Government of Canada services and information in Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago
Services and information provided to Canadians by the High Commission of Canada in Trinidad and Tobago.
On this page
- Adoption and surrogacy
- Birth abroad
- Citizenship services
- Criminal record checks
- Death abroad
- Marriage abroad
- Notarial services
- Passport services
- Pensions and retirement
- Studying abroad
- Visa and immigration services
- Voting abroad
Adoption and surrogacy
Refer to International adoption.
The Adoption Unit of the Children's Authority of Trinidad and Tobago handles all matters concerning legal adoption of children.
Birth abroad
Refer to Children born outside of Canada.
If your child is born outside of Canada, you do not need to register the birth in Canada.
All Public Health facilities provide services free of charge to local and foreign nationals.
An initial (temporary) birth certificate is provided at the hospital by the District Registrar for that area. The final (polymer) birth certificate can be received through an application online at the website of the Registrar General’s Office of the Ministry of Legal Affairs.
To locate a Registrar General Office nearest to your area, see the Office of the Attorney General and Ministry of Legal Affairs.
Citizenship services
Refer to Canadian citizenship.
Complete your citizenship application.
Pay your application fees online before you apply for citizenship services.
All applications and supporting documents can be submitted in-person or via the on-site drop-box, mail or courier. Include your online payment receipt.
If you are using the drop-box facility, please ensure that the required documents are certified by a lawyer, notary public or commissioner of affidavits.
In-person hours:
Monday to Thursday, 8:00 to 11:30
Drop-box hours:
Monday to Thursday, 11:30 – 15:00
Friday, 08:00 to 11:30
Drop-box location:
High Commission of Canada in Trinidad and Tobago
Maple House, 3-3A Sweet Briar Road, St Clair,
Newtown, 190131, Republic of Trinidad and Tobago
Payment method
| Details | Fee (CAD) |
|---|---|
| Application for a Citizenship Certificate for adults and minors (Proof of Citizenship) | 75.00 |
| Application to Renounce Canadian Citizenship | 100.00 |
| Replacement / Update of proof of Canadian citizenship | 75.00 |
| Application for a Search of Citizenship Records | 75.00 |
Criminal record checks
Refer to Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) Criminal record checks.
Death abroad
Refer to Death outside Canada.
Marriage abroad
Refer to Marriage outside Canada.
For weddings in Trinidad and Tobago, see the Registrar General Civil Registry.
Notarial services
Consular officials do not provide any legal advice or represent a person in court. The office provides the following notarial services to Canadian citizens and, in limited cases, to non-Canadian citizens if the documents are intended for use in Canada.
Note: Documents must be in English or French, or accompanied by an official translation in English or French.
Authentication/Attestation (certify the document signature, the position of an official and the seal are genuine):
- Documents issued in Canada must be authenticated by Global Affairs Canada in Ottawa before the office will certify the documents (fees apply).
- Witness a signature on a Statement in lieu of certificate of non-impediment to marriage abroad form (fees apply).
- Clients requiring information about authenticating documents while outside of Canada, refer to Authentication of documents.
Certified copy (certify the document is a true copy of the original):
- Documents presented by a Canadian citizen or a non-Canadian citizen for use in Canada; exceptions apply (fees apply).
- Government-issued identification requiring a certified true copy (fees apply).
Witness a signature (consular officer witnesses a signature):
- Documents presented by a Canadian citizen or a non-Canadian citizen for use in Canada; exceptions apply (fees apply).
- Government-issued identification requiring a witnessed signature (fees apply).
For any other documents, notarial services are provided at a nominal cost by Notaries Public, Commissioners of Affidavits and most Law Firms.
For a list of Notaries please contact the Consular Services Section, High Commission of Canada in Trinidad and Tobago, Port of Spain at pspanconsular@international.gc.ca.
Payment method
- TT Dollar or Canadian Dollar Bank Manager’s Cheque made payable to the: “High Commission of Canada.”
- Submit a completed credit card authorization form with the application. The payment will be processed by the Consular Assistant and receipt will be sent via email.
- Cash payments are not accepted.
| Details | Fee (CAD) |
|---|---|
| Attesting any document bearing a signature (affidavit, declaration, affirmation, etc.). The fee shown is per document. | 50.00 |
| Authenticating (witnessing) a signature. The fee shown is per document. | 50.00 |
| Authenticating the signature and seal of a foreign authority. The fee shown is per document. | 50.00 |
| Certifying a true copy of a document. The fee shown is per copy. | 20.00 |
| Courier services for voting ballots during federal general elections or by-elections | 0.00 |
| Making a copy of a document (photocopy). The fee shown is per document. | 3.00 |
| Providing a Passport Canada CTC. The fee shown is per set of three copies. | 45.00 |
Passport services
Refer to Canadian passports and travel documents.
You can pay online for all your passport services before completing your passport application.
Completed application packages can be submitted in-person or via the on-site drop-box located at the High Commission, mail or courier. Include your online payment receipt.
In-person hours:
Monday to Thursday, 8:00 to 11:30
Drop-box hours:
Monday to Thursday, 11:30 to 15:00
Friday, 08:00 to 11:30
Drop-box location:
High Commission of Canada in Trinidad and Tobago
Maple House, 3-3A Sweet Briar Road, St Clair,
Newtown, 190131, Republic of Trinidad and Tobago
Payment method
| Details | Fee (CAD) |
|---|---|
| 10-year adult passport (age 16 or over) | 260.00 |
| 5-year adult passport (age 16 or over) | 190.00 |
| 5-year Child passport (0-15 years of age) | 100.00 |
| Additional fee for replacing a valid lost or stolen passport | 45.00 |
Pensions and retirement
Refer to Benefits for Canadians living abroad and Retiring abroad.
Any documents required to support an application for CPP or OAS can be copied and certified at the Consular Services section of the High Commission of Canada, Port of Spain. This service is provided free of charge.
For any further information concerning your pension, please contact the International Operations office of Service Canada.
Studying abroad
Refer to Studying abroad and EduCanada.
Visa and immigration services
Refer to Travel documents – Visas.
- Apply to travel, study, work or immigrate to Canada.
- Find a visa application centre (VAC) to book an appointment to give your biometrics (fingerprints and photo).
- Submit an enquiry using the IRCC web form to contact a visa office.
Permanent residents of Canada: Find out how to apply for a Permanent Resident Travel Document (PRTD).
Voting abroad
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