Consulate General in New York, U.S.A.
About Us
ANNOUNCEMENTS
HUMANITARIAN ASSISTANCE TO TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO NATIONALS STRANDED OVERSEAS DUE TO THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC
DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION OF APPLICATIONS FOR HUMANITARIAN ASSISTANCE
Trinidad and Tobago nationals who are stranded in the USA as a result of the COVID 19 pandemic and are located in any of the states within the Consulate General's jurisdiction, and wish to apply for the Humanitarian Assistance offered by the Government of Trinidad and Tobago are asked to note that Sunday, September 20, 2020, is the deadline for submission of applications. Applications submitted after this date will not be able to be given attention.
There may be several Trinidad and Tobago nationals currently visiting the United States of America who are unable to return to Trinidad and Tobago or travel to any other country due to the current COVID-19 Pandemic. Consequently they may have already exceeded or are about to exceed their authorized period of admission to the USA.
For nationals who are facing such a situation, please visit the following webpage of the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services for pertinent information which should assist you:
https://www.uscis.gov/news/alerts/covid-19-delays-extensionchange-status-filings
Consul General
The Consulate General of the Republic of Trinidad and
Tobago in New York first opened its doors in November 1970 and has functioned continuously
since that year.
The Consulate General is currently located at 125,
Maiden Lane, 4th Floor, New York, NY 10038, and is open Monday to
Friday from 8:00 am to 2:00 pm for Immigration and Administrative
Services. The Consulate General is
closed on certain Trinidad and Tobago and USA holidays. Please check the list of holidays on this
page.
The Consulate General in New York exercises consular jurisdiction in the following states of the eastern seaboard of the United States of America – Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island and Vermont. All of the other states are covered by our Embassy in Washington, D.C. and the Consulate General in Miami.
The primary role and function of this office is to manage consular relations between Trinidad and Tobago and the US States to which the Consulate General is accredited to. These include, inter alia:
- Providing services to citizens of Trinidad and Tobago resident in the area of its jurisdiction;
- Providing services and information to non-citizens interested in visiting, studying, working, doing business or investing in Trinidad and Tobago;
- Promoting the interests of Trinidad and Tobago, including culture, tourism, commerce, education and trade and investment, and developing mutually beneficial relationships in these and other strategic areas;
- Engaging and empowering the Trinidad and Tobago diaspora.
The Consulate General liaises with the Ministry of
Foreign and CARICOM Affairs, other Government Departments, public and private
sector institutions and entities in Trinidad and Tobago, public and private
sector organizations and diaspora groups in New York City and the nine (9)
states in its jurisdiction to execute its functions.
The Consulate General’s clientele includes citizens of
Trinidad and Tobago resident in its area of jurisdiction as well as travelers
from Trinidad and Tobago, foreign citizens seeking interaction with Trinidad
and Tobago, American individuals and corporate entities as well as New York
City, State and other government officials.
General Information
Click here to check your Passport Application Status
Click here to check your Documents Status
Guidelines and Forms for Applications and Renewals
Please select a form based on your requirement
General
Consulate General New York List of Public Holidays 2020
All fees paid are non-refundable.
Immigration Services
The Consulate General of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago, New York advises that with effect from Thursday October 24, 2019, applicants for first time Machine Readable Passports must request an appointment for submission of their applications". In other words, an applicant who has never been the holder of a Machine Readable Passport must contact the Consulate General to schedule the required interview by emailing their request to: cgnyvcimmigration@foreign.gov.tt , or calling: 1-212-682-7272 ext. 1136.
Adult Passport Application Instruction - FIRST TIME MRP
Adult Passport Form
Child Passport Application Instructions
Child Passport Form
Consent Authorization Letter (Minor)
Emergency Travel Document Form
Emergency Travel Document Guidelines
MRP Application Instructions - AT THE CONSULATE
MRP Application Instructions - VIA MAIL
MRP Application Renewal Form (MRP)
Notification Form for a Lost-Stolen-Mutilated T&T Passport
Renunciation Of Citizenship
Restoration of Citizenship Guidelines
Third Party Authorisation - Machine Readable Passport (MRP)
Verification of Identity of Applicant
Visa Requirements
Administrative Services
Adoption Certificate
Apostille
Birth Certificate Application
Certificate of Character
Certificate of Non Impediment
Correction of Error Guidlines
Cremated Remains Accompanied and Sample Letter
Cremated Remains Un-Accompanied
Death Certificate Application
General Assistance for Nationals
Human Remains
Marriage Certificate
Notary Public-Certified Guidlines
Pensioner Information Form
Sample Funeral Director Statement
Third Party Authorisation - Other Services
Transmission of Documents
Verification of Medical Practitioner
Vacancies at the Consulate General in New York, U.S.A.
No vacancies at this time.
The Consul General
Previous Consuls General include:
- Dr. Rudrawatee Nan Ramgoolam 2011 - 2015
- Dr. Harold Robertson 2004 - 2010
- Mr. Terrence Walker 1998 - 2004
- Mr. George McKenzie 1995 - 1998
- Mr. Learie Rousseau 1990 - 1995
- Mr. Babooram Rambissoon 1982 - 1990
- Ms. Shastri Ali 1981 - 1982
- Mr. Muhmad S. Dean Aziz 1978 - 1980
- Mr. Joseph Cooper 1974 - 1978
- Mr. Cecil Alleyne 1973 - 1974
- Mr. Wilfred S. Naimool 1970 - 1973
News
July 31 2019 - Emancipation Day Message from the Consulate
https://foreign.gov.tt/documents/761/Emancipation_Day_2019.pdf
Indian Arrival Day Message from the Consulate
Please be advised that this is the official website for the Consulate General of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago in New York.
Contact Information
Consulate General of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago, New York
J. André Laveau, Consul General
Address: 125 Maiden Lane, 4th Floor
New York, N.Y. 10038
Country: United States
Phone: 1-212-682-7272
Fax: 1-212-232-0368
Email: cgnyconsulateinfo@foreign.gov.tt
Website: http://foreign.gov.tt/cgnewyork
Hours of operation:
8:00am-2:00pm - Immigration Services
8:00am-2:00pm - Administrative Services
8:00am-4:00pm - Telephone Queries
NEW Hours of
operation for the public from 3rd January. 2017:
Monday to Friday (except 1st & 3rd Thursday of
the month)
8:00am-2:00pm
- Immigration & Administrative Services
8:00am-4:00pm - Telephone Queries
1st and 3rd Thursday of
every month
8:00am-12:00pm
- Immigration & Administrative Services
8:00am-4:00pm - Telephone Queries
