ETIAS for Trinidadian Citizens
The European travel authorisation from Trinidad and Tobago
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Citizens of Trinidad and Tobago do not need a visa to travel to European countries in the Schengen Area. Trinidad and Tobago is included on the list of visa-exempt countries for the Schengen Area. Trinidadians and Tobagonians can visit the Schengen Area for up to 90 days per 180-day period without applying for a visa.
However, Trinidadian passport holders will need ETIAS to visit Schengen countries without a visa from 2026 .
ETIAS means European Travel Information and Authorisation System (ETIAS). This new visa waiver will be a requirement for visa-exempt citizens to visit the Schengen Area, including Trinidadians and Tobagonians.
This page explains the ETIAS requirements and how to apply for ETIAS from Trinidad and Tobago.
EUROPE TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS FOR TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO NATIONALS
It is possible to visit Europe from Trinidad and Tobago without a visa. Trinidadians and Tobagonians can visit Schengen Area countries for up to 90 days visa-free, for tourism, business or transit.
From 2026 , Trinidadian citizens will be able to register online with ETIAS before travelling to the Schengen zone. ETIAS is an electronic travel authorisation, or visa waiver, for Europe. It is for non-EU nationals, including travellers from Trinidad and Tobago, who can visit the Schengen Area visa-free.
ETIAS regulation applies to the following Schengen countries:
ETIAS REQUIRED
ETIAS PERMITS TRINIDADIANS AND TOBAGONIANS TO TRAVEL TO ALL SCHENGEN MEMBER STATES FROM [CONTENT-INJECT PATH="/DATE" /]:
- EU Schengen
- Non-EU Schengen States
- Non-Schengen EU States
MICRO-STATES DE FACTO PART OF SCHENGEN AREA:
- Monaco
- San Marino
- Vatican City
The ETIAS authorisation is being introduced to improve Schengen border management and security. Under ETIAS, all non-EU travellers will be undergo security checks, not just those who require a visa. Thanks to ETIAS European destinations will be even safer for travellers from Trinidad and Tobago and the rest of the world.
ETIAS REQUIREMENTS FOR CITIZENS OF TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO
Travellers must meet the ETIAS requirements for Trinidadian and Tobagoians to apply for an ETIAS to travel to Europe.
- Have a valid biometric passport from Trinidad and Tobago
- Supply valid credit or debit card details to pay the ETIAS for Trinidadians fee
- Provide a current email address at which to receive the approved ETIAS
The applicant's passport must be valid for at least 3 months after the intended date of departure from the European ETIAS countries.
TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO PASSPORT REQUIREMENTS TO APPLY FOR ETIAS
The approved ETIAS for Trinidadian citizens is electronically linked to the traveller’s passport. This means applicants with dual nationality need to use the same passport to apply for ETIAS and travel to the Schengen Area.
For the same reason, if the traveller's passport expires the ETIAS will become invalid, even if it is fewer than 3 years since the application was approved. Travellers need to apply for a new ETIAS with the new Trinidad and Tobago passport.
APPLY FOR ETIAS TRAVEL AUTHORISATION FOR TRINIDADIANS
Citizens of Trinidad and Tobago will apply for an ETIAS to travel to Europe online. The electronic application form can be completed from a smartphone, laptop, or another device with internet connection. ETIAS applicants from Trinidad and Tobago will not need to visit an embassy or consualte at any point.
Trinidadians and Tobogians need to complete the online ETIAS application form with the following information:
- Name and surname
- Nationality
- Contact details
- Passport expiry/issue date
When completing the ETIAS form, applicants are advised to carefully check all the information provided is correct and matches the details of their Trinidadian passport. Mistakes may result in delays processing delays or even rejection of the application.
ETIAS APPLICATION FROM TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO: SECURITY REQUIREMENTS
After filling in the personal and travel information listed above, applicants are required to answer a few security questions.
The information provided on the form is screened against European databases to detect potential threats. ETIAS will improve the security of EU citizens and visitors to the Schengen Area.
Security databases used are managed by eu-LISA, the EU Agency which manages the operations of its large-scale information systems and includes SIS, VIC, Interpol, and a dedicated ETIAS watchlist.
Applicants who have commited minor offences may be granted an electronic travel authorisation for Europe with a criminal record. However, applicants with a criminal record for serious offenses are unlikely to receive an approved ETIAS from Trinidad and Tobago.
If an ETIAS application from a citizen of Trinidad or Tobago raises a red flag during automated revision, the application will be manually revised by ETIAS officials.
TRAVEL TO EUROPE WITH AN ETIAS FROM TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO
Most ETIAS visa waiver applications from Trindad and Tobago will pass the automated screening process and be approved quickly. Trinidadian citizens are advised to submit an ETIAS application as soon as possible before their trip in case of any unexpected delays.
The applicants is notified by email when their ETIAS application has been approved. The travel authorisation is linked to the passport- the permit will be verified at the external Schengen border when travelling from Trinidad and Tobago to Europe.
ETIAS will be valid for:
- Multiple-entries to the Schengen Area, as long as the authorisation and passport remain valid
- Stays in the Schengen Area for up to 90 days per 180-day period without a visa
- To travel to all countries in the Schengen Area, the total stay must not exceed 3 months
- Tourism, business, short-term medical treatement, and transit
Registering with ETIAS will be mandatory to travel to Europe with a Trinidad and Tobago passport.
ETIAS for Trinidadian Citizens - FAQ
Can citizens of Trinidad and Tobago visit Europe without a visa? Toggle faqs
Yes, Citizens of Trinidad and Tobago can visit Europe without a visa for short stays for tourism, business, or transit purposes. ETIAS will be available to travel from Trinidad and Tobago to Europe visa-free.
An approved ETIAS electronic visa waiver for Trinidadian citizens is a multiple entry authorisation that allows the holder to spend up to 90 days in the Schengen Area with each entry, within every 180-day period.
As it is valid for a total of 3 years from the date of issue, travellers do not need to apply for an ETIAS from Trinidad and Tobago before every trip to Europe.
Can I work in Europe with an ETIAS for Trinidad and Tobago passport holders? Toggle faqs
An approved ETIAS visa waiver from Trinidad and Tobago allows the holder to travel to the Schengen zone for tourism, business, or transit to an onward destination.
Trinidadians wishing to work in Europe are not able to do so with an ETIAS. Working in Europe with a Trinidadian ETIAS could lead to the revocation of the visa waiver.
Citizens of Trinidad and Tobago who wish to work in Europe are required to apply for the appropriate national visa or work permit from an embassy or consulate of the individual Schengen country they intend to visit.
Can I use an ETIAS from Trinidad and Tobago to study in Europe? Toggle faqs
It is not possible to study in Europe with an ETIAS for Trinidadians. Studying in the Schengen Area invalidates the agreed-upon conditions of the ETIAS travel document at the time of the application.
Trinidadians and Tobagoins who attempt to study with an ETIAS may have their visa waiver revoked.
To study in Europe from Trinidad and Tobago, it is necessary to apply for the relevant study visa from a diplomatic office of the individual European country which the applicant wishes to visit.
ETIAS may be used for short recreational courses such as language courses lasting no more than 3 months.