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Approved Minister’s Permits Ready For Collection By Registered Venezuelan Nationals In Trinidad And Tobago

The Ministry of National Security is informing the public that the first tranche of approved Minister's Permits for 2025, granted to Venezuelan nationals in Trinidad and Tobago who registered under the Migrant Registration Framework, will be ready for collection with effect from Tuesday (25th March, 2025).

In a Media Release today (Monday 24th March, 2025), the Ministry said a list of approved Minister's Permits numbers is posted to the Ministry's website via link https://nationalsecurity.gov.tt/services/workpermit-exemptionextension, and social media pages, indicating the scheduled dates when persons holding those card numbers must visit the Immigration Office.

The Ministry notes that issuing of the approved Minister's Permits will be conducted from Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM at the Enforcement Unit, 135 Henry Street, Port-of-Spain.

Persons will be required to present their previously-issued Minister's Permit and Registration Card to be updated, as well as Identification (Passport or Cedula).

Registrants are urged to inform the Immigration Division of any changes in their address and contact details when they visit the relevant Immigration office.

According to the Ministry, approved applicants will be issued with new Minister's Permits, which will be valid until 31st December, 2025, and their existing Registration Cards will be updated with a sticker indicating the date of expiry at 31st December, 2025.

The Media Release concluded by saying, “In the instances where Registration Cards have been lost, stolen or mutilated, new cards will only be issued upon completion of the relevant statutory declaration and payment of a replacement fee of $500.00. Registrants will be advised on the Ministry's website when subsequent tranches are granted and collection periods are identified.”

Please be guided accordingly.

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