Living in Tobago

Jacqui · Post by **Jacqui** » Tue Jun 14, 2005 9:03 pm

Steve, would you be able to tell me whether I needed a visa or something if I was going to live in Tobago for 1 year, not working and in a private house? I have tried to contact embassy but no response and really need to know quite urgently. Thankyou for assisting. Jacqui

Post by **Steve Wooler** » Wed Jun 15, 2005 6:53 am

Hi Jacqui

My understanding is that on arrival, your passport will be stamped with a sort of visa - permission to stay up to 3-months. After that, you have to visit the Immigration department and plead you case and hope they will extend it. I know many people who have stayed 6 months without problem. Staying a year will be a matter of convincing them that you are self-supporting, not working and there for good reason, I guess.

I'm no expert in this side, so if anybody can confirm/correct the above, it would be appreciated.

Horst Heiser · Post by **Horst Heiser** » Wed Jun 15, 2005 3:27 pm

Hallo Steve,

You´re right. Normally You don´t have any problems to get an extension.On the other site, there is no chance for a work-permit.No.
Have a nice day.
Horst Heiser

Brian Taylor · Post by **Brian Taylor** » Fri Jun 17, 2005 7:22 pm

if they don't give you a second extension after 6 month you can just "go on a holiday" for a few days and come back in. I went to NY for 10 days two years ago and it worked....
STEPH

enjoy your time