Trinidad And Tobago Passport Renewal In Usa (2024)

FAQs

Can I renew my Trinidad and Tobago passport online? ›

Yes. You can renew both passport books and cards online. What documents are required for child passport renewal? For minor applicants, present address proof document in the name of parent(s) can be submitted.

Passport validity requirements

Renew your passport if you need to. You will be denied entry if you do not have a valid travel document or try to use a passport that has been reported lost or stolen.

Visit the website www.ttpassport.info to schedule an appointment to apply for a passport. NOTE: Use a laptop or desktop computer to schedule an appointment. It is not recommended that persons use a cellular phone to schedule an appointment as that device may not recognize all the information on the website.

The average processing time for the issue of a passport is 4 weeks. Passports can be renewed at any time (before or after the expiry date).

You can renew your passport and/or passport card by mail. You may instead be able to renew them online during the limited beta release of the Online Passport Renewal System. Because it can take up to three months to process your application, it is important to renew your passport before it expires.

Online renewal service: Renewing a passport online is typically faster than the standard service. It often takes about three weeks as well.

There is no limit on how early you can renew your passport, but the U.S. Department of State³ suggests renewing it nine months before the expiration date.

While passports are often available within one week, the exact time may vary significantly depending on the office used and the workload that the consulate is facing at that particular time. Current visa wait times are available on the U.S. Department of State website.

DUAL CITIZENSHIP: RECOGNIZED. Beginning July 29, 1988, citizens by birth or descent are permitted to hold dual citizenship. Persons who lost or renounced citizenship before that date may reapply for their citizenship.

What happens to my old passport when I renew it? ›

In most cases when you renew by mail, we will return the old passport to you. The old passport may not arrive for up to 8 weeks after you receive your new passport. If you renew online, keep your most recent passport and do not send it to us. If your old passport has a valid visa, you can still use the valid visa.

Local currency of TT$ 20,000 and over needs to be declared. If you are planning to carry unusually large amount of cash please contact the nearest embassy should regulations change. Foreign currency – value of 5,000 of any currency and over needs to be declared.

Qualifying adult passport renewal applicants may pay the $130 passport renewal fee online via U.S. or international credit or debit card, electronic funds transfer from a U.S.-based bank account, Amazon Pay, or Pay Pal. Please note that the online fee option is limited to U.S. citizens residing in Trinidad and Tobago.

You must renew your passport before you travel if either: your passport has expired. your date of issue was more than 10 years ago (if travelling to countries with the 10-year rule) your passport does not have enough time left before it expires.