Home / Guides
How to Apply for a Canadian Visa from Trinidad
A simple, step-by-step guide for CARICOM citizens applying for a Canadian visitor visa from Trinidad, including biometrics in Port of Spain.
If you are a CARICOM citizen planning a trip to Canada, you will usually need a visitor visa (also called a Temporary Resident Visa). Many applicants from across the Caribbean complete the process from Trinidad, where the biometrics collection point is located. This guide walks through the steps in plain language.
The steps at a glance
- Complete the online visitor visa application and pay the fees
- Receive your biometrics instruction letter
- Book and attend your biometrics appointment in Port of Spain
- Wait for a decision and the return of your passport
Biometrics in Port of Spain
After you submit your application, you are asked to give your fingerprints and photo (biometrics). For applicants in this region, that is done in Port of Spain, Trinidad. You book an appointment, attend in person, and it usually takes only a few minutes.
If you are travelling to Trinidad just for the appointment, we can also arrange your flights, a place to stay near the airport, and your transfers, so the whole visit is simple.
Documents you will usually need
- A valid passport
- Proof of funds for your trip
- Travel history and a travel plan or invitation
- Proof of ties to your home country (job, school, family)
- Any documents specific to your situation
How we help
We guide CARICOM citizens through every step from Trinidad: completing the forms correctly, booking your biometrics appointment in Port of Spain, reviewing your documents, and answering your questions along the way.