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title: Canada visa for citizens of Trinidad and Tobago
description: "Citizens of Trinidad and Tobago don't need a visa for Canada but must get an electronic travel authorization (eTA) online before travelling. Stay up to 180 days. Fee: CA$7. Processing: Up to 3 days. Documents checklist and application steps."
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lastModified: 2026-09-05
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# Canada visa for citizens of Trinidad and Tobago

Citizens of Trinidad and Tobago don't need a visa for Canada but must get an electronic travel authorization (eTA) online before travelling.

*Verified · last checked 2026-09-05. Policies change. Confirm with the embassy or official visa portal before you travel.*

Application site: https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/visit-canada/eta/apply.html

## Key facts

- **Entry route:** eTA (Electronic Travel Authorization)
- **How to apply:** Electronic travel authorization (online)
- **Maximum stay:** Up to 180 days
- **Visa validity:** 1825 days
- **Entries:** Multiple entry
- **Processing time:** Up to 3 days
- **Government fee:** CA$7
- **Biometrics:** Not required
- **Appointment:** Not required
- **Interview:** Not required

## How to apply

1. **Prepare documents and eligibility** — Ensure you have a valid passport, email, payment card, and meet eligibility (valid U.S. visa or past Canadian visa).
2. **Complete online application** — Go to the official Canada eTA website and fill out the application form.
3. **Pay fee** — Pay the CAD 7 processing fee with a credit or debit card.
4. **Submit and wait for approval** — Submit the application; most are approved within minutes but allow up to 72 hours.
5. **Receive eTA via email** — Check your email for the eTA approval letter linked to your passport.
6. **Travel to Canada** — Present your passport to airline or border officer; eTA is electronically linked.

## Documents checklist

- **Valid passport (machine-readable)** (Identity): Passport must not expire for the duration of stay.
- **Email address** (Identity): For eTA confirmation and communication.
- **Credit or debit card for payment** (Financial): Visa, MasterCard, or American Express accepted.
- **Valid U.S. non-immigrant visa or previous Canadian visa (if applicable)** (Supporting): Citizens of Trinidad and Tobago must hold a valid U.S. visa or have held a Canadian visa in the past 10 years.

## Good to know

- Only eligible if you hold a valid U.S. non-immigrant visa or have held a Canadian visa in the last 10 years.
- eTA is not a visa; overstaying or working without authorization is prohibited.
- Your passport must be valid for the entire stay in Canada.

## Common refusal reasons

- **Not meeting eligibility criteria (no U.S. visa or past Canadian visa).**
- **Incomplete or inaccurate application information.** — Double-check all entries before submission.
- **Criminal or immigration inadmissibility.** — Consult with Canadian immigration officials; may need a Temporary Resident Permit.

## FAQs

### Do citizens of Trinidad and Tobago need a visa for Canada?

Citizens of Trinidad and Tobago don't need a visa for Canada but must get an electronic travel authorization (eTA) online before travelling. Visa type: eTA (Electronic Travel Authorization).

### How long can citizens of Trinidad and Tobago stay in Canada?

Up to 180 days.

### How much does the Canada visa cost for citizens of Trinidad and Tobago?

Government fee: CA$7.

### How long does Canada visa processing take?

Typically Up to 3 days.

### What documents do citizens of Trinidad and Tobago need for Canada?

Valid passport (machine-readable); Email address; Credit or debit card for payment; Valid U.S. non-immigrant visa or previous Canadian visa (if applicable).

### Where do I apply?

Applications go through https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/visit-canada/eta/apply.html. Check that you are on the government's site before you pay.

## Sources

- [canada.ca](https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/visit-canada/eta/apply.html)

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