THE Ministry of National Security is advising nationals of Trinidad and Tobago wishing to enter or leave the country to email their requests.
A release from the ministry state that this was necessary as Trinidad and Tobago’s borders were closed in keeping with Government’s efforts to mitigate the spread of Covid-19.
It stated, “Only requests made by nationals and permanent residents of Trinidad and Tobago to enter the country are being considered at this time, on a case by case basis.
“Nationals and permanent residents seeking to enter as well as persons wishing to depart must submit their request for exemption to the email address travelexemption@mns.gov.tt, for the consideration of the Minister of National Security.”
The following documents must be provided along with the request for exemption:
- Copy of the bio data page of their passport;
- Copy of their permanent residence stamp in their passport or copy of permanent residence certificate (applicable to permanent residents of Trinidad and Tobago only).
The ministry stated that follwoing the receipt of email requests for entry or departure, the Ministry of National Security will contact the relevant persons to provide further information.
Persons who have already submitted an exemption request for consideration do not need to make another request, the release stated.
