The implementation of the Immigration Ordinance 2015 and the Turks and Caicos Islander Status Ordinances 2015 which takes effect April 01, 2016, requires the introduction of new documentation, processes, procedures and training of Departments of Employment Services, Immigration, and Registration and Citizenship and staff. This will take place throughout the month of April.
The business community is hereby advised that in order to facilitate training and to allow the general public to familiarise themselves with the new forms, processes and procedures, all applications for new Work Permits and Work Permit renewals, as well as applications for Turks and Caicos Islander Status, Permanent Residency Certificates Annual Residency, Labour Clearance Certificates, Business Visitors Permits and Home Owner’s Permits will not be accepted during the month of April. Temporary Work Permit applications are the exception to this moratorium and may be submitted as per the usual process.
All applications currently submitted with the various Departments will continue to be processed.
All new and renewal applications, unless otherwise advised, may be submitted commencing May 2, 2016
Additional press releases will be issued to inform the general public on where and how to access application forms and information on application procedures.
For further questions regarding the implementation of the Immigration Ordinance 2015, please contact:
The Ministry of Border Control and Employment at
Email: