The High Commission of Canada in Trinidad and Tobago is located in Port of Spain and represents Canada in Trinidad and Tobago, serving Canadian citizens who live in or visit the country.
Contact Details
| Address | 3-3A Sweet Briar Road, St. Clair, Port of Spain 190131, Trinidad and Tobago |
| Telephone | +1 868 622 6232 +1 844 880 6519 |
| Fax | +1 868 628 2930 |
| pspan@international.gc.ca | |
| Website | www.international.gc.ca/country-pays/trinidad_tobago-trinite_tobago/port_of_spain-port_d_espagne.aspx?lang=eng |
| Head of Mission | Michael Ryan Callan, High Commissioner |
Opening Hours
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 07:30 - 16:00 |
| Tuesday | 07:30 - 16:00 |
| Wednesday | 07:30 - 16:00 |
| Thursday | 07:30 - 16:00 |
| Friday | 07:30 - 13:00 |
Hours shown: opening hours (walk-in), according to Global Affairs Canada (October 2026). Consular services (by appointment): Monday to Thursday 08:00–11:30. Closed on the days listed under “Closing days” below.
Location of the High Commission
Before your visit
- Good to know: Emergency consular assistance for Canadians is available 24/7; during a large-scale emergency the hours may change. Consular appointments are booked online. Besides the telephone, the high commission lists Signal (+1 343 337 4357) and WhatsApp (+1 202 931 0753) as additional ways to reach it.
About the High Commission of Canada in Trinidad and Tobago
The high commissioner is Michael Ryan Callan, according to Trinidad and Tobago’s list of foreign missions.
Documents checklist
The most frequent applications and the documents the Canadian authorities ask for:
Renewing a Canadian passport outside Canada and the US
- Possible if your last passport was an adult 5- or 10-year passport, issued when you were 16 or older and within the last 15 years, with unchanged personal details
- Form PPTC 482 (adult abroad simplified renewal) with your most recent passport’s number, issue and expiry dates
- Two identical passport photos meeting Canadian requirements (photographer’s details and date on the back of one)
- Two references aged 18+ who have known you for at least 2 years (not family members); no guarantor needed
- Lost, stolen or damaged valid passport: also form PPTC 203 and an extra fee
- Submit by mail or in person at a Government of Canada office abroad – check which option your office accepts
Sources: Government of Canada – renew a passport outside Canada and the US, Government of Canada – what you need to renew your passport abroad (checked October 2026). Requirements and fees can change and individual posts may ask for more – confirm the current list with the embassy before your visit.
Other embassies in Port of Spain
37 other countries are represented in Port of Spain, among them: Chile (embassy), China (embassy), Colombia (embassy), Costa Rica (honorary), Cuba (embassy), Denmark (honorary), Dominican Republic (embassy), France (embassy), Germany (embassy), Grenada (consulate), Guyana (consulate general), Holy See (apostolic nunciature), India (high commission), Jamaica (high commission), Japan (embassy), Lebanon (honorary), Mexico (embassy), Netherlands (embassy), Nigeria (high commission), South Korea (embassy). The full list of all 38 missions is on the overview page for Trinidad and Tobago.
Closing days
According to Global Affairs Canada, the high commission is closed on these days:
- 25 December 2026 – Christmas Day
- 28 December 2026 – Boxing Day (in lieu)
- 1 January 2027 – New Year’s Day
- 8 February 2027 – Carnival (T&T)
- 9 February 2027 – Carnival (T&T)
- 26 March 2027 – Good Friday
- 29 March 2027 – Easter Monday (T&T)
- 24 May 2027 – Victoria Day (Canada)
- 31 May 2027 – Indian Arrival Day (observed)
- 2 August 2027 – African Emancipation Day (observed)
- 31 August 2027 – Independence Day (T&T)
- 11 October 2027 – Thanksgiving Day (Canada)
- 27 December 2027 – Christmas Day (observed)
- 28 December 2027 – Boxing Day (observed)
Global Affairs Canada publishes the closures from late December 2026 to December 2027; earlier 2026 dates are no longer shown.
Emergency assistance
In Trinidad and Tobago, dial 999 for the police, 811 for an ambulance and 990 for the fire service (GOV.UK travel advice). Citizens of Trinidad and Tobago who need consular help in Canada can contact the High Commission of Trinidad and Tobago in Ottawa.
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Details checked on 25 October 2026. Sources: Ministry of Foreign and CARICOM Affairs of Trinidad and Tobago – Foreign Missions: High Commission of Canada in Trinidad and Tobago (checked on 25 October 2026), Global Affairs Canada – High Commission of Canada in Trinidad and Tobago, office information, Public Holidays and Festivals Act, Chap. 19:05 (Laws of Trinidad and Tobago), GOV.UK foreign travel advice: Trinidad and Tobago (getting help).
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