The Embassy of China in Trinidad and Tobago is located in Port of Spain and represents China in Trinidad and Tobago, serving Chinese citizens who live in or visit the country.
Contact Details
| Address | 76 Long Circular Road, Maraval, Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago |
| Telephone | +1 868 622 1832 +1 868 628 6417 |
| chinaemb_tt@mfa.gov.cn | |
| Website | tt.china-embassy.gov.cn/eng |
| Head of Mission | Ren Hongyan, Ambassador |
Opening Hours
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 09:00 - 12:00 |
| Tuesday | 09:00 - 12:00 |
| Wednesday | 09:00 - 12:00 |
| Thursday | 09:00 - 12:00 |
| Friday | 09:00 - 12:00 |
Hours shown: business hours (except public holidays), according to the Chinese embassy’s website (October 2026). Closed on public holidays in Trinidad and Tobago.
Location of the Embassy
Before your visit
- Good to know: The telephone line +1 868 622 1832 is answered Monday to Friday from 9:00 to 11:00 and from 14:00 to 16:00; the embassy’s e-mail address for consular matters is port-of-spain@csm.mfa.gov.cn.
About the Embassy of China in Trinidad and Tobago
The ambassador is Ren Hongyan, according to Trinidad and Tobago’s list of foreign missions.
Documents checklist
What Chinese citizens usually need to bring for the most common requests, based on official Chinese government information:
Renewing a Chinese passport abroad
- Apply online through the “China Consular” (中国领事) app, then follow the instructions for mailing or for an in-person visit to give fingerprints
- Apply to the Chinese embassy or consulate responsible for your place of residence, from within that country
- Scan of your passport’s personal data page (and of any endorsement pages)
- A recent front-facing photo with white background, taken within the last six months
- Proof of residence in the consular district may be requested (e.g. driving licence, utility or bank statement)
- Minors under 16: the guardian’s passport and proof of guardianship
Sources: Embassy of the People’s Republic of China – passport and travel document applications (official instructions) (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: 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), Norway (honorary), Panama (embassy), South Korea (embassy). The full list of all 38 missions is on the overview page for Trinidad and Tobago.
Closing days
Public holidays in Trinidad and Tobago are New Year’s Day, Spiritual Baptist Liberation Day (30 March), Good Friday, Easter Monday, Indian Arrival Day (30 May), Corpus Christi, Labour Day (19 June), African Emancipation Day (1 August), Independence Day (31 August), Republic Day (24 September), Christmas Day and Boxing Day, plus Eid-ul-Fitr and Divali, whose dates the President appoints each year. Under the Public Holidays and Festivals Act, a holiday that falls on a Sunday moves to the next day that is not already a public holiday; Carnival Monday and Tuesday are not public holidays, but many offices close. The embassy may also close on public holidays of China.
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).
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Details checked on 25 October 2026. Sources: Ministry of Foreign and CARICOM Affairs of Trinidad and Tobago – Foreign Missions: Embassy of China in Trinidad and Tobago (checked on 25 October 2026), Embassy of China in Trinidad and Tobago, 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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