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Arrival cardTrinidad and Tobago has modernised its entry and exit formalities: the paper form distributed on board aircraft has now been replaced by a mandatory electronic arrival and departure card for all travellers, regardless of nationality. Completely free of charge on the official portal, it generates a QR code to be presented at immigration — to be completed on arrival and departure, which is the main distinguishing feature of this destination. This guide walks you through the process step by step.
01 · The essentials
Trinidad and Tobago requires a separate electronic declaration on arrival AND on departure — two mandatory procedures for all travellers, with no exception based on nationality.
Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond your planned departure date from the island.
Medium level: the double requirement (arrival + departure) is the main source of oversights and delays.
The major change introduced by Trinidad and Tobago is the replacement of the traditional paper card handed out on aircraft with an electronic form. This document, officially called the Arrival and Departure Card (AD Card), is mandatory for all travellers entering or leaving the country, regardless of nationality, age, purpose of travel or mode of transport.
The form is available on the official portal up to 72 hours before the scheduled arrival or departure time. Once submitted, the system instantly generates a digital receipt containing a QR code to be presented to immigration officers. It is advisable to download it to your smartphone and keep a printed copy as a precaution.
The arrival and departure card is completely free of charge on the official portal. There are no consular fees or registration charges.
Trinidad and Tobago is one of the few destinations that requires a declaration both on entry AND on departure from the country. These are two separate forms to be completed independently. Remember to complete your departure declaration before leaving your accommodation, to avoid any delays at airport check-in or maritime disembarkation.
Free of charge on the Trinidad and Tobago government portal (travel.gov.tt). No consular fees.
The form can be completed up to 72 hours before the scheduled arrival or departure. It cannot be submitted earlier than this window.
The card applies to 100 % of travellers, with no exceptions based on nationality, age or purpose of travel.
A digital QR code (screenshot or PDF) or a printed version. Both are accepted at immigration.
02 · Who is concerned?
The electronic arrival and departure card is a universal formality. Here are the traveller profiles concerned:
If you are in simple airport transit (remaining in the international zone without passing through customs to take a direct connecting flight), the form is not required. However, if you need to collect your baggage and go through immigration again to change flights or airports, the declaration becomes mandatory.
To simplify family procedures, one adult may complete the online forms on behalf of all group members, including minor children and infants. Each person will receive their own individual QR code.
03 · Eligibility and visa
It is important to distinguish the arrival and departure card (mandatory formality for everyone) from the visa (entry document required depending on nationality). Trinidad and Tobago has a relatively open visa policy: the vast majority of Western and Caribbean nationalities do not need a visa for a tourist stay.
The authorised length of stay without a visa depends on your nationality:
Venezuelan nationals have required an electronic visa since 17 June 2019. Holders of ordinary Chinese and Haitian passports must also obtain a visa before departure. If your nationality requires a visa, the arrival and departure card nonetheless remains an additional and mandatory formality that does not replace the visa.
04 · The procedure
The completion procedure is straightforward and intuitive. The official portal travel.gov.tt guides you through each step. The form is entirely online, with no postal submission or consulate visit required. Allow a few minutes to gather your travel information before you begin.
It is recommended to complete the form on a computer or tablet for greater comfort, although it is also accessible from a smartphone. Keep the QR code received in digital format and printed if possible, to guard against any battery or connectivity issues at the airport.
Go to travel.gov.tt from a computer, tablet or smartphone. The form is available up to 72 hours before your scheduled arrival or departure. It cannot be completed before this window.
The first page asks you to specify whether you are a visitor/non-resident or a returning Trinidadian resident/national. This choice determines the subsequent fields in the form.
Last name, first name, date of birth, nationality, passport number, country of residence, full address, email address and phone number. Check each field carefully to avoid any rejection or delay at immigration.
A digital photo or scan of the biographical page of your passport is required (JPEG or PNG format). Make sure the image is clear and legible, with no glare or cropped edges.
Flight or vessel number, airline or shipping company, port of embarkation, planned arrival date, purpose of travel (tourism, business, transit, family visit…) and planned duration of stay.
Name and address of your hotel, rental property, residence or host in Trinidad and Tobago. For cruise passengers, enter the name of the vessel and the port of call.
The form includes a customs section where you must declare imported items: currencies above a certain amount, food products, plants, animals and any other items subject to declaration.
Tick the consent box authorising the processing of your personal data, then submit the form. You will instantly receive a digital receipt with a QR code to save to your phone or print.
The QR code (digital or printed) will be requested by immigration officers at Piarco International Airport (POS) on the island of Trinidad, at A.N.R. Robinson International Airport (TAB) in Tobago, or at any other maritime entry point. Without this receipt, you will need to complete the form on the spot, which may cause additional waiting time.
If your flight is delayed by the airline, immigration authorities are notified and your QR code remains valid even if you land the day after the planned date.
05 · Entry points
Trinidad and Tobago has several entry points for international travellers, spread across its two main islands.
By air:
By sea:
The electronic arrival and departure card rule also applies to travellers entering the country by sea: international ferry, cruise ship or pleasure craft. The QR code will be requested upon disembarkation at the port of Port of Spain or Scarborough. Even for a day stopover, the form must be completed before disembarkation.
06 · Before you go
Trinidad and Tobago is a Caribbean destination that rewards well-prepared travellers. The southernmost island nation in the Caribbean is located just 11 kilometres off the coast of Venezuela and offers a striking contrast between its two twin islands.
Trinidad, the main island, is the country's cultural and cosmopolitan heart: energetic and vibrant, it is world-renowned for its spectacular Carnival, its exceptional culinary diversity and its unmissable musical heritage — this is where calypso, soca and the steelpan (steel drum) were born. Nature lovers will discover lush mountains and the famous Caroni Bird Sanctuary, where the scarlet ibis, the national bird, puts on a display at sunset.
Tobago, a few dozen kilometres away, is its perfect opposite: a timeless haven of peace. Fringed by paradisiacal white-sand beaches such as Pigeon Point and coral reefs prized by divers, Tobago is also home to the oldest protected forest reserve in the western hemisphere. It is the ideal destination for travellers seeking a balance between intense cultural immersion and seaside escape.
Trinidad and Tobago presents a medium level of immigration complexity. The main difficulty is the obligation to complete two separate forms: one on arrival and one on departure. Many travellers forget the departure process, which can cause delays at check-in. Plan for both procedures from the moment you book your trip.
The electronic arrival and departure card for Trinidad and Tobago is a simple, free and entirely online formality — but it has one feature not to overlook: it must be completed twice, once on arrival and once on departure. For nationals of the European Union, Switzerland, the United States, Canada and the United Kingdom, no visa is required for a tourist stay. Your valid passport, your return ticket, proof of accommodation and the two QR codes (arrival and departure) make up the full set of formalities to prepare.
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