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Roger Alexander Apologises as Trinidad and Tobago Passport Delays Stretch Into 2027

Trinidad and Tobago passport applicants face lengthy processing and appointment delays, reportedly into 2027. Minister Roger Alexander has apologised and says an electronic passport system is planned for early 2027.

Photo via Guardian · from Passport applicants complain of delays amid reported booklet shortage

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Updated Nov 7, 2026

Passport applicants have reported waits of 15 to 17 weeks, while some appointment dates reportedly extend to 2027.
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Roger Alexander apologised and said Immigration Division improvements and an electronic passport system by early 2027 would ease delays.
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Beckles is seeking confirmation of a promised 48,000-booklet shipment and an update on e-passport procurement.
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Nov 7, 2026

Alexander apologises for lengthy passport delays

Homeland Security Minister Roger Alexander apologised for long passport delays, including appointment dates reportedly stretching into mid-2027, and said the Government is moving toward an electronic passport system by early 2027. He said the problems were inherited and promised the public that improvements to the Immigration Division would ease the backlog.

Nov 6, 2026

Government must explain passport delays before Christmas

Opposition Leader Penelope Beckles is pressing the Government for answers over passport delays, saying online appointment slots are now showing dates as far ahead as April 2027 despite promised passport shipments. She questioned whether expected deliveries arrived and asked for updates on the new e-passport system, as applicants face long waits amid holiday travel concerns.

Nov 5, 2026

Penny demands answers from Alexander on passport shortage

Opposition Leader Penelope Beckles is pressing Homeland Security Minister Roger Alexander for answers over severe passport delays, saying some applicants are being given appointments as far away as April 2027. She also questioned whether a promised shipment of 48,000 passport booklets arrived and sought updates on the stalled e-passport procurement, as Christmas travel nears.

Nov 3, 2026

Passport applicants complain of delays amid reported booklet shortage

Passport applicants in Trinidad and Tobago are still facing delays of months, with Immigration Division sources saying booklet stocks remain critically low as Christmas travel approaches. Former COTT president Curtis Jordan said he has waited 15 weeks for his child’s passport, while another applicant reported receiving theirs after 17 weeks, far beyond the advertised processing times.

Roger Alexander Apologises as Trinidad and Tobago Passport Delays Stretch Into 2027

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