here is extremely expensive. I have a lot of local friends who'll ... Read More
Moving to Trinidad by Renslip24
Hello, I'm from Canada but planning to move to Trinidad soon. I have looked into all the work permit and visa requirements but am more curious about other things to expect. Wondering more of the daily living and living costs. The media really likes ...
Life on an island can be more expensive than most people expect. It does depend on where you live. I find rental costs for the Port of Spain area comprable to what you'd pay in a major US city (i.e. DC, NYC, etc). It gets cheaper as you move away ... Read More
How to make friends in Trinidad and Tobago by expat.com
We have been talking about loneliness when you are abroad, let's now talk about how to make friends (locals and other expats) when you're living in Trinidad and Tobago :top: Which are your best tips to meet people and to make friends in Trinidad ...
I agree that it's easy to make friends here. The island is small so it's two degrees of separation. This means that once you meet a few people you'll quickly expand your network. I'm not one to go to a bar by myself, so I've found activities such ... Read More