As Trinidad and Tobago’s diplomatic representation in the UK, the High Commission of Trinidad and Tobago in London handles political, economic and consular relations. As both countries are members of the Commonwealth, the mission is called a High Commission and is headed by a High Commissioner rather than an ambassador.
Contact Details
| Address | 42 Belgrave Square, London SW1X 8NT, United Kingdom |
| hclondon@foreign.gov.tt | |
| Website | foreign.gov.tt/hclondon |
| National Day | 31 August (Independence Day) |
Opening Hours
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 09:00 - 17:00 |
| Tuesday | 09:00 - 17:00 |
| Wednesday | 09:00 - 17:00 |
| Thursday | 09:00 - 17:00 |
| Friday | 09:00 - 17:00 |
Opening hours as published in the FCDO London Diplomatic List (October 2026). Please confirm before your visit, especially on UK bank holidays and Trinidadian public holidays.
Location of the High Commission
Before your visit
Visitors go to 42 Belgrave Square, London SW1X 8NT.
- Opening hours (FCDO list): Monday to Friday from 09:00 to 17:00.
- Bring: your passport, plus originals and copies of every document needed for your application.
Consular services
What you can usually arrange here:
- Trinidadian passports and emergency travel documents
- Registration of births, marriages and deaths
- Certification and legalisation of documents
- Powers of attorney and notarial acts
- Certificates for pensions abroad
Do I need an appointment?
Many consular services require an appointment – check the mission’s website first.
Closing days
Like most offices in the UK, the high commission closes on UK bank holidays; the Trinidadian national day (31 August) often means a closure too. Many missions also close on their own national and religious holidays – call ahead.
Emergency assistance
In an emergency, Trinidadian citizens should contact the high commission. Missions can issue emergency travel documents, contact relatives and provide lists of lawyers or doctors; they cannot pay bills or act as a lawyer. In the UK, the emergency number is 999 (or 112).
Diplomatic missions of Trinidad and Tobago in the United Kingdom
Trinidad and Tobago in the United Kingdom
- London – High Commission of Trinidad and Tobago (this page)
Frequently asked questions about the High Commission of Trinidad and Tobago in London
Where is the Trinidadian High Commission in London?
At 42 Belgrave Square, London SW1X 8NT.
When is the Trinidadian High Commission in London open?
According to the FCDO London Diplomatic List: Monday to Friday from 09:00 to 17:00. Confirm before visiting.
What is the difference between a high commission and an embassy?
None in practice: Commonwealth countries call their embassies in each other’s capitals high commissions, headed by high commissioners.
Is the Trinidadian High Commission closed on the national day?
The FCDO list gives 31 August for Trinidad and Tobago; missions usually close or hold a reception on that day.
Details checked on 10 October 2026. Sources: UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office – London Diplomatic List (October 2026), foreign.gov.tt/hclondon. Rules and opening hours can change. Confirm with the high commission before your visit.
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