How to send a letter to Trinidad and Tobago

How to address and send post to another country — the address layout, postage, delivery times and what you can and can’t send.

Trinidad and Tobago

Sending post to Trinidad and Tobago
Full name on envelopeRequired
Delivery time7-18 business days typical.
PostageLetter, Parcel, Registered, EMS.
PostcodePostal codes exist (6 digits) but not widely used on all mail.

✉️ Addressing the envelope

Address layout
Full Name
P.O. Box <number> or <House + Street>
LOCALITY
TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO
Example
Aisha Mohammed
P.O. Box 1234
PORT OF SPAIN
TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO
More examples
Street:
Daniel Singh
12 Queen St
SAN FERNANDO
TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO
Full name
Required
Full name recommended.
Postcode
Postal codes exist (6 digits) but not widely used on all mail.
Language
English; uppercase locality.

📮 Sending

Postage methods
Letter, Parcel, Registered, EMS.
Delivery times
7-18 business days typical.

⏱️ How long letters take to reach Trinidad and Tobago

From anywhere
about 3 weeks (20 letters)

Based on letters our members logged and marked as received over the last two years, using the quicker letters on each route. A letter may arrive sooner: members don’t always mark a letter as received as soon as it arrives.

🛃 Customs and restrictions

Customs
CN22/CN23 for goods.
Restrictions
Dangerous goods restricted.

💡 Tips

Use PO Box where available; add phone.
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