Published on 1 February 2026

Bilateral relations Switzerland–Trinidad and Tobago

Switzerland maintains good relations with Trinidad and Tobago, though these are limited in scope. Trade between Switzerland and Trinidad and Tobago primarily revolves around pharmaceutical and chemical products.

Key aspects of diplomatic relations

Switzerland and Trinidad and Tobago have signed agreements on double taxation, air traffic and the reciprocal protection of investments. The Swiss embassy in Caracas (Venezuela) represents Switzerland's interests in Trinidad and Tobago.

Treaty database

Government of Trinidad and Tobago

Caribbean Community CARICOM

Economic cooperation

In 2023 Switzerland imported goods worth CHF 564,000 from Trinidad and Tobago, mainly agricultural products, chemicals and machinery. Swiss exports to Trinidad and Tobago – primarily pharmaceutical products and machinery – amounted to CHF 6.1 million.

Trade promotion, Switzerland Global Enterprise SGE

Cooperation in education, research and innovation

Researchers and artists who are citizens of Trinidad and Tobago can apply to the State Secretariat for Education, Research and Innovation (SERI) for Swiss Government Excellence Scholarships.

Swiss Government Excellence Scholarships for Foreign Scholars and Artists, SERI

Institute of International Relations at the University of the West Indies

Swiss nationals in Trinidad and Tobago

There were 95 Swiss nationals living in Trinidad and Tobago in 2023.

History of bilateral relations

Switzerland recognised Trinidad and Tobago on the day the country declared its independence in 1962.Switzerland opened a consulate in Trinidad and Tobago in 2016.

Lesser Antilles, historical Dictionary of Switzerland (de, fr, it)

Diplomatic Documents of Switzerland, Dodis

Documents

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