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The U.S. Embassy in Trinidad & Tobago is offering emergency appointments only for passport and citizenship services that require an in-person appearance. Please be aware that emergency appointment availability is extremely limited.
Beginning January 15, 2023, U.S. Embassy in Trinidad and Tobago will begin accepting online fee payments for adult U.S. passport renewal applications. Paying online allows you to mail your application to the U.S. Embassy without the need to apply in person. Please check the Passport Renewal page to determine if you are eligible for online fee payment.
U.S. citizens residing or traveling abroad who require a U.S. passport are issued the latest state-of-the-art passports that incorporate photo-digitized images and other enhanced security features. These passports are produced at a domestic U.S. passport facility. U.S. citizens are encouraged to apply early for renewal of expiring passports.
Reminder for U.S. Citizens: U.S. law requires all U.S. citizens to enter the United States using their U.S. passport. We urge all U.S. citizens to keep their U.S. passports current.
International Parental Child Abduction
Trinidad and Tobago and the United States have been treaty partners under the Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction since August 1, 2013.
The Department of State is committed to ensuring fair and humane treatment for U.S. citizens imprisoned overseas. We stand ready to assist incarcerated citizens and their families within the limits of our authority in accordance with international law, domestic and foreign law.
When an U.S. citizen dies in Trinidad and Tobago, the American Citizen Services Unit of the US Embassy assists the family and friends.
If you have been the victim of a violent crime while visiting or living in Trinidad & Tobago, you may be eligible for financial compensation from the Criminal Injuries Compensation Board (CICB).
Emergency Financial Assistance
The Office of Overseas Citizens Services in the U.S. Department of State, (888) 407-4747 (or from overseas +1 (202) 501-4444) can assist U.S. citizens who are temporarily destitute abroad because of an unanticipated emergency. If you find yourself in this situation, here are some options:
COVID-19 Resources While Staying At Home
The Government of Trinidad and Tobago’s Stay at Home order has been extended to May 15. These measures will help stop the spread of COVID-19 and U.S. citizens are advised to observe the stay at home policy and limit movement outside the home to authorized purposes and essential business only. Here are some resources that you may find useful during the stay at home policy.
Consular Affairs (CA) is the public face of the Department of State for millions of people around the world. We provide many services, and the most common are listed below.
U.S. Citizens overseas can renew passports, replace passports, or apply for new passports.
If you reside in Trinidad and Tobago and have questions regarding services provided by the Social Security Administration (SSA), you must contact the SSA Federal Benefits Unit (FBU) located in Santo Domingo.
Service members, Veterans, and their beneficiaries can apply for benefits services on the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) website at www.va.gov. The Federal Benefits Unit (FBU) can also be of assistance if Veterans and beneficiaries have questions about benefits and services.
The IRS does not maintain a permanent presence in Port of Spain Embassy, and Consular staff are unable to answer inquiries regarding preparation and filing U.S. taxes. Therefore, we must direct all inquiries related to taxation to the IRS. If you are a U.S. government employee working overseas, you cannot claim the Foreign Earned Income Exclusion. For additional information, visit the IRS website.
U.S. embassies and consulates abroad assist the Selective Service System with its registration program abroad.
The Department of State assumes no responsibility or liability for the professional ability or reputation of, or the quality of services provided by, the entities or individuals whose names appear on the following lists. Inclusion on this list is in no way an endorsement by the Department or the U.S. government. Names are listed alphabetically, and the order in which they appear has no other significance. The information on the list is provided directly by the local service providers; the Department is not in a position to vouch for such information.
Legal Assistance Medical Assistance Additional Resources for U.S. Citizens Avian Influenza Information and ResourcesPlease note: The Department of State assumes no responsibility or liability for the professional ability or reputation of, or the quality of services provided by, the entities or individuals whose names appear on the following lists. Inclusion on this list is in no way an endorsement by the Department or the U.S. government. Names are listed alphabetically, and the order in which they appear has no other significance. The information on the list is provided directly by the local service providers; the Department is not in a position to vouch for such information.
Please note: The Department of State assumes no responsibility or liability for the professional ability or reputation of, or the quality of services provided by, the entities or individuals whose names appear on the following lists. Inclusion on this list is in no way an endorsement by the Department or the U.S. government. Names are listed alphabetically, and the order in which they appear has no other significance. The information on the list is provided directly by the local service providers; the Department is not in a position to vouch for such information.
Additional Resources for U.S. Citizens
Please note: The Department of State assumes no responsibility or liability for the professional ability or reputation of, or the quality of services provided by, the entities or individuals whose names appear on the following lists. Inclusion on this list is in no way an endorsement by the Department or the U.S. government.
Avian Influenza Information and Resources
Health professionals are concerned that the continued spread of a highly pathogenic avian influenza (H5N1) virus among animals in Asia, Africa, the Middle East and Europe has the potential to significantly threaten human health. If a virus such as H5N1 mutates and spreads easily from one person to another, avian influenza may break out globally.
This section provides an overview of the intercountry adoption process. The process varies greatly, as it is governed by the laws of the countries where the adoptive parents and the child reside (which in the case of the United States means both federal and state law), and also in which of these locations the legal adoption is finalized.
Starting January 1, 2019, all appointments for Consular Reports of Birth Abroad (CRBA) at U.S. Embassy Port of Spain will be scheduled via email to acspos@state.gov in order to provide better service to our clients. The system will reduce the wait time and help families prepare for the citizenship appointment at the Embassy.
Trinidad & Tobago considers marriage to be the union of a man and woman as husband and wife. There are four kinds of marriages recognized in Trinidad and Tobago: Civil Marriage, Hindu Marriage, Muslim Marriage, and Orisa Marriage.
According to Trinidad and Tobago law, one of the five following conditions must exist for a divorce to be granted within the country:
Some U.S. citizens who reside in Trinidad and Tobago have been instructed to request letters from the U.S. Embassy to verify their U.S. citizenship. The U.S. Embassy does not provide letters verifying U.S. citizenship.
Please call: 1-868-622-6371
Outside of Office Hours, contact: 1-868-622-6371
Outside of Trinidad & Tobago: 1-868-622-6371
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