The High Commission of India in Trinidad and Tobago is located in Port of Spain and represents India in Trinidad and Tobago, serving Indian citizens who live in or visit the country.
Contact Details
| Address | 6 Victoria Avenue, Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago |
| Telephone | +1 868 225 4340 +1 868 225 4348 |
| hc.pospain@mea.gov.in | |
| Website | www.hcipos.gov.in |
| Head of Mission | Dr Pradeep Singh Rajpurohit, High Commissioner |
Opening Hours
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 09:30 - 12:30 |
| Tuesday | 09:30 - 12:30 |
| Wednesday | 09:30 - 12:30 |
| Thursday | 09:30 - 12:30 |
| Friday | 09:30 - 12:30 |
Hours shown: submission of visa, consular, passport and OCI applications, according to the Indian high commission’s website (October 2026). Collection: Monday to Friday 15:30–16:30. Closed on the days listed under “Closing days” below.
Location of the High Commission
Before your visit
- Location: The high commission is in Port of Spain; from the street, Woodford Square in downtown Port of Spain is about 1 km away in a straight line, and Piarco International Airport (POS) about 21 km. (distances: OpenStreetMap)
- Good to know: The working hours of the high commission are 09:00 to 17:30; collection is on the date given when the application is submitted. The high commission is also accredited to Dominica, Grenada and Montserrat.
About the High Commission of India in Trinidad and Tobago
The high commissioner is Dr Pradeep Singh Rajpurohit, according to Trinidad and Tobago’s list of foreign missions.
Documents checklist
What Indian citizens usually need to bring for the most common requests, based on official Indian government information:
Re-issue of an Indian passport abroad
- Register and fill in the application on the Passport Seva portal for Indian embassies and consulates, then print the completed form
- Take the printout and your documents to the application centre named by the embassy or consulate for your area
- Your current passport in original, with self-attested photocopies of the first two and last two pages (including the ECR/non-ECR page) and any observation page
- Original documents plus one set of self-attested photocopies
- ICAO-compliant photographs (required since 1 September 2025)
- For a change of name or spouse’s name: e.g. marriage certificate or divorce decree
Sources: Ministry of External Affairs, India – Passport Seva at Indian embassies and consulates, Passport Seva – documents required for re-issue of passport (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: Argentina (embassy), Jamaica (high commission), Japan (embassy), Lebanon (honorary), Mexico (embassy), Netherlands (embassy), Nigeria (high commission), Norway (honorary), Panama (embassy), Peru (embassy), Portugal (honorary), Slovakia (honorary), Slovenia (honorary), South Korea (embassy), Spain (embassy), Suriname (honorary), Switzerland (honorary), United Kingdom (high commission), United States (embassy), Venezuela (embassy). The full list of all 38 missions is on the overview page for Trinidad and Tobago.
Closing days
According to the Indian high commission’s website, the high commission is closed on these days:
- 1 January 2026 – New Year’s Day
- 26 January 2026 – Republic Day
- 4 March 2026 – Holi
- 21 March 2026 – Eid-ul-Fitr
- 26 March 2026 – Ram Navami
- 3 April 2026 – Good Friday
- 19 June 2026 – Labour Day
- 15 August 2026 – Independence Day (India)
- 31 August 2026 – Independence Day of Trinidad and Tobago
- 4 September 2026 – Janmashtami
- 24 September 2026 – Republic Day of Trinidad and Tobago
- 2 October 2026 – Mahatma Gandhi’s Birthday
- 19 October 2026 – Maha Navami
- 20 October 2026 – Dussehra (Vijay Dashmi)
- 8 November 2026 – Diwali (Deepavali)
- 24 November 2026 – Guru Nanak’s Birthday
- 25 December 2026 – Christmas Day
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: High Commission of India in Trinidad and Tobago (checked on 25 October 2026), High Commission of India, Port of Spain – working hours, High Commission of India, Port of Spain – list of holidays 2026, Public Holidays and Festivals Act, Chap. 19:05 (Laws of Trinidad and Tobago), GOV.UK foreign travel advice: Trinidad and Tobago (getting help), www.hcipos.gov.in.
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