Work Permit

All employers and/or organizations wishing to employ foreign nationals, or permanent residency holders, to work in Grenada, must comply with and provide proof of compliance, with all relevant employment and immigration laws in Grenada.

Ensuring Work Permits are provided to all foreign national employees;

Copy of Proof of Finance/Bank Statement of sufficient funds, from reputable banks/financial institutions from the Employer, sponsoring entity or foreign national, if self-employed;

Employers can only apply for Work Permits for foreign national employees of their own companies – he/she cannot act as an Agent, to obtain Work Permits for employees of other organisations.

Letter of application for a Work Permit from employer for a foreign national, addressed to the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Labour;

Completed application, on the prescribed form, in duplicates, with company stamp affixed (Annex 1);

Notarized copies of certificates of qualification: all certifications of qualification, submitted as part of Work Permit applications, must be notarized, “as true and correct”, by a Justice of the Peace or other Notary Public, to demonstrate that the foreign national has the formal qualifications (skills and job experience) to do the job, for which the Work Permit is being sought;

Two (2) letters of professional references, from previous employers or reputable citizen (if no previous employer);

Ensuring that applicant is proficient or able to communicate in the English language, to enable the sharing of knowledge and community participation;

Professional Registration – Medical and Dental Practitioners Doctors and Dental Practitioners – registration with The Grenada Medical and Dental Council; Medical Technicians – registration with Allied Health, Ministry of Health.

Meeting all holidays and special leave requirements and all other provisions, required under the Labour Code, paying employees, no less than the appropriate statutory minimum wage or other contracted industry standard; in addition, meeting minimum statutory criteria, such as making deduction and remittances, to the National Insurance Scheme (NIS) and complying with health and safety obligations, taxes, etc.

Ensuring that Work Permits are returned to the Ministry at the conclusion of the employee’s employment. Additionally, Work Permits must be returned under the following circumstances: The Work Permit is cancelled by the Minister; where a Work Permit was granted, and it is later found that false or misleading information was given as part of the Work Permit application; The employee is terminated; The Work Permit has expired;

Application must be submitted three (3) months prior to the expiration date of current Work Permit; a fine will be imposed for late applications for renewals;

Submission of completed application form in duplicate, with Company’s or employer’s stamp affixed; Previous Work Permit/Exemption Certificate (original); Cover letter from employer; Two (2) passport-size photos; Copy of applicant’s Passport Bio-data page, along with the details of the last date of arrival or extension (if any) in Grenada; Certificate of Tax Compliance from the Inland Revenue Division; Certificate of Compliance/Registration from the National Insurance Scheme.

Late Submission Penatly $ 100