Frequently Asked Questions:
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General Questions
- How can foreign documents be certified for official use in Trinidad & Tobago?
- Can foreign documents required for submission to Trinidad & Tobago be authenticated with an Apostille?
- What is Trinidad Tobago embassy document attestation?
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How can foreign documents be certified for official use in Trinidad & Tobago?
Documents issued in countries which are signatories to the Apostille Convention can be authenticated for use in Trinidad & Tobago by obtaining an apostille stamp from the authorities of the country of issue. This Apostille stamp should be recognised directly by Trinidad Tobago authorities as confirming the document’s authenticity. Countries which issue apostilles include 
Netherlands - United States - United Kingdom - India - Hong Kong - France - Germany - South Africa - Brazil - South Korea - Japan
Documents issued in countries which are not signatories to the Apostille Convention must be legalized in the country of issue and additional by the local Trinidad Tobago embassy or consulate.
Can foreign documents required for submission to Trinidad & Tobago be authenticated with an Apostille?
Yes - if the issuing country is a member of the Apostille Convention, then an Apostille Stamp issued in the issuing country will be accepted by Trinidad Tobago authorities.
What is Trinidad Tobago embassy document attestation?
Document attestation by Trinidad Tobago embassies is a procedure to legalize foreign documents that are required for submission to authorities in Trinidad & Tobago or in support of Trinidad Tobago visa or citizenship applications. Normally the document must be legalized by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the issuing country before being submitted to the embassy for attestation. A certified translation may also be required.
Since Trinidad & Tobago is a member of the Apostille Convention, documents issued by other countries that are signatory countries of the Apostille Convention can be legalized with an Apostille Stamp issued by the competent authority of the issuing country and do not require attestation by a Trinidad Tobago embassy to use in Trinidad & Tobago.
How can I certify a translation of a foreign document for use in Trinidad & Tobago?
A first option is to carry out a translation of the document in the country of origin. If the country of origin is a signatory to the Apostille Convention, a translation certified under local law can then be authenticated with an Apostille Stamp, giving the translation validity in Trinidad & Tobago.
If the originating country is not a member of the Apostille Convention and does issue Apostilles, a local translation will need to be certified by the originating country's Ministry of Foreign Affairs and by the Trinidad Tobago embassy or consulate. The Trinidad Tobago embassy may require a translation in any case in order to attest the original document. The embassy may have specific requirements for the translation, otherwise in most countries a locally certified, sworn or notarized translation can be authenticated by the originating country's Ministry of Foreign Affairs and then by the Trinidad Tobago embassy, making it valid for use in Trinidad & Tobago.
How can I get a quote to certify my documents?
To receive a quote, you can upload your documents using our online quotation form or send us your documents by email. After reviewing your documents and requirements, we will get back to you with a quotation:
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