Ess lösung Turks and Caicos Islands

What is the Turks and Caicos Islands work permit board?

The Turks and Caicos Islands Work Permit Board is comprised of two branches. One board (Zone 1) services the Turks Islands— Grand Turk, Salt Cay, and Ambergris Cay —as well as South Caicos. The other board (Zone 2) services the remaining islands, including Providenciales, which is where most of the country’s workforce lives.

What is a self-employed work permit in Turks and Caicos?

A self-employed work permit grants you the right to start a business in Turks and Caicos. Unlike the employed (skilled and unskilled) permit, the self-employed permit is something you can apply for yourself (or via an agent). Most business types require you to have a local partner with Turks and Caicos Islander Status (Belongership).

Do employers give preference to Turks and Caicos Islanders?

In the Turks and Caicos, employers are required by law to give preference to Turks and Caicos Islanders over foreign nationals when hiring for a position. Note that businesses are not required to give any preference to applicants with other permanent status, such as PRCs or BOTC citizens.

How much does a work permit cost in Turks and Caicos?

There are more than 100 different occupations across eight scales, with fees that range from $150 to $9,500 for a work permit. Work permits do not grant you the right to work in Turks and Caicos indefinitely—they must be renewed periodically, at additional cost.

Can I work after 10 years of legal residency in Turks & Caicos?

After 10 years of uninterrupted legal residency in the Turks and Caicos, you may apply for a Permanent Residence Certificate (PRC). PRCs can allow the right to work or may not, depending on the category under which the document was applied for. PRCs with the right to work may be restricted to a certain category of work.