Diplomatic representation of Trinidad and Tobago in Canada
Trinidad and Tobago High Commission in Ottawa
The High Commission for the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago in Ottawa represents Trinidad and Tobago in Canada and provides consular assistance, certificate services and other official services.
Contact details
Contact the Trinidad and Tobago High Commission in Ottawa
The High Commission is located on First Avenue in Ottawa.
Before visiting: Contact the High Commission before travelling to Ottawa to confirm current public-access arrangements and whether your service is handled in Ottawa or by the Consulate General in Toronto.
High Commission location
Where is the Trinidad and Tobago High Commission in Ottawa?
The High Commission is located at 200 First Avenue in Ottawa.
The official address is 200 First Avenue, 3rd Level, Ottawa, ON K1S 2G6, Canada.
About the mission
About the Trinidad and Tobago High Commission in Ottawa
The High Commission for the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago in Ottawa is Trinidad and Tobago’s resident diplomatic mission in Canada.
The High Commission manages official relations between the Government of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago and the Government of Canada.
Its work includes promoting Trinidad and Tobago’s political, economic, trade, investment and tourism interests in Canada.
The mission also provides selected services on behalf of Trinidad and Tobago government authorities and assists Trinidad and Tobago nationals in Canada.
Consular assistance
Consular Services
The High Commission provides selected consular and administrative services for Trinidad and Tobago nationals and other eligible applicants.
Consular assistance
Trinidad and Tobago citizens in Canada can contact the High Commission for guidance and assistance in emergencies and other eligible situations.
Emergency travel documents
The mission publishes procedures and application material for Emergency Travel Documents for eligible Trinidad and Tobago citizens.
Birth, marriage and death certificates
The High Commission provides application procedures for obtaining eligible Trinidad and Tobago civil-status certificates.
Police certificates
Eligible applicants can use the High Commission’s published procedure for obtaining a Trinidad and Tobago Police Certificate of Character.
Document and notarial services
Diplomatic and consular officers can provide eligible witnessing and statutory-document services for documents intended for use under Trinidad and Tobago law.
Registration of nationals
Trinidad and Tobago nationals travelling or living abroad are encouraged to register through the government’s Registration System for Nationals Abroad.
Travel documents
Passports and Emergency Travel Documents
Passport and travel-document responsibilities in Canada are divided between the High Commission in Ottawa and the Consulate General in Toronto.
The Ministry of Foreign and CARICOM Affairs states that substantive immigration matters, including the issuance of passports and restoration of citizenship, are handled by the Consulate General in Toronto.
The Ottawa High Commission nevertheless provides relevant passport and travel-document forms and guidance and publishes procedures for Emergency Travel Documents.
Trinidad and Tobago citizens who lose a passport or experience another urgent travel-document problem in Canada can contact the High Commission for assistance and guidance on the appropriate procedure.
Passport applications: Contact the mission before travelling to Ottawa for a passport matter. Regular passport issuance and other substantive immigration services may need to be handled through the Consulate General in Toronto.
Official documents
Certificates and Document Services
The High Commission provides several procedures relating to official Trinidad and Tobago records and documents.
Current application material published by the Ministry includes procedures for obtaining birth, marriage, death and adoption certificates.
The mission also publishes procedures for Police Certificates of Character and certification of Trinidad and Tobago driver’s permits.
Certain applications can be submitted in person or by mail, depending on the service. Applicants using mail services can be required to provide an appropriate prepaid self-addressed return envelope.
Diplomatic and consular officers can also witness eligible affidavits, affirmations, statutory declarations and other documents for use under Trinidad and Tobago law.
Check each procedure: Identification, authorization, notarization, payment and collection requirements differ between certificate and document services. Use the current application instructions for the specific document you need.
Travel to Trinidad and Tobago
Visa Services
Visa requirements depend on the traveller’s nationality and immigration status.
The High Commission provides visa information and application material for residents of Canada who require a visa to enter Trinidad and Tobago.
The Ministry states that visa applications sent to the Ottawa High Commission are forwarded to the Consulate General in Toronto for immigration processing.
Applicants whose nationality requires a visa should check the current country-specific requirements before applying. Canadian permanent residence by itself does not remove a visa requirement that applies to the traveller’s nationality.
The current Ottawa instructions advise applicants who require a visa to submit a complete application sufficiently in advance of departure because processing requirements can vary according to nationality.
Check before travel: Entry requirements depend primarily on the passport or travel document used for the journey. Confirm the current requirement with an official Trinidad and Tobago source before making final travel arrangements.
Visitor information
Before You Visit
Determine which Trinidad and Tobago office is responsible for your particular service before travelling.
Check Ottawa or Toronto
Some consular and certificate services are available through Ottawa, while substantive passport, citizenship and immigration matters are handled through the Consulate General in Toronto.
Confirm public access
Contact the High Commission to confirm current public-access arrangements and whether your application can be submitted by mail.
Prepare supporting documents
Certificate, travel-document and immigration procedures can require identification, authorization forms, photographs, original records and other supporting documents.
Frequently asked questions
Trinidad and Tobago High Commission Ottawa FAQ
Is there a Trinidad and Tobago High Commission in Canada?
Yes. The High Commission for the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago is a resident diplomatic mission in Ottawa.
What is the address of the Trinidad and Tobago High Commission?
The High Commission is located at 200 First Avenue, 3rd Level, Ottawa, ON K1S 2G6, Canada.
What is the telephone number of the High Commission?
The main telephone number is +1 613 232 2418. Global Affairs Canada also currently lists +1 416 436 1397 as a 24-hour contact.
Does the Ottawa High Commission issue Trinidad and Tobago passports?
The Ministry of Foreign and CARICOM Affairs states that substantive immigration matters, including passport issuance, are handled by the Consulate General in Toronto. Contact the High Commission for guidance before travelling for a passport matter.
Can the High Commission assist with an emergency travel document?
Yes. The High Commission publishes an Emergency Travel Document procedure for eligible Trinidad and Tobago citizens and can provide guidance in urgent travel-document situations.
Can I obtain a Trinidad and Tobago birth certificate through the High Commission?
The High Commission publishes procedures for obtaining eligible birth, marriage, death and other certificates. Requirements depend on the document requested.
Can the High Commission witness legal documents?
Diplomatic and consular officers can witness eligible affidavits, affirmations, statutory declarations and certain other documents intended for use under Trinidad and Tobago law.
Where are Trinidad and Tobago visa applications processed in Canada?
The Ministry states that applications sent to the Ottawa High Commission are forwarded to the Consulate General in Toronto for immigration processing. Travellers should first confirm whether their nationality requires a visa.
Official information
Sources
Official Trinidad and Tobago and Canadian government sources used to verify the mission and current consular arrangements on this page.