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Trinidad and Tobago visa requirements 2026

Do you need a visa for Trinidad and Tobago? Entry rules for every passport, grouped by visa category.

Visa data last updated 2026-01-09

Region: Caribbean | Continent: North America

Trinidad and Tobago flag
100Visa-free
0eVisa
4Visa on arrival
94Visa required

Trinidad and Tobago entry rules at a glance

Of the 198 passports we track, 100 can enter Trinidad and Tobago visa-free (most commonly for up to 90 days) and 4 can get a visa on arrival. Of the rest, 94 need a visa issued in advance by an embassy or consulate.

104 of 198 passports can travel to Trinidad and Tobago without arranging anything before departure.

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Trinidad and Tobago entry rules for common passports

PassportEntry rule for Trinidad and Tobago
United States of AmericaVisa-free (90 days)
United KingdomVisa-free
CanadaVisa-free
AustraliaVisa on arrival
GermanyVisa-free (90 days)
FranceVisa-free (90 days)
IndiaVisa-free (90 days)
ChinaVisa required
NigeriaVisa required
South AfricaVisa-free (90 days)
BrazilVisa-free (90 days)
PhilippinesVisa on arrival

Trinidad and Tobago visa requirements by region of passport

Number of passports from each region in each entry category for Trinidad and Tobago.

Passport regionVisa-freeVisa on arrivaleVisaVisa required
Africa140040
Asia131037
Europe36009
North America21001
Oceania7205
South America9102

Entry rules for every passport

Visa-free 100
Visa on arrival 4
Visa required 94

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a visa to visit Trinidad and Tobago?

It depends on your passport. Of 198 passports, 100 can enter visa-free, 4 can get a visa on arrival and 94 need a visa before travel. Find your passport in the lists on this page.

Which passports can enter Trinidad and Tobago without a visa?

100 passports have visa-free access to Trinidad and Tobago, including Turkey, Malaysia, Singapore, Japan, South Korea, Mexico, Brazil, Argentina and others. The most common visa-free stay is 90 days.

Does Trinidad and Tobago offer visa on arrival?

Yes. 4 passports can obtain a visa on arrival in Trinidad and Tobago. Carry the fee in cash, a return or onward ticket and proof of accommodation.

Do North American passport holders need a visa for Trinidad and Tobago?

Of 22 passports from North America, 21 can enter Trinidad and Tobago visa-free or with a visa on arrival. The region table on this page breaks this down by category.

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About this data

Entry categories come from our passport-by-destination matrix, last updated 2026-01-09. Visa policies change, and special rules can apply to diplomatic passports, residents of third countries or travellers arriving by land. Always confirm with the destination's official immigration website or your airline before you travel.

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