Passport Renewal
Service Overview
Renew your Trinidad and Tobago passport before it expires. You can apply for renewal up to 12 months before your current passport expires.
Eligibility Requirements
Who Can Renew
- • Current passport holder
- • Passport must be in good condition
- • Must be a citizen of Trinidad and Tobago
- • No outstanding immigration issues
When to Renew
- • Up to 12 months before expiration
- • When passport is full (no blank pages)
- • When personal information has changed
- • When passport is damaged or worn
Required Documents
Essential Documents
- • Current passport (original)
- • National ID card or driver's license
- • Passport photos (2 recent)
- • Completed application form
Additional Documents (if applicable)
- • Marriage certificate (for name change)
- • Divorce decree (for name change)
- • Court order (for name change)
- • Birth certificate (if not previously submitted)
Photo Requirements
- • Size: 35mm x 45mm
- • White background
- • Full face, front view
- • Neutral expression
- • No glasses or head coverings
- • Taken within last 6 months
Application Process
Step 1: Prepare Documents
- • Gather all required documents
- • Ensure passport photos meet requirements
- • Check current passport condition
- • Verify personal information
Step 2: Submit Application
- • Complete online application form
- • Upload required documents
- • Pay application fee (TTD $500)
- • Submit for processing
Step 3: In-Person Verification
- • Schedule appointment
- • Bring original documents
- • Provide biometric data
- • Sign application form
Step 4: Passport Collection
- • Receive notification when ready
- • Collect in person with ID
- • Verify passport details
- • Return old passport
Processing Times and Fees
Standard Processing
Fee: TTD $500
Processing Time: 15-20 business days
Validity: 10 years (adults) / 5 years (minors)
Express Processing
Fee: TTD $800
Processing Time: 5-7 business days
Validity: 10 years (adults) / 5 years (minors)
Online Renewal Service
Eligibility for Online Renewal
- • Current passport in good condition
- • No changes to personal information
- • Passport not expired for more than 5 years
- • Adult applicant (18 years or older)
Online Process
- • Complete application entirely online
- • Upload documents and photos
- • Pay fees online
- • No in-person appointment required
- • Passport mailed to your address