Trinidad & Tobago Online Arrival Card & Customs Form
Since March 2026, every traveller to Trinidad and Tobago must complete the free Online Arrival/Departure Card at travel.gov.tt before they fly. It combines immigration and customs into one form and produces a QR receipt you show on arrival and departure. Below you will find the official portal, visa rules, duty-free allowances, currency thresholds and Piarco International (POS) arrival steps.
- Free official government form
- Based on official sources
- No signup to read
Last reviewed June 2026 · Compiled from official sources.
Quick answer: what you need before you fly
Trinidad and Tobago went fully digital in March 2026. The old paper immigration card and customs declaration are gone. Instead, every traveller completes one free Online Arrival/Departure Card at travel.gov.tt, up to 72 hours before travel, then shows the QR receipt at the airport for both arrival and departure. Most US, UK, EU and Canadian visitors enter visa free for up to 90 days. Always confirm the current rules on the official portal before you travel.
Trinidad & Tobago entry at a glance
Form type
Online Arrival/Departure Card (QR receipt)
Official portal
travel.gov.ttVisa
Visa free up to 90 days for US, UK, EU & Canada
Duty-free
1.5L wine or spirits, 200 cigarettes, goods to TT$3,000
Currency threshold
Declare TT$20,000+, or foreign currency of 5,000+
Main airport
Piarco International (POS), near Port of Spain
From the form to the arrivals hall
The whole process is quick once your Online Arrival Card is done. Here is what to expect at Piarco International (POS).
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Complete the Online Arrival Card before you fly
From any device, fill in the free Online Arrival/Departure Card at travel.gov.tt up to 72 hours before travel. Have your passport, flight details and a valid email ready, then save the QR receipt to your phone or print it.
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Show your passport and QR receipt at immigration
At Piarco International (POS), present your passport, your QR receipt and proof of onward travel. Officers may ask your length of stay and where you are staying, and they set the permitted stay on arrival.
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Collect your baggage
Claim all checked luggage from the carousel before you move through to the customs hall.
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Clear customs and declare goods
Your customs declaration is part of the same online card. Declare anything above your duty-free allowance, any currency over the threshold, and any restricted items. When in doubt, declare.
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Meet your transfer in arrivals
Beyond customs you will find pre-booked transfers, authorised taxis and rental desks. Port of Spain is roughly a 30 to 40 minute drive from Piarco.
Duty-free allowances
These apply per traveller aged 17 and over for non-commercial goods. Confirm current limits with the Customs and Excise Division.
- Wine or spirits: 1.5 litres of wine or spirits, per traveller aged 17 and over
- Tobacco: 200 cigarettes or 50 cigars or 250g of tobacco (one option, not combined)
- Other goods: Gifts and goods up to TT$3,000 in value, claimable once per year
- Cash and currency: Declare local currency of TT$20,000 or more, or foreign currency of 5,000 or more in any one currency
Prohibited & restricted items
Violations can lead to seizure, fines or prosecution. When in doubt, declare.
- Illegal drugs, counterfeit goods, pirated products and offensive weapons are prohibited.
- Firearms and ammunition require a permit and must be declared.
- Fresh produce, plants, seeds, meat, animal products and live animals need inspection or a permit.
- Prescription medicine should be carried in its original packaging with the prescription.
- Camouflage clothing is restricted, as it is in several Caribbean states.
Sort your ride from Piarco before you fly
Have a verified driver meet you in arrivals, or arrange a rental car, all at a fixed price agreed in advance. Port of Spain is about a 30 to 40 minute drive from the airport.
Trinidad & Tobago entry FAQs
A note on accuracy
This is an independent travel reference by Customs Breeze. Trinidad and Tobago moved to a digital arrival system in March 2026, and entry, visa and customs rules can change without notice. Every figure here was checked against official publications, but always confirm current requirements through the official Online Arrival Card portal (travel.gov.tt) and the Customs and Excise Division before you travel.