Born in Trinidad & Tobago

Anyone born in Trinidad and Tobago is a citizen at birth, apart from children of foreign diplomats.

Passport110 visa-freeof 218 countriesPapers ready inAbout 9–13 weeksafter the birthDual citizenshipLimitedHealth care75/100

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Who qualifies:Exceptions only: children of foreign diplomats (where neither parent is a citizen) and children of enemy aliens born in occupied territory.

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Citizen from birthA Trinidad & Tobago passport of their own
110 countries visa-freeof 218 countries
Free to live, study and workIn Trinidad & Tobago, for life

Constitution of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago Act, Chap. 1:01 (Laws of Trinidad and Tobago) Constitution of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago (Chap. 1:01) s. 17(1)-(2) · checked Nov 3, 2026

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Baby's papers: about 9–13 weeks or more after the birth

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Get to Trinidad & Tobago legallySign in to see the visa your passport needs.Prepare your Visitor entry, eVisa and extension of stay application Most parents stay about 3 months: airlines limit late-pregnancy flights.
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Register the birthAt the local civil registry, with the hospital's birth record.
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Get the baby's passportApply with the birth certificate to Trinidad & Tobago's passport office. About 9–13 weeksFirst machine-readable passport: about 2 to 3 months. No express time published.Official source
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Pass on your own citizenship
- Trinidad & Tobago limits dual citizenship: check before the baby takes another.