- Officiate as the Official Representative of the Government of Trinidad and Tobago in countries of accreditation for various occasions including, meetings, conferences, seminars, banquets etc.
- Maintain and establish new networks among government, private sector and all other civil society to promote Trinidad and Tobago in the countries of accreditation.
- Manage visits of dignitaries and other official delegations from Trinidad and Tobago to countries of accreditation.
- Monitor developments in countries of accreditation and regionally.
- Facilitate the negotiation of bilateral agreements.
- Organise meetings with the business sector to promote doing business and investing in Trinidad and Tobago.
- Utilise our network of business contacts to assist the private sector in Trinidad and Tobago and countries of accreditation in conducting trade and other business.
- Organise performances and seminars/workshops on or about Trinidad and Tobago culture with the assistance of cultural groups from Trinidad and Tobago.
- Provide information about Trinidad and Tobago.
- Assistance to Trinidad and Tobago nationals residing in countries of accreditation.
- Consular Services – Visa, Passport and other services provided are detailed below.
Services Provided
Visas to Trinidad and Tobago
A Trinidad and Tobago visa is required for some foreign nationals to travel to Trinidad and Tobago. Visit the Downloads section to obtain the procedure, form and checklist for the visa application. If you have any queries email consular@hctt.net.
Passports for Trinidad and Tobago
The Consular Unit can provide a new passport, renew a passport and extend the validity of a passport. Visit the Downloads section to obtain the procedure for the relevant service. If you have any queries email consular@hctt.net.
Authentification of Documents
The Consular Unit attests documents notarised by the Ministry of External Affairs of India. Visit the Downloads section to obtain the procedure for Attestation of Documents. If you have any queries email consular@hctt.net.
For documents which are issued by the Government of Trinidad and Tobago and certain other organisations in Trinidad and Tobago the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Port of Spain, Trinidad has to affix a stamp which legalizes the requested document (an Apostille). The Consular Unit can facilitate in obtaining an Apostille on a document. Visit the Downloads section to obtain the procedure for Attestation of Documents. If you have any queries email consular@hctt.net.
Where possible the Consular Unit can provide notary services. E-mail consular@hctt.net for assistance in this regard.
Certification of Life Certificates for Pensioners
The National is required to visit the Chancery in person with the appropriate form(s) for notarization. A prior appointment is recommended, call or email consular@hctt.net.
Payments in respect of student on scholarship
Trinidad and Tobago nationals on scholarship in India and who are entitled to payments are requested to visit the Chancery in person to make arrangements for payments. A prior appointment is recommended, call or email consular@hctt.net.
Provision of Government of Trinidad and Tobago-issued documents
The Consular Unit can provide assistance in obtaining the following documents from the Government of Trinidad and Tobago: Birth Certificate, Marriage Certificate, Death Certificate, Police Clearance Certificate, Certificate of Fact (Non-Impediment Certificate). Visit the Downloads section to obtain the procedure for the relevant service. If you have any queries email consular@hctt.net.
Registration of Trinidad and Tobago Nationals
Trinidad and Tobago nationals are encouraged to Register with the High Commission to facilitate assistance in case of emergencies. Visit the Downloads section to obtain the Registration of Nationals form and email it to consular@hctt.net.
Renunciation and Restoration of Citizenship
The Consular Unit works in tandem with the Ministry of National Security on Trinidad and Tobago citizenship issues. Contact the Consular Unit by telephone or email consular@hctt.net for these services.
Repatriation of Human Remains
The Consular Unit assists in processing documents for repatriating the human remains of deceased Trinidad and Tobago nationals to Trinidad and Tobago. The next of kin of the deceased national is asked to contact the Consular Unit directly for assistance. For urgent and immediate assistance see In Case of Emergency.