The High Commission of the United Kingdom in Trinidad and Tobago is located in Port of Spain and represents the United Kingdom in Trinidad and Tobago, serving British citizens who live in or visit the country.
Contact Details
| Address | 19 St. Clair Avenue, St. Clair, Port of Spain 190125, Trinidad and Tobago |
| Telephone | +1 868 350 0444 |
| Website | www.gov.uk/world/organisations/british-high-commission-trinidad-and-tobago |
| Head of Mission | Jon Mark Dean, High Commissioner |
Opening Hours
According to GOV.UK (October 2026), the high commission receives visitors by appointment only.
Location of the High Commission
Before your visit
- Appointment: required, according to GOV.UK (October 2026).
- Location: The high commission is in St. Clair, Port of Spain; from the street, Woodford Square in downtown Port of Spain is about 2 km away in a straight line, and Piarco International Airport (POS) about 22 km. (distances: OpenStreetMap)
- Good to know: Public access is by appointment only (emergency travel documents, notarial and documentary services, booked online). British passports can be collected from 2 pm to 3 pm, Monday to Thursday. The high commission offers no visa or passport enquiry service; emergency consular assistance for British nationals is available 24 hours through the contact form.
About the High Commission of the United Kingdom in Trinidad and Tobago
The high commissioner is Jon Mark Dean, according to Trinidad and Tobago’s list of foreign missions. The British High Commission is in the same building as the German Embassy.
Do I need an appointment?
Yes. According to GOV.UK (October 2026), visits are by appointment.
Documents checklist
Prepare these documents before your appointment. The lists are taken from official British sources:
Renewing a British passport from abroad
- British embassies and consulates do not issue passports – apply online with HM Passport Office on GOV.UK
- Your old passport, which you send with the application
- A digital photo
- A credit or debit card for the fee
- Any valid passports you hold from another country (the passport or a colour copy of every page)
Emergency travel document
- For British nationals outside the UK who need to travel within 6 weeks
- Your passport is lost, stolen, damaged, full or recently expired, or you cannot renew it in time
- Usually valid for a single or return journey through up to 5 countries
- Apply online on GOV.UK
Sources: GOV.UK – renew or apply for a British passport from overseas, GOV.UK – emergency travel document (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), Australia (high commission), Bahamas (honorary), Botswana (honorary), Brazil (embassy), Canada (high commission), 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), 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 GOV.UK, the high commission is closed on these days:
- 1 January 2026 – New Year’s Day
- 16 February 2026 – Carnival Monday
- 17 February 2026 – Carnival Tuesday
- 20 March 2026 – Eid-ul-Fitr
- 30 March 2026 – Spiritual Baptist Liberation Day
- 3 April 2026 – Good Friday
- 6 April 2026 – Easter Monday
- 4 June 2026 – Corpus Christi
- 19 June 2026 – Labour Day
- 31 August 2026 – Independence Day
- 24 September 2026 – Republic Day
- 25 December 2026 – Christmas Day
GOV.UK also lists Diwali as “Monday 20 October (TBC)”; Trinidad and Tobago later appointed 8 November 2026 as the Divali holiday (Legal Notice No. 832 of 2026), so that line is not shown here.
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 the United Kingdom can contact the High Commission of Trinidad and Tobago in London.
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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 the United Kingdom in Trinidad and Tobago (checked on 25 October 2026), GOV.UK – British High Commission Port of Spain, Public Holidays and Festivals Act, Chap. 19:05 (Laws of Trinidad and Tobago), GOV.UK foreign travel advice: Trinidad and Tobago (getting help), www.gov.uk/world/organisations/british-high-commission-trinidad-and-tobago.
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