A pre-travel approval applied for online. Not a visa — typically issued within 24-72 hours.

A pre-travel approval applied for online. Not a visa — typically issued within 24-72 hours.

The permitted stay for Trinidad and Tobago citizens in Canada depends on the visa type granted at entry. Confirm exact length with the Canada embassy or consulate before traveling.

Trinidad and Tobago citizens need an ETA (Electronic Travel Authorisation) to enter Canada. A pre-travel approval applied for online. Not a visa — typically issued within 24-72 hours.

Legal permanent residents of the United States can enter Canada with their Trinidad and Tobago passports and do not need an ETA. Citizens of Trinidad and Tobago who hold a valid non-immigrant U.S. visa or who have held a Canadian visa in the past 10 years can apply for eTA when arriving by air. They may not enter Canada by land or sea unless holding a valid visa.

Apply online through the official Canada ETA portal before traveling. Most travel authorizations are issued within 24-72 hours. You'll need your passport details, travel dates, and a payment method.

For short business visits like meetings or conferences, Trinidad and Tobago citizens typically enter Canada under the same rules as tourists. For paid work, long assignments, or activities beyond what a tourist visa allows, a dedicated business or work visa is required. Confirm specifics with the Canada embassy or consulate.