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Trinidad and Tobago

Nationality · visas, permits and migration

Moved to OECD countries, 2023
3,358
Top destination, 2023
United States
U.S. non-immigrant visas, FY2025
40,836
UK visas issued, 2025
9,046
Schengen visa refusal rate, 2024
2.1%
NationalityTTISO 3166
Year by year
Data as at 2025
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Visa requirements for a short visit

Whether citizens of Trinidad and Tobago need a visa for a short tourist or business visit, according to the legal lists. Rules change; check the official source before travelling.

DestinationShort visitLegal basis
Schengen areaNo visa for stays of up to 90 days in any 180-day periodRegulation (EU) 2018/1806 (consolidated 30.12.2025)
United KingdomVisa requiredImmigration Rules, Appendix Visitor / ETA National List
CanadaTemporary resident visa requiredIRPR s. 190, Schedule 1.1
Hong KongNo visa for visits of up to 90 daysImmigration Department (HKSAR), visit visa requirements, 31.12.2025
Source: Regulation (EU) 2018/1806 (consolidated 30 Dec 2025); UK Immigration Rules, Appendix Visitor and ETA National List; Canada IRPR s. 190 and Schedule 1.1; Immigration Department (HKSAR), visit visa requirements as at 31 Dec 2025Data as at Oct 2026

Where people from Trinidad and Tobago move

Inflows of foreign nationals by country of nationality, as recorded by each destination (OECD).

Inflows to OECD countries, 2023
  1. United States2,550
  2. Canada535
  3. Japan59
  4. Germany55
  5. Netherlands43
  6. Australia22
  7. Belgium15
  8. France12
  9. Mexico9
  10. Switzerland8
  11. South Korea8
  12. Norway8
  13. New Zealand6
  14. Sweden5
  15. Italy4

Inflows to all OECD countries by year

4,9219,841200020032006200920122015201820212023
4,9219,8412000200420082012201620202023
Data table
20007,617
20017,628
20026,822
20034,983
20046,237
20057,547
20069,841
20078,043
20086,926
20097,379
20106,481
20115,677
20125,842
20136,315
20144,576
20153,741
20163,951
20173,681
20183,547
20194,001
20202,126
20212,454
20223,123
20233,358
Share going to the top destination
75.9%
Destinations recording arrivals
15
Source: OECD, International Migration Database (OECD.ELS.IMD), accessed 24 Oct 2026Data as at 2023

Living abroad

People born in Trinidad and Tobago who live in another country: mid-year estimates of the international migrant stock (UN DESA). Where a destination records citizenship rather than country of birth, its foreign citizens are counted.

Largest destinations, 2024
  1. United States241,541
  2. Canada62,401
  3. Venezuela2,524
  4. Jamaica2,380
  5. Grenada2,331
  6. Australia1,830
  7. U.S. Virgin Islands1,759
  8. Barbados1,520
  9. Saint Vincent and Grenadines1,029
  10. Guyana902
  11. Antigua and Barbuda780
  12. British Virgin Islands663

Living abroad by year

162k324k19901995200020052010201520202024
162k324k19902000201020202024
Data table
1990181,630
1995188,536
2000281,792
2005291,912
2010314,851
2015323,450
2020310,552
2024323,630
Living abroad, 2024
323,630
Change since 2000
+14.8%
Share living in the largest destination, 2024
74.6%
Source: United Nations, DESA Population Division, International Migrant Stock 2024 (CC BY 3.0 IGO)Data as at 2024

United States

Visas issued to citizens of Trinidad and Tobago by U.S. consulates (fiscal years, October–September) and certified PERM labor certifications.

Non-immigrant visas by class, FY2025
  1. B1/B238,771
  2. F1365
  3. C1/D310
  4. L2155
  5. L1143
  6. H1B140
  7. G4116
  8. J1112
  9. P1100
  10. P380

Non-immigrant visas by fiscal year

28k56k201720182019202020212022202320242025
28k56k20172019202120232025
Data table
201717,561
201826,935
201938,238
202018,269
20218,688
202225,594
202349,877
202455,670
202540,836
Immigrant visas by class, FY2025
  1. IR5251
  2. F1190
  3. F3139
  4. IR2122
  5. IR1106
  6. F465
  7. E346
  8. CR137
Immigrant visas, FY2025
1,056
Certified PERM labor certifications, FY2024 (latest year with citizenship)
45
Source: U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Consular Affairs, monthly visa issuances (public domain); U.S. Department of Labor, OFLC PERM disclosure data (public domain)Data as at FY2025

Green cards and U.S. citizenship

People born in Trinidad and Tobago who became U.S. lawful permanent residents (green cards) or U.S. citizens, and admissions of citizens of Trinidad and Tobago with an I-94 record (DHS, fiscal years).

Green cards by fiscal year

1,7353,4702015201620172018201920202021202220232024
1,7353,470201520172019202120232024
Data table
20153,210
20163,470
20173,100
20182,760
20193,150
20201,720
20211,850
20222,440
20232,590
20242,830
Green cards by class of admission, FY2024
  1. Immediate relatives of U.S. citizens2,130
  2. Family-sponsored preferences470
  3. Employment-based preferences190
  4. Diversity visa lottery20
  5. Refugees and asylees10
  6. Other classes10
Temporary worker admissions (I-94), FY2024
  1. Intracompany transferees (L-1)920
  2. Extraordinary ability (O-1, O-2)800
  3. Specialty occupations (H-1B)750
  4. Spouses and children720
  5. Athletes, artists and entertainers (P)670
  6. Other temporary workers80
Green cards, FY2024 (born in Trinidad and Tobago)
2,830
Naturalizations, FY2024 (born in Trinidad and Tobago)
3,470
I-94 admissions, FY2024 (citizenship)
212,870
Source: U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Office of Homeland Security Statistics, Yearbook of Immigration Statistics 2024 (public domain)Data as at FY2024

United Kingdom

Entry clearance visas issued to nationals of Trinidad and Tobago (Home Office) and students with a permanent address in Trinidad and Tobago (HESA).

Visas issued by group, 2025
  1. Visitor7,668
  2. Other984
  3. Work226
  4. Study102
  5. Family66

Visas issued by year

4,5239,046201020122014201620182020202220242025
4,5239,046201020132016201920222025
Data table
2010844
2011649
2012479
2013510
2014510
2015493
2016487
2017494
2018502
2019619
2020317
2021539
2022781
2023823
2024522
20259,046
Students at UK universities, 2024/25
270
Source: Home Office, Immigration system statistics (year ending June 2026), Open Government Licence v3.0Data as at 2025

Canada

Permits and invitations for citizens of Trinidad and Tobago, by year the permit took effect (IRCC).

YearTFWP workIMP workStudyPermanent residentsExpress Entry invitations
202579043548536045
202485550554549575
2023780580680535120
202268536062050525
202156529544049060
2020515155215295100
2019855260455600180
2018800195390515205
2017855205330375195
201684518522032030
201581516521534525
Source: IRCC, monthly open data (rounded to the nearest 5). Open Government Licence – CanadaData as at 2025

Australia

Temporary skilled visas (subclass 457 to 2018, then 482) granted to primary applicants who are citizens of Trinidad and Tobago, by financial year ending 30 June (Home Affairs).

Primary visas granted by financial year

22442005–062007–082009–102011–122013–142015–162017–182019–202021–222023–242025–26
22442005–062009–102013–142017–182021–222025–26
Data table
2005–0623
2006–0720
2007–0825
2008–0926
2009–1011
2010–1130
2011–1242
2012–1344
2013–1427
2014–158
2015–1613
2016–177
2017–188
2018–194
2019–2011
2020–214
2021–225
2022–2311
2023–2414
2024–2516
2025–2616
By stream, 2025–26
  1. Core Skills10
  2. Specialist Skills6
Granted, 2025–26
16
Share of all Australian grants, 2025–26
0.0%
Source: Department of Home Affairs (Australia), BP0014 Temporary Resident (skilled) visas granted, data locked at 30 Sep 2026 (data.gov.au, CC BY)Data as at 2025–26

Japan

Citizens of Trinidad and Tobago living in Japan at the end of each December, by status of residence (Immigration Services Agency of Japan). 2020 and 2021 were published only as database tables.

Foreign residents in Japan

1292582012201420162018202220242025
1292582012201420162018202220242025
Data table
201271
201369
201466
201577
201698
2017118
2018148
2019155
2022187
2023214
2024247
2025258
By status of residence, December 2025
  1. Instructor132
  2. Engineer/Specialist in Humanities/International Services59
  3. Permanent Resident22
  4. Student16
  5. Spouse or Child of Japanese National11
  6. Dependent11
  7. Long-Term Resident4
  8. Professor1
  9. Skilled Labor1
  10. Business Manager1
Residents, December 2025
258
In work-related statuses
194
Share in work-related statuses
75.2%
Students
16
Source: Immigration Services Agency of Japan, Statistics on Foreign Residents (在留外国人統計), Table 1, end of December (e-Stat; Government of Japan Standard Terms of Use 2.0)Data as at Dec 2025

Schengen visas in Trinidad and Tobago

Short-stay (C) visa applications at Schengen consulates located in Trinidad and Tobago, 2024. Applicants are mostly, but not only, its citizens.

Schengen stateApplicationsIssuedNot issuedRefusal rate
Germany17616195.1%
Spain15615900.0%
Netherlands948800.0%

Applications by year

2,8165,6322009201020112012201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
2,8165,632200920122015201820212024
Data table
20093,806
20104,884
20114,882
20123,274
20135,632
20145,612
20152,130
2016286
2017315
2018334
2019379
202047
202163
2022373
2023500
2024426
Refusal rate, 2024
2.1%
Refusal rate, 2019
7.1%
Source: European Commission, DG Migration and Home Affairs, visa statistics for consulates (CC BY 4.0)Data as at 2024

Residence permits in Europe

First residence permits issued to citizens of Trinidad and Tobago in EU and EFTA countries, 2025 (Eurostat).

First permits by reason
  1. Family83
  2. Work75
  3. Education52
  4. Other reasons45
First permits by country
  1. Netherlands47
  2. Spain33
  3. France30
  4. Germany27
  5. Ireland21
  6. Norway16
  7. Switzerland11
  8. Italy11
  9. Portugal11
  10. Finland9
  11. Sweden8
  12. Czechia7
Work permits by type, 2025
  1. EU Blue Card3
  2. Highly skilled workers (national schemes)12
  3. Researchers6
  4. Other paid activities54
EU Blue Cards granted, 2024
12
Citizenships acquired in the EU, 2024
68
Students in EU/EFTA tertiary education, 2024
218
Refused entry at EU external borders, 2025
15
Valid residence permits, 31 Dec 2025
1,854
Long-term residence permits issued, 2025
76
Changed status into work, 2025
16
Source: Eurostat (migr_resfirst, migr_resbc11, migr_acq, educ_uoe_mobs02, migr_eirfs, migr_pop1ctz), CC BY 4.0Data as at 2024–2025

National statistics in Europe

Citizens of Trinidad and Tobago in the figures of national statistics offices: residence permits granted in Denmark, immigrations by grounds for settlement in Sweden and immigrants with a non-EU/EFTA nationality by migration motive in the Netherlands; Finland and Austria publish immigration and emigration by citizenship only.

CountryYearAllWorkStudyFamilyProtectionOther or unknown
Denmark2025861100
CountryYearImmigrationEmigrationNet migration
Finland2025211
Austria2025532
Source: Danmarks Statistik, Statistikbanken VAN66 and VAN77M (CC BY 4.0); SCB (Statistics Sweden), Statistikdatabasen TAB1614 and TAB6670 (CC0); CBS (Statistics Netherlands), StatLine 84809NED (CC BY 4.0); Statistics Finland (Tilastokeskus), StatFin 11a8 (CC BY 4.0); Statistik Austria, OGD_bevwan020_AUSSENWAND_100 (CC BY 4.0)Data as at 2025

Foreign embassies and consulates in Trinidad and Tobago

Countries with an embassy or consulate in Trinidad and Tobago, as recorded in Wikidata.

CountryEmbassiesConsulates-generalConsulates
Argentina1——
Brazil1——
Chile1——
China1——
Colombia1——
El Salvador1——
France1——
Germany1——
Japan1——
Mexico1——
Netherlands1——
Panama1——
Peru1——
Spain1——
Suriname1——
Türkiye1——
Countries
16
Missions
16
Source: Wikidata (CC0)Data as at Oct 2026

Remittances

Money that migrants send home: personal remittances received by Trinidad and Tobago, in current US dollars (World Bank).

Remittances received by year, US$ million

1172342000200320062009201220152018202120242025
117234200020052010201520202025
Data table
200038
200141
200279
200387
200487
200592
200691
2007109
200894
2009109
201091
2011162
2012139
2013145
2014145
2015155
2016145
2017135
2018139
2019144
2020194
2021234
2022204
2023202
2024199
2025200
Remittances received, 2025
US$200 million
Share of GDP, 2025
0.8%
Source: World Bank, World Development Indicators (CC BY 4.0)Data as at 2025

All corridors from Trinidad and Tobago

Destinations with a dedicated page for citizens of this country.

  • Trinidad and Tobago → United States
  • Trinidad and Tobago → Canada
  • Trinidad and Tobago → United Kingdom
Source: OECD, International Migration Database (OECD.ELS.IMD), accessed 24 Oct 2026Data as at 2023

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