Ministry of Foreign and CARICOM Affairs

The Ministry of Foreign and CARICOM Affairs is in the process of finalising the development of a National Diaspora Policy. Accordingly, comments from all members of the public and stakeholders on the draft document are welcomed. For more information please visit: https://foreign.gov.tt/resources/news/comments-draft-national-diaspora-policy/ Please forward all comments to diasporafeedback@foreign.gov.ttMore Info

Consulate General in New York, U.S.A.

CGNY - Hours of Operation - 2023

cgny - Passport Appointment Request

BIRTH CERTIFICATE IN TWO WEEKS

Vital Events – Birth, Adoption, Marriage and Death Certificates

Nationals in the United States are kindly advised of the Registrar General Department’s new Online System, for obtaining

You can now apply directly to the Registrar General’s Department online and have your Birth, Adoption, Marriage or Death Certificate sent to you by express courier in as fast as two weeks.

Visit the Registrar General Dept. website:

Please have the following at hand :

The address to which you want the certificate to be sent(Please note that you can request the certificate to be sent to an address in Trinidad and Tobago)
Credit card.

For any clarifications about the new system, feel free to email us at:

and we will be in contact with you shortly thereafter

Website: www.foreign.gov.tt/cgnewyork
OR
Facebook Page: www.facebook.com/ttcgny

Consulate General, New York – Jurisdiction and Scope

The Consulate General of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago in New York first opened its doors in November 1970 and has functioned continuously since that year.

The Consulate General is located at 125, Maiden Lane, 4th Floor, New York, NY 10038. As a Response to the COVID 19 Pandemic, the Consulate General will no longer be accepting unscheduled walk-in visits from members of the public. In-person visits for Immigration, Consular and Administrative Services will be BY APPOINTMENT ONLY. The Consulate General is closed on certain Trinidad and Tobago and USA holidays. Please check the list of holidays on this page.

The Consulate General in New York exercises consular jurisdiction in the following states of the eastern seaboard of the United States of America – Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island and Vermont. All of the other states are covered by our Embassy in Washington, D.C. and the Consulate General in Miami.

The primary role and function of this office is to manage consular relations between Trinidad and Tobago and the US States to which the Consulate General is accredited to. These include, inter alia:

Providing services to citizens of Trinidad and Tobago resident in the area of its jurisdiction;

Providing services and information to non-citizens interested in visiting, studying, working, doing business or investing in Trinidad and Tobago;

Promoting the interests of Trinidad and Tobago, including culture, tourism, commerce, education and trade and investment, and developing mutually beneficial relationships in these and other strategic areas;

Engaging and empowering the Trinidad and Tobago diaspora.

The Consulate General liaises with the Ministry of Foreign and CARICOM Affairs, other Government Departments, public and private sector institutions and entities in Trinidad and Tobago, public and private sector organizations and diaspora groups in New York City and the nine (9) states in its jurisdiction to execute its functions.

The Consulate General’s clientele includes citizens of Trinidad and Tobago resident in its area of jurisdiction as well as travelers from Trinidad and Tobago, foreign citizens seeking interaction with Trinidad and Tobago, American individuals and corporate entities as well as New York City, State and other government officials.

The Consul General

Previous Consuls General include:

Dr. Rudrawatee Nan Ramgoolam 2011 - 2015
Dr. Harold Robertson 2004 - 2010
Mr. Terrence Walker 1998 - 2004
Mr. George McKenzie 1995 - 1998
Mr. Learie Rousseau 1990 - 1995
Mr. Babooram Rambissoon 1982 - 1990
Ms. Shastri Ali 1981 - 1982
Mr. Muhmad S. Dean Aziz 1978 - 1980
Mr. Joseph Cooper 1974 - 1978
Mr. Cecil Alleyne 1973 - 1974
Mr. Wilfred S. Naimool 1970 - 1973

Events

News

Please be advised that this is the official website for the Consulate General of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago in New York.

Draft Diaspora Policy - September 2021

Contact Information

Consulate General for the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago, New York

Mr. J. André Laveau, Consul General
Address: 125 Maiden Lane, 4th Floor
New York, N.Y. 10038
Country: United States
Phone: 1-212-682-7272
Fax: 1-212-232-0368
Email: cgnyconsulateinfo@foreign.gov.tt
Website: http://foreign.gov.tt/cgnewyork

Hours of operation 2023:

8:00am - 2:00pm - Immigration Services
8:00am - 3:00pm - Administrative Services
8:00am - 3:00pm - Telephone Queries

Closed on Consulate General holidays 2024 (click here for list)

Vacancies at the Consulate General in New York, U.S.A.

No vacancies at the moment

01. CGNY - Machine Readable Passport (MRP) RENEWAL Instructions by mail
02. CGNY - MRP Renewal Form
03. CGNY - First time MRP Adult Application Instructions
04. CGNY - First time MRP Adult Application Form
05. CGNY - Child Passport Application Instructions
06. CGNY - Child Passport Application Form
07. CGNY - Notification form for lost, stolen or mutilated Passport Form
08. CGNY - Third Party Authorisation Form - Machine Readable Passport (MRP)
09. CGNY - Verification of Identity of Applicant Form
10. CGNY - Emergency Certificate Guidelines
11. CGNY - Emergency Certificate Application Form
12. CGNY - Restoration of Trinidad and Tobago Citizenship Guidelines
13. CGNY - Renunciation of Trinidad and Tobago Citizenship Guidelines
14. CGNY - Trinidad and Tobago Visa Application Instructions
15. CGNY - Trinidad and Tobago Visa Application Form
16. CGNY - Fee Chart Immigration Services
17. CGNY - Birth Certificate - Form and Instructions
18. CGNY - Marriage Certificate - Form and Instructions
19. CGNY - Death Certificate Application and Instructions
20. CGNY - Adoption Certificate Application and Instructions
21. CGNY - (Muslim) DIVORCE Decree Application and Instructions
22. CGNY - HUMAN REMAINS Instructions
23. CGNY - CREMATED REMAINS (Accompanied)
24. CGNY - CREMATED REMAINS (Un-accompanied)
25. CGNY - Guidelines for Notary Certification and Authentication
26. CGNY - Transmission of Documents
27. CGNY - Certificate of Non Impediment - Application and Instructions
28. CGNY - Verification of Medical Practitioner
29. CGNY - Certificate of Character Instructions and Application Form
30. CGNY - Pensioner Forms and Instructions
CG New York List of Public Holidays 2024
RFP Resurfacing of Tracks at HCS-Aug24

Notices

22nd Edition Inside Foreign Affairs Newsletter

Update To Short Stay Visa Waiver

COMMENTS ON DRAFT NATIONAL DIASPORA POLICY

Tax Concessions Granted To Returning Nationals

Public Statement of the Ministry of Foreign and CARICOM Affairs in compliance with Sections 7, 8, 9 of the Freedom of Information Act

Lifting of the Suspension of Korea's Visa-free Entry Scheme for Nationals of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago

Public Notice - Michael Ross

NOTICE FOR INFORMATION ON TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO NATIONALS IN ISRAEL

THE E-MONEY ISSUER (AMENDMENT) ORDER, 2023

The Sports Company of Trinidad & Tobago Limited - Tender ID#012-PROJ-007-082024 - RFP for the Resurfacing of the Athletic Tracks at the Hasely Crawford Stadium