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CARICOM Skills Certificate

Work Dependents Allowed

At a Glance

Processing Time

14-30 days

Application Fee

Free

Stay Duration

Indefinite

Renewable

Job Offer

Not Required

Dependents

Allowed

PR Pathway

Remote Work

Not Required

Overview

The CARICOM Skills Certificate (formally known as the Certificate of Recognition of Caribbean Community Skills Qualification) is a mechanism under the CARICOM Single Market and Economy (CSME) that allows qualified CARICOM nationals to work and reside in Grenada without the need for a standard work permit.

The CARICOM Skills Certificate facilitates the free movement of labor within the Caribbean Community by allowing qualified professionals to work and reside in Grenada without a standard work permit. It is designed for specific categories of skilled workers, including university graduates, artisans, and teachers, and provides an indefinite right to stay.

This certificate serves as a foundational step toward long-term residency and allows for the inclusion of dependent family members.

Stay & Extensions

Status type

Permanent / indefinite

Eligible Nationalities (12)

Antigua & Barbuda

Barbados

Belize

Dominica

Grenada

Guyana

Jamaica

St. Kitts & Nevis

St. Lucia

Suriname

Trinidad & Tobago

St. Vincent & Grenadines

Conversion Paths

Visas you can typically switch to from this status.

Grenada

Permanent Residence Permit

ValidityIndefinite

Processing120-365 days

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Requirements

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

Must be a national of a qualifying CARICOM Member State.

Must fall into one of the approved categories of skilled workers (University Graduates, Artistes, Musicians, Media Workers, Sports Personnel, Registered Nurses, Trained Teachers, Artisans with CVQ, Holders of Associate Degrees, or other categories defined by the Revised Treaty of Chaguaramas).

KEY CRITERIA

Education

bachelor or higher

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

Completed application form

Valid CARICOM passport

Birth Certificate

Marriage Certificate or Deed Poll (if applicable)

Police Certificate of Character

Proof of Qualification (Degree, Diploma, CVQ, or Associate Degree)

Two recent passport-sized photographs

Advantages & Considerations

Key Benefits

Exemption from standard work permit fees
Right to reside and work indefinitely
Allows family members to accompany the holder
No job offer required prior to application

Worth Knowing

Restricted to working in the category for which skills were recognized
Official fees are not publicly confirmed and require direct inquiry
Processing times can vary based on verification of qualifications
Not being a national of a CARICOM Member State
Failing to meet the specific skilled worker category requirements

Application Process

Confirm your eligibility under the approved CARICOM categories.

Obtain and complete the application form from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs or GNAB.

Gather all required original documents and copies.

Submit the application to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Trade & Export Development in Grenada.

Undergo verification of qualifications.

Upon approval, collect your certificate and present it to immigration authorities upon entry or when seeking employment.

Application Forms

Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Trade & Export Development	Fill online
Grenada National Accreditation Board	Fill online

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