Trinidad and Tobago postpones implementation of its electronic visa until further notice

Originally scheduled for March 1, 2024, the implementation of the electronic visa application system by the Trinidad and Tobago Immigration Division ๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡น has been postponed until further notice. This change impacts travelers who require a visa to enter the country.

How the future government portal works

According to the Trinidadian authorities, the new online payment portal must offer several functionalities to visa and student permit applicants:

  • Apply online for an e-Visa or e-Student permit ;
  • Receive an acknowledgement of receipt of the request in real time;
  • Pay visa and permit fees by credit card online;
  • Follow the progress of your project on the Internet ;
  • Obtain your e-Visa or e-Student permit online.

No new date has been given for the launch of this electronic visa system.. Travellers who need to obtain a visa before departure will therefore have to continue to follow the usual administrative procedures until the Trinidadian government portal comes into force: by email to [email protected] or local representatives.

Visa-exempt nationalities

It should be noted that nationals of 101 countries and territories do not need a visa to visit Trinidad and Tobago for stays of up to 90 days within a 180-day period. These include: Albania, Antigua & Barbuda, Argentina, Austria, Bahamas, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belgium, Belize, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Botswana, Brazil, Brunei, Bulgaria, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Croatia, Cuba, Cyprus, South Africa, South Korea, Denmark, Dominica, Ecuador, Estonia, Eswatini, Finland, France, Gambia, Ghana, Greece, Grenada, Guatemala, Guyana, Honduras, Hong Kong, Hungary, Iceland, India, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Jamaica, Japan, Kenya, Kiribati, Lesotho, Latvia, South Korea, Spain, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Malawi, Maldives, Malta, Mauritius, Mexico, Montenegro, Namibia, Nauru, Netherlands, Nicaragua, Norway, Pakistan, Panama, Peru, Poland, Portugal, Czech Republic, Dominican Republic, Romania, United Kingdom, Russia, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, El Salvador, Samoa, Serbia, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, Sweden, Switzerland, Suriname, Tonga, Turkey, Tuvalu, Uruguay, Vanuatu, Zambia, Zimbabwe.

Recommendations for travellers

Travellers are advised toanticipate the current visa application processGiven the uncertainty surrounding the launch of the e-Visa system. For up-to-date information on the status of the electronic visa system for Trinidad and Tobago, we recommend that you consult the following regularly official government sources or the media specializing in travel-related administrative procedures.

The future government online portal promises significant improvement administrative procedures for obtaining a visa. It will enable you to simplify and accelerate the process for applicants toimprove safety and reduce the cost of printing and consular services.

However, you'll have to wait a little longer to benefit from these advantages.

As CEO of Visamundi, I am dedicated to facilitating international travel by helping our customers obtain visas worldwide. By staying at the forefront of ever-changing regulations, I ensure that our agency is a trusted pillar in the field of visa services.

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