High Commission in London, United Kingdom

The Ministry of Foreign and CARICOM Affairs is in the process of finalising the development of a National Diaspora Policy. Accordingly, comments from all members of the public and stakeholders on the draft document are welcomed.
For more information please visit: https://foreign.gov.tt/resources/news/comments-draft-national-diaspora-policy/
Please forward all comments to diasporafeedback@foreign.gov.tt

High Commission in London, United Kingdom

Overview of the High Commission

The High Commission for the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago, established on August 31, 1962, is one of the first overseas missions established by the Government of Trinidad and Tobago. The Mission is significant in that it is strategically placed in one of the most important political and economic capitals of the world, and represents a major transit hub for most European, Middle Eastern, Far East and African destinations.

The mandate of the High Commission is spread across crosscutting areas, namely bilateral and multilateral relations; trade, investment and business facilitation; public affairs, cultural promotion and diaspora engagement, and the provision of consular and immigration services.

Bilateral relations

The High Commission is accredited to the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland which includes England, Scotland, Wales, the Federal Republic of Germany, the Kingdom of Sweden, the Republic of Finland, the Kingdom of Denmark, the Kingdom of Norway and Ireland.

Multilateral relations

The Mission also represents to foreign interests and governments the views and opinions of the Government and people of Trinidad and Tobago in the international organisations based in London. The High Commission acts as liaison between the secretariats of the multilateral organisations and the relevant Ministries in Trinidad and Tobago, articulating the interests of Trinidad and Tobago within multilateral organisations and commodity agreements in the United Kingdom, through active participation in the work of the following organisations:

• The Commonwealth;

• International Maritime Organization (IMO);

• International Oil Pollution Compensation Funds (IOPC);

• CAB International (CABI); and

• International Cocoa Organization (ICCO).

Consular and Student Services Unit

Consular Services

The High Commission provides consular services to nationals and non-nationals alike, who seek assistance for legalized documents, notary services, and/or other areas of general assistance.

The following is a list of services provided:

1. Obtaining a birth certificate

2. Obtaining a marriage certificate

3. Obtaining a death certificate

4. Obtaining a Certificate of Non-Impediment

5. Obtaining a Certificate of Character

6. Notary, certification and authentication of documents

7. Endorsement of Life Certificate Forms for Pensioners and NIB Recipients

8. Repatriation of human remains (deceased body) to Trinidad and Tobago

9. Repatriation of cremated remains (ashes) to Trinidad and Tobago

REGISTRATION SYSTEM FOR NATIONALS ABROAD (RSNA)

The Registration System for Nationals Abroad (RSNA) is a free service provided by the Ministry of Foreign and CARICOM Affairs for Trinidad and Tobago nationals travelling overseas or living outside of Trinidad and Tobago. The details you provide when you register will help our diplomatic missions to contact you and provide better assistance in an emergency such as a natural or man-made disaster or civil disturbance.

Nationals are urged to register via the website link register.foreign.gov.tt

Important Forms:

Fees Structure for Consular Services;

For assistance with the above contact us at hclondonconsular@foreign.gov.tt

Students Services

The High Commission administers tuition payments and personal allowances on behalf of Trinidad and Tobago nationals on government-funded scholarships in the United Kingdom. The High Commission is the first point of contact and remains the channel of support to students at British Universities and acts as a liaison between the Scholarships and Advanced Training Division (SATD) of the Ministry of Education and overseas universities.

Important Forms:

Student Registration Form – For Trinidad and Tobago students enrolled in British Universities.

For assistance with the above contact us at hclondonstudents@foreign.gov.tt

Passports and Immigration Unit

The High Commission provides travel documents to Trinidad and Tobago citizens in the form of a Machine Readable Passport, Emergency Passport or Emergency Certificate and assists with Trinidad and Tobago citizenship issues such as renunciation and restoration of Trinidad and Tobago citizenship.

Important Forms:

- Fees Structure for Immigration Services;
- Consent Letter for Minors
- Passport Application Form – 16 years and over
- Passport Application Instructions - 16 years and over

- Passport Application Form – Child under 16 years
- Passport Application Instructions - Child under 16 years

-Passport Application Form for Renewals – 16 years and over

- Passport Renewal Instructions - 16 years and over
- Passport Renewal Instructions - Child under 16 years

- Sample Passport Application Form for Renewals – 16 Years and Over
- Notification for Lost, Stolen and/or Mutilated Passports
- Third Party Authorisation Form
- Notification Form for Lost, Stolen and/or Mutilated Passports
- Methods - Collection of Passports

- Renunciation of Citizenship - Form
- Renunciation of Citizenship - Instructions
- Restoration of Citizenship - Form 16
- Restoration of Citizenship - Form 40
- Restoration of Citizenship - Form 40A
- Restoration of Citizenship - Instructions
- Statutory Declaration for Lost/Stolen/Mutilated Passport (Minors)
- Statutory Declaration for Lost/Stolen/Mutilated Passport (Adults)

For assistance with the above please contact us at hclondonimmigration@foreign.gov.tt

Trade and Business Facilitation

The Trade and Business Facilitation Unit lends support to the Ministry of Trade and Industry in the furtherance of the objectives outlined in the official policy framework of the Government of Trinidad and Tobago as they pertain to trade, industry and investment.

In that regard, the Unit is responsible for, inter alia, collating market information and analysis; encouraging and facilitating linkages between local manufacturers and exporters with the diaspora; and promoting Trinidad and Tobago as a place for investment and leading country within the Latin American and Caribbean region.

The Unit’s activities are broad in scope as they seek to promote all aspects of business in Trinidad and Tobago, and network with other non-energy development agencies to promote investment opportunities in the non-energy and downstream energy sectors.

For queries related to the above please contact us at hclondontrade@foreign.gov.tt

Useful links:

Ministry of Trade and Industry

Trinidad and Tobago Manufacturers' Association

Trinidad & Tobago Chamber of Industry and Commerce

Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) Agency in Trinidad & Tobago | InvesTT

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Public Affairs, Culture and Tourism

The PACT Unit is tasked with initiating and sustaining an outreach programmes that positively projects and promotes Trinidad and Tobago as the ideal country to visit and live. To that end, the Unit disseminates information to its stakeholders on Trinidad and Tobago, and seeks to embrace, inform and include the diaspora in the United Kingdom as well as the countries to which the Mission is accredited.

Important Forms:

- Nationals Registration Form; and

For queries related to the above contact us at hclondonPACT@foreign.gov.tt