DOCUMENTS AND FEES TO BE ATTACHED TO THE SELF-EMPLOYED APPLICATION
(1) Two photographs of the applicant and each person to be endorsed. Only ONE photograph of each
individual must be certified
(2) Certified copy of the foreign worker’s passport bio data page showing photograph and date and place
of birth
(3) If on island, proof of legal entry and lawful stay in the Islands
(4) Valid Police record (Local) for renewals. (Local and Overseas-if first time)
(5) Certificate of Good Health (please contact the Ministry of Health for further information)
(6) Confirmation of up to date NHIP and NIB contribution (if previously employed or resident in the islands)
(7) Cover letter outlining the need for the work permit
(8) Completed application form signed by the applicant
(9) Bank statement
(10) Valid Business License
(11) Proof of Ownership of Company
(12) Listing of Partners/Shareholders/Certificate of Incumbency
(13) Business and Staffing Plan including organizational structure
(14) Academic/Professional Qualifications Certificates and Diplomas
(15) If not from an English speaking country evidence of proficiency in both spoken and written English
FEES
(1) A non-refundable Administration Fee which will be either $150.00 or 10% of the work permit fee per
application, which-ever is greater.
(2) A non-refundable Fast Track Service Fee of $500 00 for Fast Track Service, if desired (i.e. 7 days
processing service)
(3) Any other fees owed to the Turks and Caicos Islands Government with respect to work permits
ENDORSEMENT OF SPOUSE / CHILDREN
(1) Two Photographs each
(2) Marriage certificate
(3) Copy of spouse / children valid passport (Bio page)
(4) Medical (certificate of good health)
(5) Police record (valid for six months)
(6) In the case of a child police record is need for ten (10) years and older
(7) A school letter is need for children (private school)
(8) Birth certificate of spouse and child/children
(9) The applicant/employer has to demonstrate that the employee’s income is sufficient to support
him/herself and family in the islands and provide for the registration of the children in a private school.
(10) Applications are submitted in the same manner as work permits.
(11) The fee structure is a $150.00 non-refundable administrative fee, as well as a non-refundable fee of
$500 with respect to each endorsee. Both are to be paid upon application.
THIS DOCUMENT IS NOT TO BE SOLD OR PURCHASED
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