Trinidad and Tobago
United States
United States visa for citizens of Trinidad and Tobago
Entry requirement
Citizens of Trinidad and Tobago need a visa for the United States, obtained before travel.
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- United States visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at tt.usembassy.gov
Which United States visa?
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Set by CBP on the I-94 at entry, usually up to 6 months for visitors
- Fee
- US$185
- Processing time
- Interview wait times vary; most visas are decided at or shortly after the interview unless administrative processing is needed
All visa types for the United States
For the tourist visa, the United States’ official sources give a standard fee of US$185. Processing time, as the United States states it: Interview wait times vary; most visas are decided at or shortly after the interview unless administrative processing is needed. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Set by CBP on the I-94 at entry, usually up to 6 months for visitors.
US missions in Trinidad and Tobago
- Embassy of the United States in Port of Spain
Queen's Park West 15, Port of Spain
The United States has 1 mission in Trinidad and Tobago, with its embassy in Port of Spain.
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%). The adjusted rate counts a refusal that was later overcome, for example with further documents, as an issuance. A rate below 3% is one of the conditions for a country to join the Visa Waiver Program.
These figures count visas issued to citizens of Trinidad and Tobago anywhere in the world, not only at the US missions in Trinidad and Tobago.
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
US citizens travelling to Trinidad and Tobago
United StatesTrinidad and Tobago Visa-free, 90 days Trinidad and Tobago visa for citizens of the United States
Travel advice for the United States
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) No advice against travel
- German Foreign Office No travel warning
What the US, British and German foreign ministries tell their own citizens about travelling there, in each ministry’s own terms.
For a trip from Trinidad and Tobago to the United States, the published travel advice reads as follows: the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to the United States (updated 30 October 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for the United States (updated 30 October 2026).
Good to know
How long citizens of Trinidad and Tobago can stay in the United States
How long citizens of Trinidad and Tobago may stay in the United States is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How citizens of Trinidad and Tobago apply
In Trinidad and Tobago, applications go to the US embassy in Port of Spain, or to a visa centre acting for the United States; fees, documents and processing times are published by the United States.
The United States’ neighbours for citizens of Trinidad and Tobago
Mexico admits citizens of Trinidad and Tobago visa-free. Canada requires citizens of Trinidad and Tobago to obtain a visa in advance.
US citizens travelling to Trinidad and Tobago
US citizens can visit Trinidad and Tobago without a visa for up to 90 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do citizens of Trinidad and Tobago need a visa for the United States?
Citizens of Trinidad and Tobago need a visa for the United States, obtained before travel.
Where is the US embassy in Trinidad and Tobago?
The US embassy in Trinidad and Tobago is in Port of Spain.
How much does the United States tourist visa cost?
The United States’ official sources give a standard fee of US$185 for the tourist visa. Processing time: Interview wait times vary; most visas are decided at or shortly after the interview unless administrative processing is needed.
Do US citizens need a visa for Trinidad and Tobago?
US citizens can visit Trinidad and Tobago without a visa for up to 90 days.
Can citizens of Trinidad and Tobago enter the United States visa-free?
No; citizens of Trinidad and Tobago need a visa for the United States obtained in advance.
Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 7 November 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.