RENEWAL OF MACHINE READABLE PASSPORT (MRP) 16 AND

High Commission for the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago

42 Belgrave Square, London, SW1X 8NT

Tel.: (01144) 207 245 9351 ▪ Fax: (01144) 207 823 1065▪ E-mail: hclondonimmi[email protected]ov.tt

▪ Website: http://foreign.gov.tt/hclondon

RENEWAL OF MACHINE READABLE PASSPORT (MRP)

16 AND OVER

If you are already the holder of a Trinidad and Tobago Machine Readable Passport, the

following Original documents as well as coloured photocopies, must be submitted via

Post/Courier. Renewing a machine-readable passport (MRP) means your current/last issued

passport begins with TA, TB or BA

1) GUIDELINES ON COMPLETION AND SUBMISSION OF APPLICATION FORM

 A completed Trinidad and Tobago Passport Renewal Form (green border). Please note

all applicants are required to sign the specimen signature box at (section 4) and the

signature box of the declaration section (section 9). Please ensure that your signature does

not touch the border when signing. Forms are available at the Trinidad and Tobago

High Commission, London or via the Trinidad and Tobago Ministry of Foreign Affairs

website: https://foreign.gov.tt/missions-consuls/tt-missions-abroad/diplomatic-

missions/high-commission-london-united-kingdom/

 The form is to be completed by applicants sixteen (16) years and over ONLY if your

current/last passport is/was a Machine Readable Passport. Children under the age of

sixteen (16) must appear in person with a parent/legal guardian.

 Application forms must be thoroughly completed and contact information must be

provided. Please note incomplete forms will cause a delay in your application.

 Form to printed on white photocopy paper only. Use of recycled paper is prohibited.

2) REQUIREMENTS

 Applications for the renewal of adult Machine Readable passports must be submitted via

post/courier. The passport for renewal (even if expired) should be submitted with a

coloured photocopy of the bio data page of the said Passport. Persons unable to submit

the actual passport upon submission of the application, may post in a coloured photocopy

of the bio data page. Please note the passport (WITHOUT EXCEPTION) must be

submitted prior to the newly issued passport being dispatched.

 Original Marriage Certificate/s and/or Divorce document/s (not a scanned copy)

(applicable because of changes since last passport application). Female applicants

who are married MUST submit their marriage certificate(s). “Single” indicates that you

were never married. You must declare your marriage(s) and provide your marriage

certificate(s) even if you have not/never taken your spouse’s surname. For multiple

marriages, all original certificates including decree absolutes or spouse's death certificate

MUST be submitted. (applicable because of changes since last passport application).

 Original Naturalisation/Registration Certificate/s (not a scanned copy) and a

legible coloured photocopy (applicable because of changes since last passport

application).

 Original Affidavit(s), Statutory Declaration(s), Deed Poll(s) or Change of Name Deed(s)

(applicable if there has been a name change since you applied for your current passport).

Deed Polls or Change of Name Deeds must be registered by the Local Government

Authority of the country in which the document was obtained.

 Applicants aged 16 and those who have not yet attained the age of 18, must submit a

notarized copy of the bio data page of the passport of the parent/legal guardian, giving

permission (Section 7).

 If only one parent is named on the Certificate of Birth of the child, the parent named on

the Birth Certificate can tender the application. If custody of the minor child/children has

been awarded, evidence of the court order must be produced along with other relevant

documentary evidence as may be required to support the claim. If parents have joint

custody, the other parent must submit a declaration giving consent for the application of

the child's passport.

 Two (2) passport sized photos. See Portrait Quality listed below for further

specifications of photos (for individuals submitting via post/courier);

Portrait Quality

o Only coloured photographs are acceptable.

o The background for the image must be pure white.

o The portrait size must be at least 5cm x 5cm or 41mm x 31 mm.

o The image in the portrait should take up 70% of the vertical dimension, showing

a close-up of head and the top of the shoulders.

o The portrait must be taken with the subject’s head upright and looking directly at

the camera; both edges of the face and ears should be clearly visible with a

neutral expression.

o The portrait should be in sharp focus with no shadows or reflections on the face.

o A full front view of applicant’s face, with eyes open and without glasses

(unless there is a physical disability), are to be taken. NB: Head-dress may be

accepted only in keeping with religious customs or for medical reasons. In ALL

cases, full facial features from bottom of chin to top of forehead must be clearly

visible, i.e. absolutely no hair on your forehead or falling at the sides of the

face. No headbands.

o All facial jewellery (nose, eye rings etc.) MUST BE REMOVED.

o The portrait should be on high quality photographic paper with high resolution.

o DO NOT pin, staple or glue photographs to the application form.

o Photographs MUST have been taken within the last six (6) month.

3) PAYMENT OF THE APPLICATION FEE IN THE UNITED KINGDOM

Adults (16 and over)

£44.00 (Ordinary Passport

32 page)

Senior citizens 60 and over

are exempt from the passport

fee but must pay the

Diplomatic Service Charge

(DMSC)

£14.00 (Ordinary Passport

32 page)

Please note there is no card payment facility.

 CASH PAYMENTS - Payment will be accepted in Cash, for appointments

conducted at the High Commission, or applications being submitting over the counter

ONLY. KINDLY BRING EXACT CASH.

 Individuals submitting applications via post/courier MUST NOT send Cash with

their application as this is against the law in the UK. If applications are received

via post/courier with cash enclosed, the application WILL NOT BE PROCESSED.

The applicant will be required to collect the cash in person from our office or give

written authorization for an individual to collect on your behalf (please note the

original authorization letter must be submitted along with the individual’s

photographic identification).

 POSTAL ORDERS – Applicants residing within the UK and submitting their

application via post/courier must enclose a Postal Order with their application. (See

bullet point below on submission of Postal Orders)

 INTERNATIONAL MONEY ORDERS NOT BANKERS DRAFTS – Applicants

residing outside the UK, must enclose an International Money Order with their

application. (See bullet point below on submission of International Money

Orders).

 Postal Order and International Money Orders must be made payable to “Trinidad and

Tobago High Commission” only and no other variations of the name. If submitting

applications for multiple persons, individual Postal Orders or Money Orders must

submitted. International Money Orders must be drawable at a London, UK bank

(except CITIBANK or its affiliations). Please ensure there is no mention of

CITIBANK on the order even though payable at an affiliate bank in London.

 If the incorrect amount is stated on the Postal Order or International Money Order, the

application will be pended until the balance has been received. Kindly note Money

Orders are only valid for a period of six (6) months.

 The Mission is unable to accept payment via Western Union, Money Gram or Bank to

Bank Transfer. If a relative or friend resides in the UK they can mail in a Postal Order

for the specified amount making mention of whom the payment is for. They can also

make a cash payment at the Mission. Please note they should only make the payment

when your documents have arrived at the Mission and payment can only be made in

British Pounds.

 Personal Cheques are not accepted.

 Persons residing in Trinidad and Tobago can post a Bankers Draft to the Mission here in

London for the specified amount on behalf of the applicant.

 DO NOT SEND CASH IN THE MAIL/POST

4) VALIDITY OF PASSPORTS ISSUED

The Machine Readable passports will be valid for a maximum period of ten (10) from the date of

issue.

The High Commission does not have any control over the delivery time for a passport,

applications are forwarded to Port of Spain for processing, and upon completion, are returned to

the High Commission for delivery to the applicants. Applicants and therefore advised to submit

their applications at least/approximately six (6) months prior to its expiration to allow for

processing time and thereby not be without a valid passport in the meantime.

N.B.* COLOUR PHOTOCOPIES OF ALL DOCUMENTS MUST ACCOMPANY

ORIGINALS AND MUST BE LEGIBLE.

ANY DOCUMENT NOT RECORDED IN ENGLISH MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY AN

OFFICIAL TRANSLATION IN ENGLISH.

PREVIOUS PASSPORTS MUST BE TENDERED FOR CANCELLATION WHEN MAILING

IN APPLICATIONS FOR RENEWALS. (PLEASE SEE METHODS OF COLLECTION) IT IS

ALSO IMPORTANT THAT YOU "CHECK THE DETAILS" FOR CORRECTNESS

AND IMMEDIATELY REPORT ANY DISCREPANCIES TO THE ISSUING OFFICE

ONLY DOCUMENTS NOTARIZED BY A SOLICITOR/NOTARY

PUBLIC/COMMISSION OF OATS ARE ACCEPTED

LAMINATED DOCUMENTS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED

THE USE OF CORRECTION FLUID IS STRICLY PROHIBITED

PLEASE DO NOT BEND OR FOLD THE FORM(S)