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Trinidad and Tobago visa requirements · checked 26 September 2026

Flag of Trinidad and TobagoVisa & Entry Requirements for Trinidad and Tobago

Most travellers can visit Trinidad and Tobago without a visa: 99 of 198 passports enter visa-free, usually for 90 days.

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.

Check your passport

99
Passports visa-free
10
eVisa or eTA online
4
Visa on arrival
85
Embassy visa required

Flag of Trinidad and TobagoVisa for Trinidad and Tobago — requirements summary

  • Visa-free: 99 (50%)
  • Visa on arrival: 4 (2%)
  • eVisa: 10 (5%)
  • Visa required: 85 (43%)

All travellers must meet the entry rules set by Trinidad and Tobago, and they depend on your nationality. Find your passport below — you may be able to enter visa-free, or need an eVisa, a visa on arrival or a visa from an embassy.

PassportRequirementMax stayDetails
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Flag of ChileChile Visa-free 90 days Details →
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Flag of Costa RicaCosta Rica Visa-free 90 days Details →
Flag of Côte d'IvoireCôte d'Ivoire Visa required — Details →
Flag of CroatiaCroatia Visa-free 90 days Details →
Flag of CubaCuba eVisa — Details →
Flag of CyprusCyprus Visa-free 90 days Details →
Flag of CzechiaCzechia Visa-free 90 days Details →
Flag of DenmarkDenmark Visa-free 90 days Details →
Flag of DjiboutiDjibouti Visa required — Details →
Flag of DominicaDominica Freedom of movement 180 days Details →
Flag of Dominican RepublicDominican Republic Visa-free 90 days Details →
Flag of DR CongoDR Congo Visa required — Details →
Flag of EcuadorEcuador Visa-free 90 days Details →
Flag of EgyptEgypt Visa required — Details →
Flag of El SalvadorEl Salvador Visa-free 90 days Details →
Flag of Equatorial GuineaEquatorial Guinea Visa required — Details →
Flag of EritreaEritrea Visa required — Details →
Flag of EstoniaEstonia Visa-free 90 days Details →
Flag of EswatiniEswatini Visa-free — Details →
Flag of EthiopiaEthiopia Visa required — Details →
Flag of FijiFiji Visa required — Details →
Flag of FinlandFinland Visa-free 90 days Details →
Flag of FranceFrance Visa-free 90 days Details →
Flag of GabonGabon Visa required — Details →
Flag of GambiaGambia Visa-free — Details →
Flag of GeorgiaGeorgia Visa required — Details →
Flag of GermanyGermany Visa-free 90 days Details →
Flag of GhanaGhana Visa-free — Details →
Flag of GreeceGreece Visa-free 90 days Details →
Flag of GrenadaGrenada Freedom of movement 180 days Details →
Flag of GuatemalaGuatemala Visa-free 90 days Details →
Flag of GuineaGuinea Visa required — Details →
Flag of Guinea-BissauGuinea-Bissau Visa required — Details →
Flag of GuyanaGuyana Freedom of movement 180 days Details →
Flag of HaitiHaiti Visa required — Details →
Flag of HondurasHonduras Visa-free 90 days Details →
Flag of Hong KongHong Kong Visa-free — Details →
Flag of HungaryHungary Visa-free 90 days Details →
Flag of IcelandIceland Visa-free 90 days Details →
Flag of IndiaIndia Visa-free 90 days Details →
Flag of IndonesiaIndonesia Visa required — Details →
Flag of IranIran Visa required — Details →
Flag of IraqIraq Visa required — Details →
Flag of IrelandIreland Visa-free — Details →
Flag of IsraelIsrael Visa-free 90 days Details →
Flag of ItalyItaly Visa-free 90 days Details →
Flag of JamaicaJamaica Freedom of movement 180 days Details →
Flag of JapanJapan Visa-free 90 days Details →
Flag of JordanJordan Visa required — Details →
Flag of KazakhstanKazakhstan eVisa — Details →
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Flag of KiribatiKiribati Visa-free — Details →
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Flag of KyrgyzstanKyrgyzstan Visa required — Details →
Flag of LaosLaos Visa required — Details →
Flag of LatviaLatvia Visa-free 90 days Details →
Flag of LebanonLebanon Visa required — Details →
Flag of LesothoLesotho Visa-free — Details →
Flag of LiberiaLiberia Visa required — Details →
Flag of LibyaLibya Visa required — Details →
Flag of LiechtensteinLiechtenstein Visa-free 90 days Details →
Flag of LithuaniaLithuania Visa-free 90 days Details →
Flag of LuxembourgLuxembourg Visa-free 90 days Details →
Flag of MacauMacau Visa required — Details →
Flag of MadagascarMadagascar Visa required — Details →
Flag of MalawiMalawi Visa-free — Details →
Flag of MalaysiaMalaysia Visa-free — Details →
Flag of MaldivesMaldives Visa-free — Details →
Flag of MaliMali Visa required — Details →
Flag of MaltaMalta Visa-free 90 days Details →
Flag of Marshall IslandsMarshall Islands Visa required — Details →
Flag of MauritaniaMauritania Visa required — Details →
Flag of MauritiusMauritius Visa-free — Details →
Flag of MexicoMexico Visa-free 90 days Details →
Flag of MicronesiaMicronesia Visa required — Details →
Flag of MoldovaMoldova eVisa — Details →
Flag of MonacoMonaco Visa required — Details →
Flag of MongoliaMongolia Visa required — Details →
Flag of MontenegroMontenegro Visa-free 90 days Details →
Flag of MoroccoMorocco Visa required — Details →
Flag of MozambiqueMozambique Visa required — Details →
Flag of MyanmarMyanmar Visa required — Details →
Flag of NamibiaNamibia Visa-free — Details →
Flag of NauruNauru Visa-free — Details →
Flag of NepalNepal Visa required — Details →
Flag of NetherlandsNetherlands Visa-free 90 days Details →
Flag of New ZealandNew Zealand Visa on arrival — Details →
Flag of NicaraguaNicaragua Visa-free 90 days Details →
Flag of NigerNiger Visa required — Details →
Flag of NigeriaNigeria Visa required — Details →
Flag of North KoreaNorth Korea eVisa — Details →
Flag of North MacedoniaNorth Macedonia Visa required — Details →
Flag of NorwayNorway Visa-free 90 days Details →
Flag of OmanOman Visa required — Details →
Flag of PakistanPakistan Visa-free — Details →
Flag of PalauPalau Visa required — Details →
Flag of PalestinePalestine Visa required — Details →
Flag of PanamaPanama Visa-free 90 days Details →
Flag of Papua New GuineaPapua New Guinea Visa required — Details →
Flag of ParaguayParaguay Visa on arrival — Details →
Flag of PeruPeru Visa-free 90 days Details →
Flag of PhilippinesPhilippines Visa on arrival — Details →
Flag of PolandPoland Visa-free 90 days Details →
Flag of PortugalPortugal Visa-free 90 days Details →
Flag of QatarQatar Visa required — Details →
Flag of Republic of the CongoRepublic of the Congo Visa required — Details →
Flag of RomaniaRomania Visa-free 90 days Details →
Flag of RussiaRussia Visa-free 90 days Details →
Flag of RwandaRwanda Visa required — Details →
Flag of Saint Kitts and NevisSaint Kitts and Nevis Freedom of movement 180 days Details →
Flag of Saint LuciaSaint Lucia Freedom of movement 180 days Details →
Flag of Saint Vincent and the GrenadinesSaint Vincent and the Grenadines Freedom of movement 180 days Details →
Flag of SamoaSamoa Visa-free — Details →
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Flag of SerbiaSerbia Visa-free 30 days Details →
Flag of SeychellesSeychelles Visa-free — Details →
Flag of Sierra LeoneSierra Leone Visa-free — Details →
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Flag of SlovakiaSlovakia Visa-free 90 days Details →
Flag of SloveniaSlovenia Visa-free 90 days Details →
Flag of Solomon IslandsSolomon Islands Visa-free — Details →
Flag of SomaliaSomalia Visa required — Details →
Flag of South AfricaSouth Africa Visa-free 90 days Details →
Flag of South KoreaSouth Korea Visa-free 90 days Details →
Flag of South SudanSouth Sudan Visa required — Details →
Flag of SpainSpain Visa-free 90 days Details →
Flag of Sri LankaSri Lanka Visa required — Details →
Flag of SudanSudan Visa required — Details →
Flag of SurinameSuriname Freedom of movement 180 days Details →
Flag of SwedenSweden Visa-free 90 days Details →
Flag of SwitzerlandSwitzerland Visa-free 90 days Details →
Flag of SyriaSyria Visa required — Details →
Flag of TaiwanTaiwan eVisa — Details →
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Flag of TanzaniaTanzania Visa required — Details →
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Flag of TogoTogo Visa required — Details →
Flag of TongaTonga Visa-free — Details →
Flag of TunisiaTunisia Visa required — Details →
Flag of TürkiyeTürkiye Visa-free 30 days Details →
Flag of TurkmenistanTurkmenistan Visa required — Details →
Flag of TuvaluTuvalu Visa-free — Details →
Flag of UgandaUganda Visa required — Details →
Flag of UkraineUkraine Visa required — Details →
Flag of United Arab EmiratesUnited Arab Emirates Visa on arrival — Details →
Flag of United KingdomUnited Kingdom Visa-free 90 days Details →
Flag of United StatesUnited States Visa-free 90 days Details →
Flag of UruguayUruguay Visa-free 90 days Details →
Flag of UzbekistanUzbekistan Visa required — Details →
Flag of VanuatuVanuatu Visa-free — Details →
Flag of Vatican CityVatican City Visa required — Details →
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Flag of Trinidad and TobagoTrinidad and Tobago visa types, fees and processing times

eVisa (multiple entry)

eVisa
Fee
800 TTD
Entries
Multiple

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

Documents (12)
  • Digital passport-sized photo
  • Passport bio data page (if applicable)
  • Documents supporting the purpose of the visit (if applicable)
  • Return ticket, landing deposit or security bond (if applicable)
  • Accommodation (if applicable)
  • Financial statement (if applicable)
  • Job letter (if applicable)
  • Invitation or company letter (if applicable)
  • Copy of the most recent entry or extension stamp (if applicable)
  • Birth certificate (if applicable)
  • Parent's or legal guardian's passport bio data page (if applicable)
  • Custody or guardianship document (if applicable)
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Extension of stay

Extension
Extension
Possible

Fee and processing time not published — confirm with the embassy or consulate before you apply.

Flag of Trinidad and TobagoEntry requirements for Trinidad and Tobago

Passport validity

6 months

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.

Visa Online Services – Ministry of Homeland Security✓ Checked 3 Oct 2026

Arrival cards and declarations: Online Arrival/Departure Card

72 hours

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.

Ministry of Homeland Security, Trinidad and Tobago — media release: Online Arrival and Departure Card platform (11 March 2026)✓ Checked 5 Oct 2026

Overstay penalties

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.

Ministry of the Attorney General and Legal Affairs, Trinidad and Tobago — Immigration Act, Chap. 18:01✓ Checked 12 Oct 2026

Flag of Trinidad and TobagoTrinidad and Tobago visa requirements statistics

198
Passports covered
99
Most common: Visa-free
4
Least common: Visa on arrival
50%
Visa-free access

Visa-free stays by length

  • 180 days · 12 passports
  • 90 days · 54 passports
  • 30 days · 4 passports

Understanding Trinidad and Tobago visa requirements

We track the entry rules of Trinidad and Tobago for 198 passports. The most common situation is visa-free, which applies to 99 passports (50%). 50% of passports can enter without a visa. The least common is visa on arrival (4 passports).

Entry categories for Trinidad and Tobago

  • Visa-free entry: 99 passports can enter without a visa, for stays from 30 to 180 days.
  • Visa on arrival: 4 passports get their visa at the airport or border.
  • eVisa: 10 passports can apply for an electronic visa online.
  • Visa required: 85 passports must apply at an embassy or consulate.

What else you need to enter Trinidad and Tobago

  • Passport validity: The Immigration Division's eVisa application checklist says the passport must be valid for a minimum of 6 months.
  • Travel insurance: No official source we could read states a travel insurance requirement for Trinidad and Tobago.
  • Return or onward ticket: Tobago's official visitor site says business travellers and tourists must show a return ticket.
  • Proof of funds: 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.

Open your passport in the table for the exact rules — maximum stay, fees, how to apply and the official source. Entry rules change at short notice: confirm with the embassy of Trinidad and Tobago or its official immigration website before you travel.

Flag of Trinidad and TobagoFrequently asked questions about Trinidad and Tobago visas

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 no visa is required for 90 days or less, 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 no visa is required for 90 days or less; 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.

Do US citizens need a visa for Trinidad and Tobago?

US citizens can visit Trinidad and Tobago visa-free for 90 days. Full rules for United States passport holders.

Do UK citizens need a visa for Trinidad and Tobago?

UK citizens can visit Trinidad and Tobago visa-free for 90 days. Full rules for United Kingdom passport holders.

Do German citizens need a visa for Trinidad and Tobago?

German citizens can visit Trinidad and Tobago visa-free for 90 days. Full rules for Germany passport holders.

What documents do I need to enter Trinidad and Tobago?

Passport validity: The Immigration Division's eVisa application checklist says the passport must be valid for a minimum of 6 months. Travel insurance: No official source we could read states a travel insurance requirement for Trinidad and Tobago. Return or onward ticket: Tobago's official visitor site says business travellers and tourists must show a return ticket. Proof of funds: 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.

How many countries can visit Trinidad and Tobago without a visa?

99 of 198 passports can enter Trinidad and Tobago visa-free (50%). 4 more get a visa on arrival, 10 can apply online (eVisa or eTA), and 85 need a visa from an embassy.

Data: TravelRequirements.info — Entry Requirements Dataset, AXG Sp. z o.o. (CC BY 4.0) — official sources are linked on each passport page. Gaps filled from the Passport Index dataset (MIT).

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Where can Trinidad and Tobago citizens travel visa-free?

Trinidad and Tobago passport holders can visit 98 countries without a visa. Open a country for the exact rules.

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