Port of Spain Entry Requirements
Visa, immigration, and customs information
Visa Requirements
Entry permissions vary by nationality. Find your category below.
Citizens of Commonwealth countries, CARICOM member states, and major Western nations may enter Port of Spain without a visa.
Passport must have at least six months validity and one blank page. Onward ticket required.
Travelers from countries not on the visa-exempt list must obtain an eVisa online before flying to Port of Spain.
Cost: USD 30 single-entry; USD 50 multiple-entry valid for one year
Print the approval email. Airlines will deny boarding without it.
Nationals not eligible for visa-free or eVisa entry must secure a visa from a Trinidad and Tobago embassy or consulate.
Interviews are rarely required. Apply at least four weeks before travel.
Arrival Process
Piarco International folds the aromas of cinnamon rolls, citrus floor cleaner, and salty trade-winds into one humid arrival hall. Expect a three-stage process.
Documents to Have Ready
Tips for Smooth Entry
Customs & Duty-Free
Customs in Port of Spain blends the scent of bay-rum cologne with the faint bleach smell of recently mopped floors. Duty-free shopping is modest compared to larger hubs. But allowances are generous.
Prohibited Items
- Meat and dairy from non-CARICOM countries, strict foot-and-mouth controls
- Fresh fruit and vegetables, to protect local agriculture
- Counterfeit currency and pirated media, immediate confiscation and fines
Restricted Items
- Medications containing narcotics, bring prescription plus doctor's letter
- Satellite phones, require Telecommunications Authority permit
- Drones, must be declared to Customs and obtain Civil Aviation permission
Health Requirements
Heat shimmers off the tarmac at Piarco. The air tastes metallic before you reach the terminal. Health entry rules are light but worth noting.
Required Vaccinations
- Yellow Fever, only if arriving from an endemic country such as Brazil or Ghana
Recommended Vaccinations
- Hepatitis A
- Typhoid
- Routine boosters (MMR, DPT, influenza)
Health Insurance
Not mandatory. Yet medical care in Port of Spain is expensive for non-residents; complete travel insurance is strongly advised.
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Important Contacts
Essential resources for your trip.
Special Situations
Additional requirements for specific circumstances.
Minors under 18 traveling with one parent or guardian need notarised consent from the absent parent(s); bring original birth certificate.
Dogs and cats require an import permit from the Ministry of Agriculture at least 30 days before arrival, rabies certificate, and veterinary health certificate issued within 14 days of travel.
Visitors can extend a tourist visa once for an additional 90 days at the Immigration Division office on St. Vincent Street in downtown Port of Spain. Bring proof of funds and accommodation.
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