Americas
Trinidad and Tobago
- Capital
- Port of Spain
- Population
- 1,367,764
- Currency
- Trinidad & Tobago Dollar (TTD)
- Calling code
- +1-868
- Languages
- English, Hns, French
- 29missions
- 27embassies
- 1consulate
- 1honorary consulate
Trinidad and Tobago
Embassies and consulates in Trinidad and Tobago
embassies in Port of Spain
Diplomatic missions from 29 countries are based in Trinidad and Tobago, 29 missions in all (27 embassies, 1 consulate and 1 honorary consulate). All 27 embassies are in the capital, Port of Spain.
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All missions in Trinidad and Tobago
By country
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Argentina 1 embassy1 -
Australia 1 embassy1 -
Brazil 1 embassy1 -
Canada 1 embassy1 -
Chile 1 embassy1 -
China 1 embassy1 -
Colombia 1 embassy1 -
Costa Rica 1 embassy1 -
Cuba 1 embassy1 -
El Salvador 1 embassy1 -
France 1 embassy1 -
Germany 1 embassy1 -
Guatemala 1 embassy1 -
India 1 embassy1 -
Italy 1 honorary consulate1 -
Japan 1 embassy1 -
Mexico 1 embassy1 -
Netherlands 1 embassy1 -
Nigeria 1 embassy1 -
Panama 1 embassy1 -
Peru 1 embassy1 -
South Africa 1 embassy1 -
South Korea 1 embassy1 -
Spain 1 embassy1
Show all 29
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Switzerland 1 consulate1 -
Turkey 1 embassy1 -
United Kingdom 1 embassy1 -
United States 1 embassy1 -
Venezuela 1 embassy1
Visa rules for Trinidad and Tobago
Trinidad and Tobago visa guide · 3 visa types
Of the 198 passports in the visa data, 100 can enter visa-free, 5 get a visa on arrival and 93 need a visa from an embassy or consulate for Trinidad and Tobago.
Visa statistics
Schengen visa applications in Trinidad and Tobago
| Year | Applications | Visas issued | Refused | Refusal rate | Multiple-entry share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 500 | 475 | 12 | 2.5% | 36.0% |
| 2024 | 426 | 408 | 9 | 2.1% | 47.8% |
| 2025 | 434 | 407 | 22 | 5.1% | 43.7% |
By Schengen state, 2025
| Country | Applications | Visas issued | Refusal rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spain | 178 | 173 | 1.7% |
| Germany | 174 | 154 | 9.9% |
| Netherlands | 82 | 80 | 2.4% |
Schengen consulates in Trinidad and Tobago received 434 short-stay visa applications in 2025, and issued 407 visas. 5.1% of applications were refused (worldwide: 14.6%). In 2024 it had been 2.1%: the rate rose by 3.0 points. The number of applications was almost unchanged (426 in 2024).
Most applications went to Spain (178), Germany (174) and the Netherlands (82).
The numbers include every nationality applying in Trinidad and Tobago.
Source: European Commission, Directorate-General for Migration and Home Affairs, visa statistics for consulates 2023–2025 (© European Union, reused under CC BY 4.0). Short-stay (type C) visas. How these figures are made
US visas issued to citizens of Trinidad and Tobago
| Visas issued | FY 2024 | FY 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Visitor (B) | 53,516 | 38,784 |
| Student (F, M) | 504 | 417 |
| Exchange (J) | 201 | 133 |
| Work and treaty (H, L, O, E…) | 854 | 818 |
| Transit and crew (C, D) | 338 | 381 |
| Diplomatic and official (A, G) | 203 | 269 |
| Fiancé(e) (K) | 54 | 34 |
| Total | 55,670 | 40,836 |
| B visa refusal rate (adjusted) | 18.2% | 14.9% |
In fiscal year 2025 (October 2024 to September 2025) the United States issued 40,836 nonimmigrant visas to citizens of Trinidad and Tobago, the 37th highest number of the 206 nationalities listed. Visitor visas (B1/B2) made up 95%. That is 27% fewer than in fiscal year 2024 (55,670).
From October 2025 to February 2026, citizens of Trinidad and Tobago received 12,162, 32% fewer than in the same months a year earlier.
For visitor visas (B1/B2) the State Department reports an adjusted refusal rate of 14.9% for citizens of Trinidad and Tobago in fiscal year 2025 (fiscal year 2024: 18.2%).
Source: US Department of State, Bureau of Consular Affairs, monthly nonimmigrant visa issuances up to February 2026 and adjusted refusal rates (public domain). US fiscal years run from October to September. How these figures are made
Trinidad and Tobago’s own missions abroad
Trinidad and Tobago’s embassies abroad (20)
Trinidad and Tobago itself has 20 missions abroad, in 16 countries. Its largest networks are in the United States (3), Canada (2) and Germany (2).
Upcoming closures
Public holidays in Trinidad and Tobago
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Christmas Day
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St. Stephen's Day
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New Year's Day
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Good Friday
Good to know
Where the embassies are
All 27 embassies are in the capital, Port of Spain.
Travel advice for Trinidad and Tobago
Foreign ministries’ advice on travel to Trinidad and Tobago: the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Trinidad and Tobago (updated 15 October 2026). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a visa for Trinidad and Tobago?
Of 198 passports, 100 can enter visa-free, 5 get a visa on arrival and 93 need a visa from an embassy or consulate for Trinidad and Tobago; the visa rules page for your own passport has the answer for you.
When are embassies in Trinidad and Tobago closed?
On Trinidad and Tobago’s public holidays and on each mission’s own national day; the next public holiday is Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026.