The Ministry of Homeland Security of Trinidad and Tobago has announced the upcoming launch of an online platform called the Online Arrival / Departure Card (ADC).
According to an invitation sent to the media, the initiative will be officially presented during an event scheduled for Wednesday, March 11, in Port of Spain, led by Minister of Homeland Security Roger Alexander. The ADC portal is expected to go live on March 17.
This new system is designed to replace the paper immigration cards traditionally completed by passengers either onboard aircraft or upon arrival in the country. Once operational, the platform will allow travelers to submit their immigration declaration online before both arriving in and departing from the twin-island nation.
Authorities say the reform is part of an effort to modernize border management and speed up passenger processing.
An online declaration to complete before traveling to Trinidad and Tobago
According to information provided by the Immigration Division, the platform is expected to be accessible within 72 hours prior to arrival or departure from the country.
To use the system, travelers will need to:
- create an account on the government portal travel.gov.tt;
- upload a photo of the biographical page of their passport;
- complete the electronic form corresponding to their arrival or departure.
Once the declaration is submitted, the system will generate a digital receipt containing a unique code and a QR code. This document can be presented to immigration officers either on a mobile phone or as a printed copy.
Authorities hope the procedure will reduce the time spent filling out forms at the airport and streamline immigration processing, particularly at Piarco International Airport, the country’s main gateway.
A new step in the digital transformation of Trinidad and Tobago’s immigration system
For the authorities, the new platform is intended to help modernize border procedures.
The introduction of this initiative represents a significant step in the Government’s ongoing efforts to enhance operational efficiency, strengthen border security, and improve the overall travel experience for visitors and returning nationals.
Similar digital arrival card systems are already in use in several Caribbean destinations, including Antigua and Barbuda, Aruba, Dominica, and more recently Grenada.
In 2024, Trinidad and Tobago had already introduced an electronic visa (e-Visa) system designed to simplify entry procedures for certain nationalities requiring a visa.
With the introduction of the digital arrival and departure card, authorities are continuing their objective of gradually digitizing international travel formalities and aligning their procedures with those adopted by many other countries.
The government is expected to provide further details on how the system will operate and on the full rollout timeline during the press conference marking the platform’s official launch.
