Trip checklist: Trinidad and Tobago

For South African passport holders. Last checked 5 October 2026.

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Visa requirement

South Africans don't need a visa for Trinidad and Tobago.

Permitted stay

You can stay up to 90 days per visit.

Before you go

• Passport validity

  At least 6 months after departure (GSA).

• 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).

• Where South Africans apply

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

• Return or onward ticket

  Onward or return ticket required.

• Proof of funds

  Proof of funds for the stay (UK advice).

• 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.

• Extending your stay and overstaying

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

• Confirm with the embassy

  Rules change. Check the official source before you book.

Where to apply

• Ministry of Foreign and CARICOM Affairs, Trinidad and Tobago https://foreign.gov.tt/services/visas/

Research sources

1. 1. Ministry of Foreign and CARICOM Affairs, Trinidad and Tobago (Official, foreign.gov.tt) https://foreign.gov.tt/services/visas/
2. 2. UK FCDO travel advice (Other government, gov.uk) https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/trinidad-and-tobago/entry-requirements
3. 3. Wikipedia, Visa requirements for South African citizens (Reference, en.wikipedia.org) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Visa_requirements_for_South_African_citizens
4. 4. The GSA, Trinidad and Tobago country guide (updated 23 Oct 2025) (Commercial, thegsa.co.za) https://www.thegsa.co.za/visa-and-country-info/2636-trinidad-and-tobago-country-guide

From doineedavisa.co.za/trinidad-and-tobago. Always confirm with the embassy before you travel.