How to get a Trinidad and Tobago visa from Ethiopia

• Ethiopians who want to travel to Trinidad and Tobago for tourism, sightseeing, visiting friends or relatives, or other leisure activities are eligible to apply for the tourist visa.
• A valid Ethiopian passport with a minimum validity of 6 months beyond your departure date from Trinidad and Tobago is required for your visa application.
• You are required to fully complete 2 copies of the visa application form and attach a recent passport-sized photograph to each. Note that incomplete application forms will not be processed.
• You must submit an original letter of invitation from your host (family or friend) or tour organiser in Trinidad and Tobago clearly stating the purpose of your travel, duration of travel and the source of funding for your trip to the country.
• You must also present the original letter of employment, signed by both you and your employer, stating your role in the company, your salary, duration of employment and proof that you will continue in your role at the company after your trip.
• You should also provide proof of hotel or private accommodation such as the name and contact details of your host, the hotel or guesthouse you will be staying for the entire duration of your stay.
• You are to provide proof of financial means for the entire duration of your stay in Trinidad and Tobago. This could be in the form of the original copies of your bank statements for the last 6 months or any other financial document that can prove your financial solvency.
• You are required to provide your confirmed travel itinerary. Itis not advisable to purchase your flight ticket before your visa application is approved.
• If a minor is travelling alone or with anyone other than the parents or legal guardians, they are required to submit notarised authorisation from their parents or guardians.
• You should submit your application in person and provide proof of payment of the visa fee.
• The tourist visa is valid for 90 days.
• Holders of the tourist visa are not permitted to work or be paid for services rendered while in Trinidad and Tobago without a work permit.
• If you have a work permit that is valid for more than 3 months, you can apply for a multiple-entry visa.
• Travellers are advised to get vaccinations for hepatitis A and typhoid before travelling to Trinidad and Tobago.

• Foreign nationals who want to travel to Trinidad and Tobago for business purposes are to apply for a business visa.
• You are required to fully complete 2 copies of the visa application form and attach a recent passport-sized photograph to each.
• Your valid passport must have a minimum validity of 6 months beyond your departure date from Trinidad and Tobago.
• You are required to provide an original letter of invitation from a partner company in Trinidad and Tobago. The letter should state the purpose of your visit, the duration of your travel and the source of funding for your trip and all your expenses while you are in the country. The letter must have the stamp of the partner company.
• You must also provide an original business letter from your employer stating your position in the company, your salary and how long you have worked in the company.
• You are required to provide original copies of your bank account statements. The bank statements must be of the last 6 months.
• You must also submit a certified copy of your latest income tax return.
• If you have a business card, you may provide it for your visa application.
• If you are travelling to Trinidad and Tobago for business for the first time or for the first time within the last 365 days, you are advised to apply for a single-entry visa.
• You are required to provide a confirmed travel itinerary. You are, however, advised to not purchase your flight ticket until your visa application is approved.
• If you have a work permit that is valid for more than 3 months, you can apply for a multiple-entry visa.

The emergency numbers to call in Trinidad and Tobago are 811 (for an ambulance), 990 (for the police) and 999 (in case of a fire). You will also find good medical care on the islands. In fact, all public health facilities offer free emergency treatment to visitors.