Alexander: Migrants to pay $700 to register

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January 23, 2026

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Alexander: Migrants to pay $700 to register

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Minister of Homeland Security Roger Alexander has announced that the registration of illegal migrants in Trinidad and Tobago will begin on January 30.

At a post-Cabinet media briefing on January 22, Alexander said a $700 fee would be attached to the registration, with children exempted.

The registration card would be valid for one year, expiring on December 31, 2026.

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