Consulate General of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago
125 Maiden Lane, 4
th
Floor, New York, NY 10038, U.S.A.
Tel.: (212) 682-7272 ▪ Fax: (212) 232-0368 ▪ E-mail: cgnyconsulateinfo@foreign.gov.tt
▪ Website: www.foreign.gov.tt/cgnewyork
MACHINE READABLE PASSPORT (MRP) RENEWAL
INSTRUCTIONS AND GENERAL INFORMATION
FOR RENEWAL BY MAIL ONLY
1. PASSPORTS ARE RENEWABLE BY MAIL ONLY IF:-
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The current passport is Machine Readable (passport number begins with TA, TB, TC or BA).
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You are sixteen (16) years and older
2. GENERAL GUIDELINES:-
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The Trinidad and Tobago Machine Readable Passport (MRP) is provided to citizens of
Trinidad and Tobago only.
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This form is completed by applicants sixteen (16) years and over, ONLY if your current/last
issued passport is/was a MRP.
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ALL fees are to be paid by Money Order only and made payable to “Consulate General of
Trinidad and Tobago” (No Checks, Cash, Credit or Debit Cards accepted).
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The passport applications are sent to Port-of-Spain, Trinidad and Tobago for processing and
printing of the passport.
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Upon completion, passports will be mailed to your given home/mailing address and must be
signed for upon delivery by an adult.
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Passports will not be mailed to P.O. Boxes.
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The maximum period of validity is TEN (10) years from the date of issue.
3. REQUIREMENTS:-
THE APPLICANT MUST MAIL TO THE CONSULATE BY REGISTERED MAIL ONLY:–
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Completed and signed Application Form for the Renewal of Trinidad and Tobago (MRP).
o RENEWAL APPLICATION FORMS MUST BE PRINTED ON LEGAL SIZE
(8½” X 14”) PAPER, PRINTED ON BOTH SIDES AND IN COLOUR.
o Renewal application forms must be thoroughly completed and contact information must
be provided. (The use of correction fluid/liquid paper is not permitted).
o Applicants are to ensure that the boxes, “Specimen Signature of Applicant” at section 4
and the “Declaration of Applicant Signature” at section 9, are signed by the applicant
and that both signatures are similar. Please sign within the box; your signature must
not touch the lines of the box.
o If you are unable to print the forms, you may mail a request for form(s) to the Consulate
General, together with a self-addressed prepaid (15” x 10”) envelope, and forms will
be sent to you.
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The original Machine Readable Passport (whether or not expired). Please note that your
current passport will be retained until the completion of your new passport.
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Two (2) passport size photos (see specifications below).
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Money Order (Application fees listed below -#4)
IF YOUR STATUS HAS CHANGED SINCE THE ISSUE DATE OF YOUR CURRENT PASSPORT,
YOU MUST SUBMIT A NOTARIZED COLOR COPY OF THE FOLLOWING:-
By Marital Status – Marriage Certificate, Judgement of Divorce/Decree Absolut, Death
Certificate of spouse, whether or not your name was changed (applicable to women
only)
By Change of Name document – Court Order (Legal Name Change document), Deed
Poll(s).
By Citizenship – Naturalization Certificate(s) or Certificate of Citizenship and the foreign
country passport(s).
By Residence – Permanent Resident Card (Green Card) or Certificates (from countries
other than Trinidad and Tobago). - (If “US green card” - Submit a notarized colored
copy {both sides} of this document only).
APPLICANTS BETWEEN THE AGES SIXTEEN AND EIGHTEEN (16-18) YEARS:-
An additional form of valid picture ID MUST be submitted with the application (in
addition to the passport). If no form of valid ID is available, the parent must complete and
submit one “Verification of Identity Form”, duly notarized. (available on the webpage,
please follow guidelines on the form).
Section 6 of the Renewal form MUST be completed and a notarized colored copy of a
valid ID of the parent giving permission must accompany the application.
All court orders pertaining to custody of the Applicant must be submitted (if applicable).
TO ALL FEMALE APPLICANTS
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“Single” indicates that you were NEVER married.
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You MUST declare your marriage(s) and provide your marriage certificate(s), even if you
have not/never taken/used your married surname.
4. APPLICATION FEES AND MAILING INFORMATION:-
Fees are paid by MONEY ORDER ONLY and made payable to Consulate General of
Trinidad and Tobago. Individual money orders must be made for each application.
All fees quoted include the price of the passport, plus shipping:
● Applicants aged 16 to 59 years
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Applicants 60 years and over
Ninety Dollars (US$90.00)
Fifty Dollars (US$50.00)
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Delivery of completed passport is via FedEx
Applications should be placed in a 15” x 10” envelope, and submitted via REGISTERED
MAIL – e.g. USPS/FEDEX/UPS/DHL (in order to track the arrival of your package to
the Consulate General, New York). The applicant will only be contacted by an
Interviewing Officer (if necessary) when the application is before the officer. P l e a s e
D O N O T B E N D o r F O L D t h e f o r m ( s ) .
The mailing address is as follows:-
Consulate General of Trinidad and Tobago
125 Maiden Lane, 4
th
Floor
New York, NY 10038
Attention: Immigration – MRP Renewal
5. PHOTOGRAPH SPECIFICATION
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The photo shall be no more than 6 months old.
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Photo should show applicant with eyes open, clearly visible and mouth closed.
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There should be no hair on forehead or obscuring the eyes, ears or any part thereof.
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Applicant should be shown facing square to the camera, not looking over one
shoulder (portrait style), and with a neutral expression (no smiling).
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Applicant’s head should be upright, so that an imaginary horizontal line drawn between
the center of the eyes is parallel to the edge of the picture.
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Both edges of the face should be clearly visible (including the ears).
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BACKGROUND MUST BE WHITE
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The lighting should be even, with no shadows or reflection on face.
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The photo must be taken without glasses or contact lens.
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Headdress shall be accepted only in keeping with religious customs or for medical reasons.
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There shall be NO markings, tattoos or piercings on any part of the applicant’s face, as to
obscure an even appearance on the portrait.
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Photo should be in color, and photo size must be 2” x 2”.
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The size of the face from crown of head to chin must be between 1”- 1⅜”.
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Camouflage print/clothing must not be worn in the photo.
6. REPLACEMENT OF LOST, STOLEN OR MUTILATED PASSPORT
DOCUMENTS TO BE PRODUCED:
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Completed MRP Passport Renewal Application Form and all other items listed under
Requirements #3 above (with the exception of fees, which will be determined upon
approval).
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A Notification Form for a Lost, Stolen or Mutilated Passport, which must be certified by
a Commissioner of Affidavits/US Notary Public or Consul Immigration.
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If passport was valid, an Incident Report from the Police Station in the Applicant’s district
stating that the loss was reported. (If unable to secure the report, a letter can be
requested from the Consulate General to present to the precinct)
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In the case of destruction by fire, a report from the Fire Authorities would be required in
lieu of a Police Certificate. (If unable to secure the report, a letter can be requested
from the Consulate General to present to the Fire Department)
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If your passport is considered “Mutilated”, it must be submitted to the Consulate
General.
N.B. FEES VARY FOR THE REPLACEMENT OF A LOST, STOLEN OR MUTILATED
PASSPORT. THE FINAL AMOUNT WILL BE DETERMINED DURING PROCESSING.
A Machine Readable Passport reported Lost, Stolen, Damaged or Mutilated will
be deactivated upon submission of the relevant forms, and as a result, would
NO LONGER BE VALID for travel.
