Getting a Driver's License in Trinidad & Tobago

Sometimes when you're new to a country a task like getting your driver's license can make you feel like you're 16 years old again trying to pass your driver's test. Here's an overview of the process of getting your driver's license in Trinidad & Tobago.

Requirements for a Foreigner to Legally Drive in Trinidad & Tobago

In Trinidad & Tobago, a foreigner can legally drive with a valid foreign driver's license for up to 90 days. After this period, they must obtain a local driver's license. The requirements do not differ based on the city, state, or region.

Process for a Foreigner to Obtain a Local Driver's License

The process for a foreigner to obtain a local driver's license in Trinidad & Tobago is as follows:

• Visit the Licensing Authority with the following documents:

  • Valid foreign driver's license
  • Valid passport and immigration documents
  • Two recent passport-sized photographs
  • TT$30 (approximately US$5) for the application fee

• Complete the Driver's License Application Form, which can be obtained at the Licensing Authority office.

• Undergo a vision test conducted by the Licensing Authority.

• Surrender your valid foreign driver's license. It will be returned to you upon leaving Trinidad & Tobago or if you cancel your application.

• Once approved, pay the relevant fees for the local driver's license:

  • TT$600 (approximately US$100) for a 5-year license

• Collect your local driver's license from the Licensing Authority.

The entire process may take several weeks, so it is advisable to start the procedure well in advance of the 90-day period.