Trinidad and Tobago visa requirements · checked 26 September 2026
Visa & 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.
99
Passports visa-free
10
eVisa or eTA online
4
Visa on arrival
85
Embassy visa required
Do I need a visa for Trinidad and Tobago? Quick answers
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Visa 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.
Fee and processing time not published — confirm with the embassy or consulate before you apply.
Entry 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Frequently 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?
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).