Questions

1. Does the Ministry of Foreign Affairs set passport appointment dates?

2. What documents do you need to carry when applying for a passport?

3. Does the Ministry of Foreign Affairs assist nationals with finances to study?

4. How can I become a Foreign Service Officer?

5. What qualifications are required to be a Foreign Service Officer?

6. I have just finished my degree but would be getting my skills certificate in a few months. Can I still apply for a Skills Certificate?

7. I got my Police Certificate of Character from my home country two years ago, can I still use that to apply for my Skills Certificate?

8. Is my University/Tertiary Education Institute accredited?

9. When applying for a CSME certificate, who has to present a Police Certificate of Good Character from Trinidad and Tobago?

10. What are the CARICOM Bilateral Trade Agreements?

11. What are the Bilateral Investment Agreements?

12. What are the  Economic Partnership Agreements?

Answers

1. Does the Ministry of Foreign Affairs set passport appointment dates?

   Please check on the Immigration Division's website for information regarding your query.  www.immigration.gov.tt

2. What documents do you need to carry when applying for a passport?

   Please check on the Immigration Division's website for information regarding your query.   www.immigration.gov.tt

3. Does the Ministry of Foreign Affairs assist nationals with finances to study?

   The Ministry of Foreign Affairs does not have such a facility. Please refer to the Ministry of Public Administration(http://www.mpa.gov.tt/cms/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=59&Itemid=129) or the Ministry of Science, Technology and Tertiary Education(http://www.stte.gov.tt/).

4. How can I become a Foreign Service Officer?

   These positions are advertised by the Service Commission Department when vacancies are available.

5. What qualifications are required to be a Foreign Service Officer?

   The minimum qualification for a Foreign Service Officer is a second class degree from an approved University, a professional qualification or any combination of experience and training which is considered equivalent to a second class degree.

6. I have just finished my degree but would be getting my skills certificate in a few months. Can I still apply for a Skills Certificate?

   No. University Graduates applying for their Skills Certificate must have their actual degree. A letter from the institution of a transcript would not suffice.

7. I got my Police Certificate of Character from my home country two years ago, can I still use that to apply for my Skills Certificate?

   No. All Police Certificates of Character must be less than six months old.

8. Is my University/Tertiary Education Institute accredited?

   Please call the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to enquire whether your University/Tertiary Education Institute is accredited. If it is not, you must visit the Accreditation Council of Trinidad and Tobago (ACTT), Algico Plaza, St. Vincent Street, P.O.S. to obtain a Statement of Recognition.
   

9. When applying for a CSME certificate, who has to present a Police Certificate of Good Character from Trinidad and Tobago?

   CSME Applicants who are Nationals of Trinidad and Tobago must present an original Police Certificate of Good Character from Trinidad and Tobago which must be valid for six months at the time of applying.

10. What are the CARICOM Bilateral Trade Agreements?

    CARICOM Bilateral Trade Agreements - view on Ministry of Trade website.

11. What are the Bilateral Investment Agreements?

    To view these please visit the Ministry of Trade Website:  http://www.tradeind.gov.tt/Agreements/contents.htm

12. What are the  Economic Partnership Agreements?

    Please visit the Minstry of Trade website : http://www.tradeind.gov.tt/Agreements/EPA/epa_SROD.htm