Trinidad and Tobago visa and entry requirements

Trinidad and Tobago's Immigration Division publishes a list of countries whose citizens do not require visas for entry, among them Canada and the United Kingdom. The EU–Trinidad and Tobago agreement provides visa-free travel for citizens of the Union for a maximum of 90 days in any 180-day period and does not apply to Ireland, and an exchange of notes with South Korea lets each country's nationals enter without a visa for up to 90 days when not taking up paid activity. The Ministry of Foreign and CARICOM Affairs says a CARICOM national seeking to enter is granted a definite entry of six months, subject to all immigration requirements. Visas are applied for through the eVisa portal launched in April 2024, which replaced all previous and interim procedures; its FAQ says that to apply online you must be a foreign national from a country requiring a visa.

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Visas & entry authorisations

eVisa (multiple entry)

Fee
800 TTD
Processing
—
Entries
multiple

Application fees are non-refundable; payment by credit or debit card (Visa or Mastercard only).

Documents the application asks for

  • Digital passport-sized photo — JPG.
  • Passport bio data page — Supporting documents are uploaded as PDF.
  • Documents supporting the purpose of the visit
  • Return ticket, landing deposit or security bond
  • Accommodation — Hotel, guest house or private residence.
  • Financial statement
  • Job letter — No older than three months.
  • Invitation or company letter — Stating the purpose of the visit, address, contact information and financial responsibility.
  • Copy of the most recent entry or extension stamp
  • Birth certificate — For minors.
  • Parent's or legal guardian's passport bio data page — For minors.
  • Custody or guardianship document — For minors, if applicable.
Apply on the official site Verified Oct 3, 2026 · homelandsecurity.gov.tt

Entry requirements

Passport validity

The Immigration Division's eVisa application checklist says the passport must be valid for a minimum of 6 months. The UK government tells British citizens that to enter, the passport must have an expiry date at least 6 months after the date you arrive.

At least 1 blank page required. Compare every country

Verified Oct 3, 2026 · homelandsecurity.gov.tt · archived copyCompare every country

Vaccinations

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  • Yellow fever — Not an entry requirement: WHO's country list gives Trinidad and Tobago's country requirement at entry as no. WHO recommends vaccination for all travellers aged 9 months or over going to densely forested areas on the island of Trinidad, but not for travellers whose itineraries are limited to the island of Tobago.
Verified Oct 3, 2026 · cdn.who.int · mfa.gov.sg says A yellow fever certificate is required if travelling from or transiting through an endemic country

Travel insurance

Not officially stated

No official source we could read states a travel insurance requirement for Trinidad and Tobago. The UK government advises checking before you travel that you have appropriate travel insurance for local treatment or unexpected medical evacuation.

Verified Oct 4, 2026 · gov.uk

Onward or return ticket

Required

Tobago's official visitor site says business travellers and tourists must show a return ticket. The UK government tells British citizens, and Canada's travel advice tells Canadians, that they must have a return or onward ticket.

Verified Oct 3, 2026 · visittobago.gov.tt

Proof of funds

Required

Canada's travel advice tells Canadians, and the UK government tells British citizens visiting without a visa, that they must show proof of sufficient funds for their stay. No official source we could read sets a minimum amount.

Verified Oct 4, 2026 · travel.gc.ca

Arrival cards & declarations

Required
  • Online Arrival/Departure Card — The online Arrival/Departure platform at travel.gov.tt says all passengers must complete the online Arrival/Departure Card, that it opens 72 hours before arrival or departure, and that each passenger must have a valid email address, flight information, a valid passport and a copy of the passport biodata page (JPEG or PNG). The Ministry of Homeland Security said the system would be fully implemented on March 17, 2026, after which the paper-based system would be discontinued, and that all passengers arriving in or departing from Trinidad and Tobago by air or sea would be required to submit the form. The receipt with its QR code must be saved and presented to officials. (within 72 hours before arrival) travel.gov.tt
Verified Oct 5, 2026 · homelandsecurity.gov.ttCompare every country

Staying past your permitted stay

An immigration officer may admit tourists or visitors on such conditions and for such periods as are fit and proper. If a person admitted this way remains after the certificate issued to them expires, the Minister may declare that they have ceased to be a permitted entrant. The Minister may then make a deportation order; the person has no right of appeal and is to be deported as soon as possible.

Verified Oct 12, 2026 · rgd.legalaffairs.gov.tt · Immigration ActCompare every country

Other compulsory government charges

  • Departure tax — Seventy-five dollars per person; the Act does not name the currency.

    All persons departing from ports in Trinidad and Tobago for places abroad pay a departure tax of seventy-five dollars (75) per person; the Act does not name the currency. The owner of every vessel collects it and accounts for it to the Tax Authority. Children under five, and in-transit passengers and visitors staying 48 hours or less, are exempt.

    Exemptions: Children under five; in-transit passengers remaining in Trinidad and Tobago for 48 hours or less; visitors who remain for 48 hours or less

  • Hotel accommodation tax — Ten per cent of the proceeds of letting hotel accommodation. Paid at the accommodation.

    A hotel accommodation tax of ten per cent (10%) is charged on the proceeds of letting hotel accommodation by a hotel operator, and collected by the hotel operator.

    Verified Oct 12, 2026 · rgd.legalaffairs.gov.tt · Miscellaneous Taxes Act
Verified Oct 12, 2026 · rgd.legalaffairs.gov.tt · Miscellaneous Taxes ActCompare every country

Customs & currency

The UK government says the amount of currency you can bring in or take out is unlimited, but you must declare cash in any currency worth over 20,000 Trinidad and Tobago dollars, and there are strict penalties for failing to declare amounts above the limit.

  • The UK government's travel advice says it is an offence for anyone, including children, to wear camouflage clothing or bring any into the country.
  • The UK government's travel advice says there are strict rules about goods you can take into or out of Trinidad and Tobago, and that you must declare anything that may be prohibited or subject to tax or duty.
Verified Oct 4, 2026 · gov.uk · travel.state.gov says currency over USD 5,000 must be declared

Country in a nutshell

Currency
Trinidad and Tobago dollar (TTD, TT$)
Safety — Exercise caution
The UK government says there is a high level of violent crime, including gang-related attacks and shootings, and advises caution particularly in downtown Port of Spain and other listed areas. Canada's travel advice says to exercise a high degree of caution due to violent crime and to avoid non-essential travel to Beetham Estate Gardens, Cocorite (north of Western Main Road), downtown Port of Spain, Laventille and Sea Lots.Verified Oct 6, 2026 · gov.uk
Power plugs
A, B · 115V 60Hz
Emergency numbers
Police: 999 · Fire: 990 · Ambulance: 811
Languages
English
Time zone
UTC-4
Driving side
left
International Driving Permit

Trinidad and Tobago is a party to the 1949 Geneva Convention on Road Traffic (UN Treaty Collection). Trinidad and Tobago's Ministry of Works says a visitor may drive with a valid International Driver’s Permit issued outside Trinidad and Tobago for the period specified on it or, where no period is specified, for one year from its date of issue.

Verified Oct 3, 2026 · treaties.un.org · Convention on Road Traffic Compare every country
Tap water
not for drinking. Use bottled

Best time to visit

Canada's travel advice says the hurricane season is from early June to the end of November in the Atlantic, and that while hurricanes rarely hit Trinidad and Tobago directly, tropical storms and hurricanes passing to the north can cause heavy rains leading to severe flooding and landslides.

Tips & warnings

The UK government says robberies and opportunistic crime may occur during the carnival period, and advises avoiding displaying jewellery or valuable items, practising caution at crowded events and having a clear plan to return home safely after attending any events.

The UK government says there is a high level of violent crime and advises caution particularly when travelling in or around downtown Port of Spain, Carenage, Sea Lots, Belmont, Laventille, Morvant, Beetham, Barataria, Cocorite and the interior of Queens Park Savannah. It advises avoiding walking or hiking alone, deserted beaches or isolated areas, and walking at night, and using well-established taxi firms recommended by locals or your hotel.

The UK government says to make sure you get your passport stamped, because without an entry stamp it will be difficult to extend your stay, and that a 90-day visit can be extended by applying to the passport and immigration department.

Visa requirements by nationality

PassportsVisas & entry authorisationsMax stay
Antigua and BarbudaFree movement180 days
AustraliaeVisa—
AustriaVisa-free90 days
BahamasFree movement180 days
BangladeshVisa-free—
BarbadosFree movement180 days
BelgiumVisa-free90 days
BelizeFree movement180 days
Bosnia and HerzegovinaVisa-free30 days
BotswanaVisa-free—
BrazilVisa-free90 days
BruneiVisa-free—
BulgariaVisa-free90 days
CanadaVisa-free90 days
ChinaeVisa—
ColombiaVisa-free—
CroatiaVisa-free90 days
CubaeVisa—
CyprusVisa-free90 days
CzechiaVisa-free90 days
DenmarkVisa-free90 days
DominicaFree movement180 days
EstoniaVisa-free90 days
EswatiniVisa-free—
FinlandVisa-free90 days
FranceVisa-free90 days
GambiaVisa-free—
GermanyVisa-free90 days
GhanaVisa-free—
GreeceVisa-free90 days
GrenadaFree movement180 days
GuyanaFree movement180 days
Hong KongVisa-free—
HungaryVisa-free90 days
IrelandVisa-free—
ItalyVisa-free90 days
JamaicaFree movement180 days
JapanVisa-free90 days
KazakhstaneVisa—
KenyaVisa-free—
KiribatiVisa-free—
LatviaVisa-free90 days
LesothoVisa-free—
LithuaniaVisa-free90 days
LuxembourgVisa-free90 days
MalawiVisa-free—
MalaysiaVisa-free—
MaldivesVisa-free—
MaltaVisa-free90 days
MauritiusVisa-free—
MoldovaeVisa—
NamibiaVisa-free—
NauruVisa-free—
NetherlandsVisa-free90 days
North KoreaeVisa—
PakistanVisa-free—
PolandVisa-free90 days
PortugalVisa-free90 days
RomaniaVisa-free90 days
RussiaVisa-free90 days
Saint Kitts and NevisFree movement180 days
Saint LuciaFree movement180 days
Saint Vincent and the GrenadinesFree movement180 days
SamoaVisa-free—
SerbiaVisa-free30 days
SeychellesVisa-free—
Sierra LeoneVisa-free—
SingaporeVisa-free—
SlovakiaVisa-free90 days
SloveniaVisa-free90 days
Solomon IslandsVisa-free—
South KoreaVisa-free90 days
SpainVisa-free90 days
SurinameFree movement180 days
SwedenVisa-free90 days
TaiwaneVisa—
TajikistaneVisa—
TongaVisa-free—
Trinidad and TobagoFree movement—
TurkeyVisa-free30 days
TuvaluVisa-free—
United KingdomVisa-free90 days
United StatesVisa-free90 days
VanuatuVisa-free—
VenezuelaeVisa—
VietnameVisa—
ZambiaVisa-free—
ZimbabweVisa-free—

Stay lengths are for ordinary tourist visits. Click a nationality for its full guide.

No official page we read states the rule for 111 nationalities, so the table leaves them out: Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, Andorra, Angola, Argentina, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bahrain, Belarus, Benin, Bhutan, Bolivia, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cabo Verde, Cambodia, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, Chile, Comoros, Costa Rica, Côte d'Ivoire, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Djibouti, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Egypt, El Salvador, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Fiji, Gabon, Georgia, Guatemala, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Haiti, Honduras, Iceland, India, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Israel, Jordan, Kosovo, Kuwait, Kyrgyzstan, Laos, Lebanon, Liberia, Libya, Liechtenstein, Macau, Madagascar, Mali, Marshall Islands, Mauritania, Mexico, Micronesia, Monaco, Mongolia, Montenegro, Morocco, Mozambique, Myanmar, Nepal, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Niger, Nigeria, North Macedonia, Norway, Oman, Palau, Palestine, Panama, Papua New Guinea, Paraguay, Peru, Philippines, Qatar, Republic of the Congo, Rwanda, San Marino, São Tomé and Príncipe, Saudi Arabia, Senegal, Somalia, South Africa, South Sudan, Sri Lanka, Sudan, Switzerland, Syria, Tanzania, Thailand, Timor-Leste, Togo, Tunisia, Turkmenistan, Uganda, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, Uruguay, Uzbekistan, Vatican City, and Yemen.

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines43 of 199 passports visa-free · 10 eVisa/ETABarbados179 of 199 passports visa-freeGuyana54 of 199 passports visa-freeJamaica103 of 199 passports visa-freeDominican Republic112 of 199 passports visa-free

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a visa for Trinidad and Tobago?

It depends on your passport. Citizens of the countries on the Immigration Division's list of countries whose citizens do not require visas — among them Canada and the United Kingdom — need no visa. The EU–Trinidad and Tobago agreement provides visa-free travel for citizens of the Union for a maximum of 90 days in any 180-day period and does not apply to Ireland; an exchange of notes with South Korea lets each country's nationals enter without a visa for up to 90 days when not taking up paid activity. Some governments tell their own citizens: the US State Department says a tourist visa is required for stays longer than 90 days, Serbia's Foreign Ministry says Serbian passport holders do not need a visa for stays of up to 30 days, and Türkiye's Foreign Ministry says ordinary passport holders are visa-exempt for up to 30 days. A CARICOM national is granted a definite entry of six months, subject to all immigration requirements. Visas are applied for through the eVisa portal, whose FAQ says that to apply online you must be a foreign national from a country requiring a visa.

How long can I stay in Trinidad and Tobago without a visa?

It depends on your passport. The EU agreement allows a maximum of 90 days in any 180-day period, and the exchange of notes with South Korea up to 90 days. The UK government tells British citizens they can visit without a visa for up to 90 days and can get the 90-day visit extended by applying to the passport and immigration department; the US State Department says a tourist visa is required for stays longer than 90 days; Serbia's and Türkiye's foreign ministries give 30 days. No official source we could read states a length of stay for the countries on the Immigration Division's no-visa list as a whole.

What applies to CARICOM citizens?

Trinidad and Tobago's Ministry of Foreign and CARICOM Affairs says a CARICOM national seeking to enter Trinidad and Tobago is granted a definite entry of six months, subject to all immigration requirements. It says free movement of skills lets a CARICOM national seek work or engage in gainful employment in any participating CSME Member State (for free movement: Antigua and Barbuda, Barbados, Belize, Dominica, Grenada, Guyana, Jamaica, St. Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, St. Vincent and the Grenadines, Suriname and Trinidad and Tobago) without a work permit, and that holders of a CSME Skills Certificate not issued by Trinidad and Tobago must complete the verification process within six months of entry.

Can Venezuelan citizens travel to Trinidad and Tobago visa-free?

Visa application instructions published by Trinidad and Tobago's Ministry of Foreign and CARICOM Affairs say that as of 17 June 2019 all Venezuelan nationals require a visa for entry into Trinidad and Tobago. The eVisa portal's FAQ says that to apply for a visa online you must be a foreign national from a country requiring a visa.

Do I need anything special to attend Carnival?

No official source we could read describes a separate permit or visa for Carnival. The UK government says robberies and opportunistic crime may occur during the carnival period.

Do I need a yellow fever vaccination?

Not for entry: WHO's country list gives Trinidad and Tobago's country requirement at entry as no. WHO recommends vaccination for all travellers aged 9 months or over going to densely forested areas on the island of Trinidad, but not for travellers whose itineraries are limited to the island of Tobago.

Sources & verification

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