Admissions

Foreign Student Enrollment

Use this section as a reference as you take your next steps toward a bachelor’s degree, and make sure to check to see if your programme has any special requirements.

Before You Apply

CITIZENS AND RESIDENTS OF TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO DO NOT REQUIRE STUDENT PERMITS

An application for a Student Permit must be made in the prescribed form 34 to the Chief Immigration Officer and is subject to his approval

– Regulation 9 (6) of the Immigration Regulations Chapter 18:01

NON-CITIZENS AND NON-RESIDENTS OF TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO WISHING TO ENGAGE IN STUDIES OR TRAINING AT REGISTERED SCHOOLS/
INSTITUTIONS IN TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO REQUIRE STUDENT PERMITS

A Student Permit when issued shall be valid for not more than one (1) year and may be renewed subject to re-application

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED TO APPLY FOR A FOREIGN STUDENT PERMIT

Foreign Student Permit Application

Copy of the bio-data page of applicant’s passport
– That the school has been registered with the relevant Ministry

– That the student has been accepted as a full-time student at the school

– Information regarding accommodation provided for the student during his/her stay tenure as a student of the school

– That no local student has been displaced

– Days and times of classes

  • Receipt of Payment of tuition fees
  • Letter of responsibility and/or financial support from host – if staying with a relative or friend
  • Copy of Bio Data page of passport of host
    Receipt of payment of accommodation – Board and Lodge
  • Previous Student Permit (if applicable)
  • Letter of responsibility and/or financial support from host – if staying with a relative or friend
  • Valid Return Ticket or Security Bond/Landing Deposit
  • Interview/Information Sheet
  • Assessment Form – For returning Students
  • Approval from Ministry of Education obtainable from school or Director of School Supervision, Abercromby Street, Port-of- Spain – for persons attending Government institutions
  • Medical examination forms P&I 40 and P&140A – for student remaining in Trinidad and Tobago for more than one (1) year. This may be deferred until one (1) year is complete
  • Other documents that may be required by the Immigration Officer

APPLICATION FEES

Caricom Nationals – $100.00 TT

Non-Caricom Nationals – $200.00 TT

ENDORSEMENT OF STUDENT PERMIT FEE:

Caricom Nationals – $ 50.00 TT

Non-Caricom Nationals – $100.00 TT

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