Trinidad and Tobago: do South Africans need a visa?

South Africans don't need a visa for Trinidad and Tobago. You can stay up to 90 days per visit.

Visa-free for tourism and business.21

Before you travel

Purpose of visit

Not published by official sources

Passport validity

At least 6 months after departure (GSA).31

Confirmed by other governments' official advice

How to apply

No application needed. Visa matters are handled by the Immigration Division, Ministry of Homeland Security (e-Visa portal at nationalsecurity.gov.tt/divisions/immigrationdivision/evisa-online/; Immigration.Visas@gov.tt).41

Confirmed by other governments' official advice

Where South Africans apply

Not needed for short visits. High Commission of Trinidad and Tobago, Waterkloof, Pretoria: 012 460 9688, hcpretoriaconsular@foreign.gov.tt.1

Not yet confirmed by an official source

Travel insurance

Not published by official sources

Return or onward ticket

Onward or return ticket required.31

Confirmed by other governments' official advice

Proof of funds

Proof of funds for the stay (UK advice).3

Not yet confirmed by an official source

Accommodation or invitation

Not published by official sources

Vaccinations, including yellow fever on return to South Africa

Destination rule: a yellow fever certificate is needed if you arrive from a country with yellow fever transmission risk; South Africa is not a risk country. Return to South Africa: this country has yellow fever risk areas on the WHO list, so South Africa requires travellers arriving from it, South Africans included, to show a valid yellow fever certificate. Get vaccinated at least 10 days before travel. The WHO risk listing was not re-fetched this session; confirm against the current NICD/WHO list.3

Not yet confirmed by an official source

Arrival forms

Not published by official sources

Extending your stay and overstaying

Get your passport stamped on entry; extensions are hard without it.3

Not yet confirmed by an official source

Transit

Not published by official sources

Travelling with children

Not published by official sources

Sources

Official

The destination's own government

  1. 4Ministry of Foreign and CARICOM Affairs, Trinidad and Tobago foreign.gov.tt

Other government

Official advice from other governments

  1. 3UK FCDO travel advice gov.uk

Reference

Used to find official sources, never the final word

  1. 2Wikipedia, Visa requirements for South African citizens en.wikipedia.org

Commercial

Visa agencies, law firms and travel companies

  1. 1The GSA, Trinidad and Tobago country guide (updated 23 Oct 2025) thegsa.co.za

Last researched 5 October 2026. Rules change; confirm with the embassy before you book.