Arrival in Trinidad and Tobago

No single authority handles every part of arrival in Trinidad and Tobago. The Immigration Division handles visas, entry and extensions; the Customs and Excise Division handles baggage and goods; the Airports Authority supports airport transfers; the Ministry of Health, Regional Health Authorities (RHAs) and the Chief Medical Officer of Health (CMOH) handle health access and vaccination documentation; and transport providers connect airports, ports and destinations. Before travelling, keep your passport valid and check the current visa country list because requirements depend on nationality and travel purpose. An eVisa application may require an email address, a passport valid for at least six months, a digital passport photograph and supporting documents in PDF format. Depending on the case, the Immigration Division may also request accommodation details, a travel plan, a return or onward ticket, proof of funds or host information. A multiple-entry visa costs TTD 800, and the fee is non-refundable. An eVisa does not guarantee entry; the Immigration Officer makes the final decision at the port of entry. All people entering or leaving by air or sea must complete the Arrival/Departure Card (ADC), which replaced the paper form on 17 March 2026. Submit it no more than 72 hours before travel using your email address, travel details, passport information and passport biodata page. Save or print the receipt with its two QR codes and present it to Immigration and Customs. If the online process fails, assistance is available at Piarco International Airport, ANR Robinson International Airport and through airlines. Entry processing takes place at a port of entry. Keep your passport, visa and ADC receipt available. Declare applicable food, meat, fruit and vegetables, gifts, alcohol, tobacco, household goods and commercial goods. Customs guidance still refers to the revised C15 and C88 forms for baggage and unaccompanied baggage, so follow the current Customs instructions for the applicable process. Use the green or red channel according to your declaration duties and do not provide false information. An entry visa or stamp permits only the approved purpose and period of stay. Apply for a visitor extension at least two weeks before the entry or extension stamp expires; Immigration Division offices are located in Port of Spain, San Fernando and Tobago. Health conditions can depend on the travel path and country of departure. A COVID-19 PCR or laboratory antigen test is not required for entry under the stated Ministry of Health guidance. Yellow fever vaccination or proof may be required depending on the travel path and origin; one dose provides lifelong protection. Local vaccinations are available free of charge at Health Centres. The CMOH can issue an International Vaccination Card, usually within about three to five working days, and may require a passport or other identification. At Piarco, the taxi desk is directly outside the Customs Hall, with fares available at the desk or information booth. Public buses usually operate from about 06:00 to 20:00, stop at the curbside and sell tickets at the souvenir shop; public taxis also operate from the curbside. Car-rental providers are west of Arrivals. At ANR Robinson, check local taxi and rental arrangements. The Public Transport Service Corporation (PTSC) operates fixed-line buses, with reduced service on some holidays. The Trinidad and Tobago Inter-Island Transportation service (TTIT) operates the passenger ferry between Port of Spain and Scarborough, but schedules and vessels can change at short notice. Check the current timetable before departure and do not assume a fixed national transport price; fares depend on the provider and travel path, and payment is made in Trinidad and Tobago dollars. Trinidad and Tobago has no general arrival register or municipal address-registration process for visitors. Residence status is handled separately by the Immigration Division under the applicable legal category or residence pathway. Proof of accommodation or address may still be needed for visa matters, a driving licence, utility services or school access. People starting employment or business operations generally need registration with the Inland Revenue Division (IRD) and a Board of Inland Revenue (BIR) file number. A person who is not resident for tax purposes is typically present for fewer than 183 days in the tax year, but the tax position depends on the circumstances. A ttconnect ID provides access to government e-services. Registration takes place online and requires verification at a Service Centre with BIR evidence and two identity documents; crossing the border does not create the ID automatically. Emergency contacts are 911 for emergencies, 999 for Police, 990 for Fire, 811 for ambulance or GMRTT, 511 for the Office of Disaster Preparedness and Management (ODPM), and 211 for Tobago Emergency Management Agency (TEMA). Use the Ministry of Health facility list to find a Health Centre or hospital within the RHA network. School admission does not follow automatically from entry. For a child, the relevant process may use the Parent Portal, primary-school or Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE) channels and may require proof of address, a parent or guardian photo ID and an immunisation record. Keep passports, visas, ADC receipts, vaccination records, accommodation details and travel documents available offline because different institutions may request original documents, identification or address evidence.