Trinidad & Tobago
How long you can stay, how long your vehicle can, and what your dog or cat needs to cross. Every rule links to the official source.
- Last checked 28 Sep 2026
Your rules for Trinidad & Tobago
You · American passport
Up to 90 days per visit
Visa-free for short stays. Keep inside the limit and you don't need a visa.
travel.state.gov · Official source · Checked 27 Sep 2026
Your vehicle · United States plates
Ask customs before you ship
There's no published rule. Ask customs before you ship.
gov.uk · Confirm before you go · Checked 27 Sep 2026
Your dog or cat
Start at least 45 days out
From Category 2 (e.g. US, Canada, Mexico): permit 1 month ahead, microchip, rabies, FAVN/RFFIT 1 month+ after vaccine, Brucella test (intact dogs), endorsed certificate within 7 days. See the steps
aphis.usda.gov · Official source · Checked 28 Sep 2026
Watch Trinidad & Tobago.
We'll email you if Trinidad & Tobago's rules change for your American passport, United States plates or your pet. That's the only email you'll get.
What your pet needs to cross into Trinidad & Tobago.
Do these in order. Miss one and your pet can be held at the border.
- Before you go
Microchip (ISO 11784/11785)
Have your vet implant a microchip and record the number on every document.
- On or after the microchip
Rabies vaccine
Rabies vaccine given after the microchip.
- At least 1 month after the rabies shot
FAVN or RFFIT titer, 1 month+ after vaccine
FAVN or RFFIT at an approved lab on blood drawn at least 1 month after vaccination; the lab emails original results to the CVO.
- Still valid the day you arrive
Rabies vaccine still valid on arrival
Your pet's rabies vaccine must still be valid on the day you cross. Check the 'valid until' date on the vaccination record and book a booster before it runs out.
- At least 30 days before you arrive
Import permit from the Chief Veterinary Officer
Apply to the Office of the CVO (aphmalmr@gmail.com) for an import permit at least 1 month before travel.
- Within 7 days before you arrive
Health certificate within 7 days, government-endorsed
International health certificate by an accredited vet and endorsed by the government (USDA) within 7 days of arrival.
- At least 2 days before you arrive
Notify Veterinary Services 2 working days ahead
Notify the Veterinary Officer, Quarantine (868-693-2910) at least 2 working days before arrival.
- By the day you arrive
Intact dogs: Brucella canis negative
Intact dogs must test negative for Brucella canis.
- By the day you arrive
Internal and external parasite treatment
Treat for internal and external parasites before export.
aphis.usda.gov · Official source · Checked 28 Sep 2026. The app works these dates backward from your travel day and reminds you.
Every passport in Trinidad & Tobago
| Passport | Entry | How long | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States (yours) | Visa-free | Up to 90 days per visit | travel.state.gov · Checked 27 Sep 2026 |
| Argentina | Visa-free | Up to 90 days per visit | travel.state.gov · Checked 27 Sep 2026 |
| Australia | Visa on arrival | Up to 90 days per visit | travel.state.gov · Checked 27 Sep 2026 |
| Austria | Visa-free | Up to 90 days in any 180 | travel.state.gov · Checked 27 Sep 2026 |
| Belgium | Visa-free | Up to 90 days in any 180 | travel.state.gov · Checked 27 Sep 2026 |
| Brazil | Visa-free | Up to 90 days per visit | travel.state.gov · Checked 27 Sep 2026 |
| Bulgaria | Visa-free | Up to 90 days in any 180 | travel.state.gov · Checked 27 Sep 2026 |
| Canada | Visa-free | Up to 90 days per visit | travel.gc.ca · Checked 27 Sep 2026 |
Every registration in Trinidad & Tobago
| Registered in | Entry | How long | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States (yours) | No published rule | Ask customs before you ship | gov.uk · Checked 27 Sep 2026 |
| Argentina | No published rule | Ask customs before you ship | gov.uk · Checked 27 Sep 2026 |
| Australia | No published rule | Ask customs before you ship | gov.uk · Checked 27 Sep 2026 |
| Austria | No published rule | Ask customs before you ship | gov.uk · Checked 27 Sep 2026 |
| Belgium | No published rule | Ask customs before you ship | gov.uk · Checked 27 Sep 2026 |
| Brazil | No published rule | Ask customs before you ship | gov.uk · Checked 27 Sep 2026 |
| Bulgaria | No published rule | Ask customs before you ship | gov.uk · Checked 27 Sep 2026 |
| Canada | No published rule | Ask customs before you ship | gov.uk · Checked 27 Sep 2026 |
A plain-language summary of the official rules, checked on the date shown. It isn't legal advice, and the officer at the desk always has the final word.
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