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TRINIDAD TRAVEL GUIDELINES

Effective july 1, 2022: persons entering the republic of trinidad and tobago will no longer be required to produce a negative covid-19 pcr or lab approved antigen test result..

The public is reminded to adhere to the latest Public Health Guidelines. Persons can visit the Ministry of Health’s official social media pages or website here , for further information.

BEFORE YOU TRAVEL:

General requirements, visitors must also have an onward or return ticket to travel to the destination., persons entering trinidad must have a valid passport (valid for six months after the date of their departure) from their country of citizenship., visas are not required for most countries unless you plan to stay longer than 90-days., when you arrive:, health & safety guidelines.

• Wear masks when you go out in public (masks are mandatory in public spaces)
• Keep your distance from others (6ft)
• Stay home if you are ill
• Wash your hands often with soap and water or use an alcohol-based sanitizer
• Cough into a tissue or into the crook of your elbow
• Avoid touching your face
• Clean then sanitize surfaces (e.g. table tops, door knobs and cell phones).

The Trinidad and Tobago Ministry of Health requests recent travellers who experience a fever, cough, or respiratory distress to contact the Ministry of Health at 877-WELL (9355).

Visit the Ministry of Health’s website at: www.health.gov.tt  for additional information.

Travel Advisory

Effective July 1, 2022, travellers entering Trinidad and Tobago will no longer have to produce a negative PCR or antigen test as a requirement for entry.

British Airways resumed direct flights to Tobago from London, England.

Caribbean Airlines resumed direct flights to Tobago from New York, USA.

Other international flights are being served via the Piarco International Airport in Trinidad. Passengers can connect to Tobago from Trinidad on a 20-minute domestic flight with Caribbean Airlines.

Inter island Travel

Caribbean airlines.

Caribbean Airlines operates 12 roundtrips flights per day. Each flight is an estimated 25 minutes.

Book now with Caribbean Airlines

Ferry Services

• Buccoo Reef
• Galleons Passage

T&T Interisland Ferry Schedule  

International Flights

British Airways

Book your flight to Tobago with British Airways

Virgin Atlantic Visit Virgin Atlantic

Not allowed at this time. 

Effective Thursday, October 27, 2022, yachts can now berth directly in Tobago waters, without first berthing in Trinidad for the necessary approvals and clearance.

Cruisers/yachties coming directly to Tobago, please note that you MUST first berth at ports located at Scarborough or Charlotteville.

Upon arrival at either port, the following protocols MUST be followed:

• Firstly, contact the Port Health Unit (visit website or email [email protected]).
• Secondly, visit the Immigration Division’s office at either ports.
• Thirdly, visit the Customs and Excise Division’s office at either ports.

Face masks or face coverings covering the nose, mouth and chin are required to be at all health institutions.

Public Health Care

The Tobago COVID-19 hotline is up and running. Call 800-HEAL (4325) toll-free.

This hotline is strictly for persons with flu-like symptoms:  Fever with either:

• Sore throat
• Shortness of breath
• Muscle pains

Guidelines will be provided by the hotline. 

Private Health Care 

Victoria Labs at the ANR Robinson International Airport provides PCR testing services:

Victoria Labs Contact:  Facebook:   https://www.facebook.com/Victoria-Laboratories-Limited-463439963851861

Website:   http://www.victorialaboratories.com

Tobago PCR/Antigen test bookings : Book your PCR or antigen test

Where the result of a test conducted show that the person is suffering from the 2019 Novel Coronavirus:

• Isolation of that person or any persons who by exposure to infection from that person 
• Report to the Chief Medical Officer 
• Follow up guidelines on quarantine and treatment to a public hospital or designated quarantine facility will be made.   

Trinidad and Tobago Travel Restrictions

Traveler's COVID-19 vaccination status

Traveling from the United States to Trinidad and Tobago

Open for vaccinated visitors

COVID-19 testing

Not required

Not required for vaccinated visitors

Restaurants

Not required in public spaces.

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Can I travel to Trinidad and Tobago from the United States?

Most visitors from the United States, regardless of vaccination status, can enter Trinidad and Tobago.

Can I travel to Trinidad and Tobago if I am vaccinated?

Fully vaccinated visitors from the United States can enter Trinidad and Tobago without restrictions.

Can I travel to Trinidad and Tobago without being vaccinated?

Unvaccinated visitors from the United States can enter Trinidad and Tobago without restrictions.

Do I need a COVID test to enter Trinidad and Tobago?

Visitors from the United States are not required to present a negative COVID-19 PCR test or antigen result upon entering Trinidad and Tobago.

Can I travel to Trinidad and Tobago without quarantine?

Travelers from the United States are not required to quarantine.

Do I need to wear a mask in Trinidad and Tobago?

Mask usage in Trinidad and Tobago is not required in public spaces.

Are the restaurants and bars open in Trinidad and Tobago?

Restaurants in Trinidad and Tobago are open. Bars in Trinidad and Tobago are .

Trinidad and Tobago Travel Restrictions

Traveller's COVID-19 vaccination status

Travelling from Canada to Trinidad and Tobago

Open for vaccinated visitors

COVID-19 testing

Not required

Not required for vaccinated visitors

Restaurants

Not required in public spaces.

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Can I travel to Trinidad and Tobago from Canada?

Most visitors from Canada, regardless of vaccination status, can enter Trinidad and Tobago.

Can I travel to Trinidad and Tobago if I am vaccinated?

Fully vaccinated visitors from Canada can enter Trinidad and Tobago without restrictions.

Can I travel to Trinidad and Tobago without being vaccinated?

Unvaccinated visitors from Canada can enter Trinidad and Tobago without restrictions.

Do I need a COVID test to enter Trinidad and Tobago?

Visitors from Canada are not required to present a negative COVID-19 PCR test or antigen result upon entering Trinidad and Tobago.

Can I travel to Trinidad and Tobago without quarantine?

Travellers from Canada are not required to quarantine.

Do I need to wear a mask in Trinidad and Tobago?

Mask usage in Trinidad and Tobago is not required in public spaces.

Are the restaurants and bars open in Trinidad and Tobago?

Restaurants in Trinidad and Tobago are open. Bars in Trinidad and Tobago are .

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COVID-19: travel health notice for all travellers

Trinidad and Tobago travel advice

Latest updates: The Health section was updated - travel health information (Public Health Agency of Canada)

Last updated: May 6, 2024 10:24 ET

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Exercise a high degree of caution in Trinidad and Tobago due to violent crime

Island of Tobago - Take normal security precautions

Take normal security precautions in the island of Tobago

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Island of Trinidad

Violent crime, including armed robberies, assaults and sexual assault, occurs frequently on the island of Trinidad, especially in the capital, Port of Spain. Tourists have been targeted.

Since 2018, incidents of kidnapping for ransom have increased. Cruise ship passengers should be very careful when walking around the docks in Port of Spain. Shootings, kidnappings and other gang- and drug-related violence also occur. There is a risk of being in the wrong place at the wrong time.

Petty crime, such as pickpocketing, bag-snatching and thefts from cars, occurs. Crimes of opportunity tend to increase during the annual Carnival celebrations in February or March, the Christmas holidays and Tobago Jazz Festival.

• Avoid deserted beaches and isolated areas after dark. On certain beaches, security is only provided from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
• Don’t walk alone at night
• Don’t carry large amounts of cash or show signs of affluence
• Ensure that your belongings, including your passport and other travel documents, are secure at all times
• Never leave personal belongings, such as money, credit cards, cell phones and other electronics, unattended, especially on beaches
• If possible, stay in hotels or villas with guards and security cameras.

Criminals target foreigners. Remain highly vigilant in:

• Beetham Gardens
• Savannah Park
• Fort George
• La Brea (Pitch Lake)
• Las Cuevas Beach

If possible, avoid travel outside Port of Spain after dark, especially along the Beetham Highway. Criminals have targeted cars stopped on this road and victims have been carjacked, assaulted and robbed. Drive with windows closed and doors locked, since thefts can occur at traffic lights or in slow-moving traffic. Gangs have followed cars leaving Trinidad’s Piarco International Airport to rob travellers at their destination.

Home invasion

Home invasions are common and may turn violent. If you are staying in either private or commercial accommodations:

• be aware of your surroundings at all times
• and ensure that windows and doors are securely locked

Be aware that police response often takes time.

Island of Tobago

Violent crime, including armed robberies, assaults and sexual assault, occurs on the island of Tobago. Incidents against foreigners, including Canadians, have occurred.

Petty crime, such as pickpocketing and purse snatching, also occurs. Tourists have been targeted.

• Be aware of your surroundings at all times
• Avoid unpatrolled beaches and isolated areas, especially after dark
• Ensure that your personal belongings, passport and other travel documents are secure at all times

There is a threat of terrorism. Terrorist attacks could occur at any time.

Targets could include:

• public gatherings and festivals, such as Carnival
• government buildings, including schools
• places of worship
• airports and other transportation hubs and networks
• diplomatic missions
• public areas and tourist attractions, restaurants, bars, coffee shops, shopping centres, markets, hotels and other sites frequented by foreigners

Be particularly vigilant during religious holidays and if attending public events. Always be aware of your surroundings when in public places and exercise caution.

Demonstrations

Demonstrations and labour strikes occur. Even peaceful demonstrations can turn violent at any time. They can also lead to disruptions to essential services, traffic and public transportation.

• Avoid areas where demonstrations and large gatherings are taking place
• Follow the instructions of local authorities
• Monitor local media for information on ongoing demonstrations

Mass gatherings (large-scale events)

Credit card and ATM fraud occurs. Be cautious when using debit or credit cards:

• pay careful attention when your cards are handled by others
• use ATMs located in well-lit public areas or inside a bank or business
• avoid using card readers with an irregular or unusual feature
• cover the keypad with one hand when entering your PIN
• check for any unauthorized transactions on your account statements

Overseas fraud

Coastal waters can be dangerous.

In certain areas, sharks pose a risk to swimmers.

• Avoid unsupervised beaches
• Follow the instructions and warnings of lifeguards
• Respect the flag warning system, which provides notice of water conditions and safety risks on beaches

Water shortages

Water shortages occur regularly in Trinidad and Tobago. They are more frequent during the dry season, February to June. The shortages can occur for extended periods of time and can lead to protests.

Road safety

Road conditions are good on highways on the island of Trinidad. Rural roads, in the mountainous northern region and on the island of Tobago are generally narrow, poorly maintained and congested.

Security presence has increased on either side of Trinidad’s Beetham Highway. If you encounter difficulties along Trinidad’s Beetham Highway:

• don’t stop until you see a patrol car or reach the nearest police station
• report traffic accidents to the nearest police station.

Public transportation

There is a large public transportation system of taxis, maxi-taxis, smaller and larger buses.

All official public transportation vehicles have licence plates starting with H. Public buses are painted red, white and black.

Buses are operated by the government of Trinidad and Tobago. They service both urban and rural areas.

Registered Taxis

The airport is served by the Airport Taxi Drivers’ Cooperative. These taxis are not shared. Make sure to establish the rate before driving away. Fares increase after 10 p.m. After dark, only use registered taxis. Taxi services from hotels are more expensive than public or route taxis.

Route taxis

Route taxis are shared cars that stop to pick up or drop off passengers. An official route taxi licence plate starts with H. Fares must be posted in the taxi, and the driver will display his taxi badge.

Maxi-Taxis (shared)

Maxi-taxis are painted white with two coloured bands that indicate the area they service. Fares are posted on the door or at the front of the maxi-taxi, and the driver will display his taxi badge.

An inter-island ferry operates between Trinidad and Tobago. Cancellations may occur with little or no notice. Check the status of your travel with the Port Authority.

Port Authority  - Trinidad and Tobago

A water taxi operates between Port of Spain and San Fernando. Purchase tickets at water taxi terminals.

We do not make assessments on the compliance of foreign domestic airlines with international safety standards.

Information about foreign domestic airlines

Every country or territory decides who can enter or exit through its borders. The Government of Canada cannot intervene on your behalf if you do not meet your destination’s entry or exit requirements.

We have obtained the information on this page from the authorities of Trinidad and Tobago. It can, however, change at any time.

Verify this information with the  Foreign Representatives in Canada .

Entry requirements vary depending on the type of passport you use for travel.

Before you travel, check with your transportation company about passport requirements. Its rules on passport validity may be more stringent than the country’s entry rules.

Regular Canadian passport

Your passport must be valid for at least three months beyond the intended stay.

Passport for official travel

Different entry rules may apply.

Official travel

Passport with “X” gender identifier

While the Government of Canada issues passports with an “X” gender identifier, it cannot guarantee your entry or transit through other countries. You might face entry restrictions in countries that do not recognize the “X” gender identifier. Before you leave, check with the closest foreign representative for your destination.

Other travel documents

Different entry rules may apply when travelling with a temporary passport or an emergency travel document. Before you leave, check with the closest foreign representative for your destination.

Useful links

• Foreign Representatives in Canada
• Canadian passports

Tourist visa: not required for stays up to 90 days Business visa: not required for stays up to 30 days Student visa: required

Tourists receive a stamp indicating the period they are allowed to stay in the country.

Visas – Ministry of National Security

Other entry requirements

You must show proof of a return or onward ticket, and that you will have enough funds for your stay.

Children and travel

Learn more about travelling with children .

Yellow fever

Learn about potential entry requirements related to yellow fever (vaccines section).

Relevant Travel Health Notices

• Global Measles Notice - 13 March, 2024
• Zika virus: Advice for travellers - 31 August, 2023
• COVID-19 and International Travel - 13 March, 2024

This section contains information on possible health risks and restrictions regularly found or ongoing in the destination. Follow this advice to lower your risk of becoming ill while travelling. Not all risks are listed below.

Consult a health care professional or visit a travel health clinic preferably 6 weeks before you travel to get personalized health advice and recommendations.

Routine vaccines

Be sure that your  routine vaccinations , as per your province or territory , are up-to-date before travelling, regardless of your destination.

Some of these vaccinations include measles-mumps-rubella (MMR), diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis, polio, varicella (chickenpox), influenza and others.

Pre-travel vaccines and medications

You may be at risk for preventable diseases while travelling in this destination. Talk to a travel health professional about which medications or vaccines may be right for you, based on your destination and itinerary. 

There is a risk of hepatitis A in this destination. It is a disease of the liver. People can get hepatitis A if they ingest contaminated food or water, eat foods prepared by an infectious person, or if they have close physical contact (such as oral-anal sex) with an infectious person, although casual contact among people does not spread the virus.

Practise  safe food and water precautions and wash your hands often. Vaccination is recommended for all travellers to areas where hepatitis A is present.

Measles is a highly contagious viral disease. It can spread quickly from person to person by direct contact and through droplets in the air.

Anyone who is not protected against measles is at risk of being infected with it when travelling internationally.

Regardless of where you are going, talk to a health care professional before travelling to make sure you are fully protected against measles.

  Hepatitis B is a risk in every destination. It is a viral liver disease that is easily transmitted from one person to another through exposure to blood and body fluids containing the hepatitis B virus.  Travellers who may be exposed to blood or other bodily fluids (e.g., through sexual contact, medical treatment, sharing needles, tattooing, acupuncture or occupational exposure) are at higher risk of getting hepatitis B.

Hepatitis B vaccination is recommended for all travellers. Prevent hepatitis B infection by practicing safe sex, only using new and sterile drug equipment, and only getting tattoos and piercings in settings that follow public health regulations and standards.

Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is an infectious viral disease. It can spread from person to person by direct contact and through droplets in the air.

It is recommended that all eligible travellers complete a COVID-19 vaccine series along with any additional recommended doses in Canada before travelling. Evidence shows that vaccines are very effective at preventing severe illness, hospitalization and death from COVID-19. While vaccination provides better protection against serious illness, you may still be at risk of infection from the virus that causes COVID-19. Anyone who has not completed a vaccine series is at increased risk of being infected with the virus that causes COVID-19 and is at greater risk for severe disease when travelling internationally.

Before travelling, verify your destination’s COVID-19 vaccination entry/exit requirements. Regardless of where you are going, talk to a health care professional before travelling to make sure you are adequately protected against COVID-19.

 The best way to protect yourself from seasonal influenza (flu) is to get vaccinated every year. Get the flu shot at least 2 weeks before travelling.  

 The flu occurs worldwide. 

•  In the Northern Hemisphere, the flu season usually runs from November to   April.
•  In the Southern Hemisphere, the flu season usually runs between April and   October.
•  In the tropics, there is flu activity year round. 

The flu vaccine available in one hemisphere may only offer partial protection against the flu in the other hemisphere.

The flu virus spreads from person to person when they cough or sneeze or by touching objects and surfaces that have been contaminated with the virus. Clean your hands often and wear a mask if you have a fever or respiratory symptoms.

Yellow fever   is a disease caused by a flavivirus from the bite of an infected mosquito.

Travellers get vaccinated either because it is required to enter a country or because it is recommended for their protection.

• There is a risk of yellow fever in this country.

Country Entry Requirement*

• Proof of vaccination is not required to enter this country.

Recommendation

• Vaccination is recommended depending on your itinerary.
• Contact a designated Yellow Fever Vaccination Centre well in advance of your trip to arrange for vaccination.
• Discuss travel plans, activities, and destinations with a health care professional.
• Protect yourself from mosquito bites.

About Yellow Fever Yellow Fever Vaccination Centres in Canada * It is important to note that   country entry requirements   may not reflect your risk of yellow fever at your destination. It is recommended that you contact the nearest   diplomatic or consular office   of the destination(s) you will be visiting to verify any additional entry requirements.

In this destination, rabies  may be present in some wildlife species, including bats. Rabies is a deadly disease that spreads to humans primarily through bites or scratches from an infected animal. 

If you are bitten or scratched by an animal while travelling, immediately wash the wound with soap and clean water and see a health care professional. 

Before travel, discuss rabies vaccination with a health care professional. It may be recommended for travellers who will be working directly with wildlife. 

Safe food and water precautions

Many illnesses can be caused by eating food or drinking beverages contaminated by bacteria, parasites, toxins, or viruses, or by swimming or bathing in contaminated water.

• Learn more about food and water precautions to take to avoid getting sick by visiting our eat and drink safely abroad page. Remember: Boil it, cook it, peel it, or leave it!
• Avoid getting water into your eyes, mouth or nose when swimming or participating in activities in freshwater (streams, canals, lakes), particularly after flooding or heavy rain. Water may look clean but could still be polluted or contaminated.
• Avoid inhaling or swallowing water while bathing, showering, or swimming in pools or hot tubs. 

Typhoid   is a bacterial infection spread by contaminated food or water. Risk is higher among children, travellers going to rural areas, travellers visiting friends and relatives or those travelling for a long period of time.

Travellers visiting regions with a risk of typhoid, especially those exposed to places with poor sanitation, should speak to a health care professional about vaccination.  

Insect bite prevention

Many diseases are spread by the bites of infected insects such as mosquitoes, ticks, fleas or flies. When travelling to areas where infected insects may be present:

• Use insect repellent (bug spray) on exposed skin
• Cover up with light-coloured, loose clothes made of tightly woven materials such as nylon or polyester
• Minimize exposure to insects
• Use mosquito netting when sleeping outdoors or in buildings that are not fully enclosed

To learn more about how you can reduce your risk of infection and disease caused by bites, both at home and abroad, visit our insect bite prevention page.

Find out what types of insects are present where you’re travelling, when they’re most active, and the symptoms of the diseases they spread.

There is a risk of chikungunya in this country.  The risk may vary between regions of a country.  Chikungunya is a virus spread through the bite of an infected mosquito. Chikungunya can cause a viral disease that typically causes fever and pain in the joints. In some cases, the joint pain can be severe and last for months or years.

Protect yourself from mosquito bites at all times. There is no vaccine available for chikungunya.

• In this country,   dengue  is a risk to travellers. It is a viral disease spread to humans by mosquito bites.
• Dengue can cause flu-like symptoms. In some cases, it can lead to severe dengue, which can be fatal.
• The level of risk of dengue changes seasonally, and varies from year to year. The level of risk also varies between regions in a country and can depend on the elevation in the region.
• Mosquitoes carrying dengue typically bite during the daytime, particularly around sunrise and sunset.
• Protect yourself from mosquito bites . There is no vaccine or medication that protects against dengue.

Zika virus is a risk in this country. 

Zika virus is primarily spread through the bite of an infected mosquito. It can also be sexually transmitted. Zika virus can cause serious birth defects.

During your trip:

• Prevent mosquito bites at all times.
• Use condoms correctly or avoid sexual contact, particularly if you are pregnant.

If you are pregnant or planning a pregnancy, you should discuss the potential risks of travelling to this destination with your health care provider. You may choose to avoid or postpone travel. 

For more information, see Zika virus: Pregnant or planning a pregnancy.

Animal precautions

Some infections, such as rabies and influenza, can be shared between humans and animals. Certain types of activities may increase your chance of contact with animals, such as travelling in rural or forested areas, camping, hiking, and visiting wet markets (places where live animals are slaughtered and sold) or caves.

Travellers are cautioned to avoid contact with animals, including dogs, livestock (pigs, cows), monkeys, snakes, rodents, birds, and bats, and to avoid eating undercooked wild game.

Closely supervise children, as they are more likely to come in contact with animals.

Person-to-person infections

Stay home if you’re sick and practise proper cough and sneeze etiquette , which includes coughing or sneezing into a tissue or the bend of your arm, not your hand. Reduce your risk of colds, the flu and other illnesses by:

•   washing your hands often
• avoiding or limiting the amount of time spent in closed spaces, crowded places, or at large-scale events (concerts, sporting events, rallies)
• avoiding close physical contact with people who may be showing symptoms of illness 

Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) , HIV , and mpox are spread through blood and bodily fluids; use condoms, practise safe sex, and limit your number of sexual partners. Check with your local public health authority pre-travel to determine your eligibility for mpox vaccine.  

HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus)   is a virus that attacks and impairs the immune system, resulting in a chronic, progressive illness known as AIDS (Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome). 

High risk activities include anything which puts you in contact with blood or body fluids, such as unprotected sex and exposure to unsterilized needles for medications or other substances (for example, steroids and drugs), tattooing, body-piercing or acupuncture.

Medical services and facilities

There are five public health facilities that offer free medical services to the public. Private hospital care can be very expensive.

Make sure you get travel insurance that includes coverage for medical evacuation and hospital stays.

Travel health and safety

Keep in Mind...

The decision to travel is the sole responsibility of the traveller. The traveller is also responsible for his or her own personal safety.

Be prepared. Do not expect medical services to be the same as in Canada. Pack a   travel health kit , especially if you will be travelling away from major city centres.

You must abide by local laws.

Learn about what you should do and how we can help if you are arrested or detained abroad .

Penalties for possession, use or trafficking of illegal drugs are severe. Convicted offenders can expect jail sentences and heavy fines.

You should never carry a stranger’s baggage.

Drugs, alcohol and travel

Camouflage clothing

It is illegal for civilians to wear army or camouflage clothing.

2SLGBTQI+ travellers

The laws prohibiting sexual acts between individuals of the same sex were ruled unconstitutional. Charges will no longer be laid under these laws.

However, homosexuality is not widely accepted in Trinidad and Tobago society.

Travel and your sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression and sex characteristics

Traffic drives on the left. Most vehicles are right-hand drive, but left-hand-drive vehicles are permitted and identified as such.

All children below the age of 5 must sit in the back seat.

Visitors are allowed to drive for 90 days with a valid Canadian driver’s licence. If you plan to stay beyond 90 days, you should apply for an International Driving permit prior to arrival in Trinidad and Tobago.

International Driving Permit

Drinking and driving

Persons found guilty of drinking and driving face heavy fines. Police use randomly placed roadblocks on major roads to check for drunk drivers and use breathalysers to test drivers on the spot.

Dual citizenship

Dual citizenship is legally recognized in Trinidad and Tobago.

If you are a Canadian citizen, but also a citizen of Trinidad and Tobago, our ability to offer you consular services may be limited while you're there. You may also be subject to different entry/exit requirements .

Travellers with dual citizenship

International Child Abduction

The Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction is an international treaty. It can help parents with the return of children who have been removed to or retained in certain countries in violation of custody rights. The convention applies between Canada and Trinidad and Tobago.

If your child was wrongfully taken to, or is being held in Trinidad and Tobago, and if the applicable conditions are met, you may apply for the return of your child to the Trinidad and Tobago court.

If you are in this situation:

• act as quickly as you can
• contact the Central Authority for your province or territory of residence for information on starting an application under The Hague Convention
• consult a lawyer in Canada and in Trinidad and Tobago to explore all the legal options for the return of your child
• report the situation to the nearest Canadian government office abroad or to the Vulnerable Children’s Consular Unit at Global Affairs Canada by calling the Emergency Watch and Response Centre

If your child was removed from a country other than Canada, consult a lawyer to determine if The Hague Convention applies.

Be aware that Canadian consular officials cannot interfere in private legal matters or in another country’s judicial affairs.

• List of Canadian Central Authorities for the Hague Convention
• International Child Abduction: A Guidebook for Left-Behind Parents
• Travelling with children
• The Hague Convention - Hague Conference on Private International Law
• Canadian embassies and consulates by destination
• Emergency Watch and Response Centre

The currency is the Trinidad and Tobago dollar (TTD).

You can convert Canadian currency at all major banks or currency exchanges (Bureaux de Change) in Trinidad and Tobago.

Hurricane season

Hurricanes usually occur from mid-May to the end of November. During this period, even small tropical storms can quickly develop into major hurricanes.

Trinidad and Tobago regularly experience heavy rains during the hurricane season, leading to severe flooding and landslides.

These severe storms can put you at risk and hamper the provision of essential services.

If you decide to travel to a coastal area during the hurricane season:

• know that you expose yourself to serious safety risks
• be prepared to change your travel plans on short notice, including cutting short or cancelling your trip
• stay informed of the latest regional weather forecasts
• carry emergency contact information for your airline or tour operator
• follow the advice and instructions of local authorities
• Tornadoes, cyclones, hurricanes, typhoons and monsoons
• Large-scale emergencies abroad
• Active storm tracking and hurricane watches and warnings - United States’ National Hurricane Center

Earthquakes

Trinidad and Tobago is located in an active seismic zone.

Trinidad and Tobago’s Office of Disaster Preparedness and Management and the University of the West Indies’ Seismic Research Centre provides information and advice in the event of an earthquake.

Alerts and more information about seismic activity – Office of Disaster Preparedness and Management

Local services

In case of emergency, dial:

• police: 999
• emergency health services (provided by National Emergency Ambulance): 811
• Tourism Policing Unit, located at Crown Point Police Station, 1-868-639-0020
• fire and alternate ambulance services: 990
• Office of Disaster Preparedness and Management: 511
• Tobago Emergency Management Agency: 211

Consular assistance

For emergency consular assistance, call the High Commission of Canada in Trinidad and Tobago, in Port of Spain, and follow the instructions. At any time, you may also contact the Emergency Watch and Response Centre in Ottawa.

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Take similar precautions to those you would take in Canada.

  Exercise a high degree of caution

There are certain safety and security concerns or the situation could change quickly. Be very cautious at all times, monitor local media and follow the instructions of local authorities.

IMPORTANT: The two levels below are official Government of Canada Travel Advisories and are issued when the safety and security of Canadians travelling or living in the country or region may be at risk.

  Avoid non-essential travel

Your safety and security could be at risk. You should think about your need to travel to this country, territory or region based on family or business requirements, knowledge of or familiarity with the region, and other factors. If you are already there, think about whether you really need to be there. If you do not need to be there, you should think about leaving.

  Avoid all travel

You should not travel to this country, territory or region. Your personal safety and security are at great risk. If you are already there, you should think about leaving if it is safe to do so.

Covid19 in Trinidad and Tobago: A timeline

The covid19 pandemic has irreparably reshaped the world. Some countries are now in fourth and fifth waves, battling the omicron variant. Newsday takes a look back and maps the timeline of the covid19 virus in Trinidad and Tobago.

For more information on each, click the date which leads to full Newsday stories.

March 12: First recorded case of covid19 in TT. It is reported that it was a 52-year-old man who arrived from Switzerland and who started exhibiting symptoms on March 12, 2020.

March 12: To address rising covid19 cases and to ensure that TT's health system did not buckle under the weight of the pandemic, the Government announced a parallel healthcare system.

March 12: Supermarkets adapted to pandemic change; implementing sinks, soap, sanitisers and thermometers.

March 13: The Prime Minister announced all schools, universities and learning centres closed for a week in the first instance to slow the spread of the virus.

March 16: The Government announced TT’s borders closed to all non-nationals for 14 days after five imported cases of the virus were reported. The Prime Minister also announced all bars closed.

March 25: TT marked its first covid19 death: an elderly man with a pre-existing medical condition.

March 26: Government called on all non-essential workers to stay at home unless it was necessary to go out. The measures were to stay in place until April 15 initially.

In fact, the stay-at-home measures lasted until May 15.

March 31:  Ministry of Health held its first virtual press conference. It then had updates three times a week or as the situation developed. Since the pandemic began waning, the pressers have been reduced.

March 31: The Government restricted public gatherings to no more than five people.

May 9: The Prime Minister announced a phased reopening of the country, which began on May 10.

May 10-23: Restaurants and roadside street vending were allowed to reopen for business, but a ban remained on in-house dining. These businesses were to close by 8 pm.

Outdoor exercise was also allowed once more, but people were required to maintain the six-foot distance rule and not congregate.

Three manufacturing businesses were allowed to restart: West Indian Tobacco Company, Trinidad Cement Ltd and Nu Iron.

May 24-June 6: The Prime Minister allowed the reopening of the manufacturing sector and the resumption of public-sector construction.

Public transport was allowed to operate at 50 per cent capacity.

June 7 – 20: All public services were to resume; flexi-time and alternate-day office working were considered. Public transport was allowed to carry 75 per cent capacity.

August 16: The Prime Minister announced mandatory mask-wearing for the entire country.

August 29: It was announced that children will resume school virtually.

Although TT was praised for its handling of the pandemic globally, when cases began to rise sharply again, the country entered a second lockdown in May 2021.

February 17: TT administered its first covid19 vaccine, to a healthcare worker.

April 27: The Supermarket Association of Trinidad and Tobago allowed a one-person-per-household limit to reduce crowding in supermarkets.

April 29: The Prime Minister announced the closure of several sectors, including bars, restaurants, malls, churches, gyms, casinos, cinemas and theatres.

May 7: The Prime Minister introduced stricter covid19 measures to stop the spread of the virus. He announced the restriction of movement as well as non-essential activity.

May 15: Government implemented a state of emergency (SoE). A 9 pm-5 am curfew was also implemented. The SoE was extended for a further three months, to end, tentatively, in August.

May 31: TT collected 10,000 covid19 vaccine doses from Grenada.

July 13: 800,000 doses of Astra Zeneca covid19 vaccines arrived in TT.

August 11: TT confirmed its first two cases of the deadlier delta variant.

August 24: TT neared 500,000 vaccinated people from the first batch of covid19 vaccine doses.

August 29: By August 31, TT had reached its initial goal of having 188,000 people fully vaccinated against the covid19 virus.

October 11: Government started its TT Safe Zone initiative, which saw the reopening of bars, restaurants, cinemas and other spaces to vaccinated people.

November 17: The Government ended the SoE.

November 26: Government issued travel ban on eight African countries after the emergence of the highly transmissible omicron variant. That ban was lifted on December 19.

November 28: TT crossed 2,000 deaths from covid19-related complications.

December 13: TT recorded its first case of the omicron variant.

December 13: Government began its covid19 vaccination booster programme in face of new variant.

December 13: TT was 44th in the world in covid19 death/infection ratio.

December 18: TT had three omicron covid19 cases.

December 19: Government told unvaccinated public sector workers to get vaccinated or stay home with no pay.

December 19: Government announced reopening of beaches from 5 am-noon starting December 20, while rivers, ponds and waterfalls remained closed.

December 23: Government announced a mega-storage facility for covid19 bodies, set to open in early January.

December 24: TT recorded its highest death toll in a day, 37.

December 26: December noted as the worst month of third covid19 wave.

December 30: Government braced for covid19 surge in January.

January 6, 2022: Public servants trickled into vaccination sites ahead of the government’s deadline of January 14 in a move to make public-sector offices safe zones.

January 14: Government lifted ban on open-pyre cremations for covid19 deaths. It was banned in early 2020 after the first local case was detected.

January 16: Government announced extension of vaccination deadline for public-sector workers to February 17.

January 16: The Prime Minister appointed five-member medical team to examine the level of care in the country’s healthcare system, including covid19 deaths, and report to the government.

January 23: Stakeholders welcomed the Government's announcement of Carnival safe zones.

January 24: The Ministry of Education announced February 7 return to school for forms 1-3, standard 5

January 26: Government announced new Roxborough hospital was available to provide additional covid19 resources in Tobago.

January 26: Government announced the opening of beaches from 5 am-6 pm.

February 6: Education Division of the Tobago House of Assembly said Tobago was ready for the return of forms 1-3, standard 5 students.

February 19: Government announced unvaccinated children under 12 were allowed into safe zones, but must be accompanied by vaccinated adults.

February 19: The Government also announced that it had reached its vaccine milestone of having 50 per cent of the population fully vaccinated against covid19.

February 21: Beaches and rivers were fully opened.

March 4: The Prime Minister announced TT's transition from covid19 pandemic phase to endemic phase.

March 4: Government no longer pursued legislation that could be viewed as making covid19 vaccination mandatory for public-sector workers.

March 6: Government announced the decommissioning of the parallel healthcare system, which began with the Point Fortin Hospital being fully ready for handing over by March 12.

March 9: Minister of Health Terrence Deyalsingh announced the reopening of daycare centres.

March 9: Government announced a scientific study to determine how many people in the population developed antibodies against covid19.

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Trinidad and Tobago Travel Advisory

Travel advisory july 17, 2023, trinidad and tobago - level 3: reconsider travel.

Reissued with obsolete COVID-19 page links removed.

Reconsider travel to Trinidad and Tobago due to  crime . Exercise increased caution in Trinidad and Tobago due to  terrorism  and  kidnapping . Some areas have increased risk. Read the entire Travel Advisory.

U.S. government personnel are prohibited from travelling to the following areas in Port of Spain: Laventille, Beetham, Sea Lots, Cocorite, and the interior of Queens’ Park Savannah. After dark, U.S. government personnel are prohibited from travelling to downtown Port of Spain, Fort George overlook, and all beaches. Violence and shootings occur regularly in some areas of Port of Spain.

Country Summary : Violent crime, such as murder, robbery, assault, sexual assault, home invasion, and kidnapping, is common.

Gang activity, such as narcotics trafficking, is common. A significant portion of violent crime is gang-related.

Terrorists may attack with little or no warning, targeting tourist locations, transportation hubs, markets/shopping malls, local government facilities, hotels, clubs, restaurants, places of worship, parks, major sporting and cultural events, educational institutions, airports, and other public areas.

Read the  country information page  for additional information on travel to Trinidad and Tobago.

If you decide to travel to Trinidad and Tobago:

• Enroll in the  Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP)  to receive Alerts and make it easier to locate you in an emergency.
• Follow the Department of State on  Facebook  and  Twitter .
• Review the  Country Security Report  for Trinidad and Tobago. 
• Use caution when walking or driving at night.
• Be aware of your surroundings.
• Do not display overt signs of wealth, such as expensive watches or jewelry.
• Be extra vigilant when visiting ATMs.
• Do not physically resist any robbery attempt.
• Follow the instructions of local authorities.
• Monitor local media for breaking events and adjust your plans based on new information.
• Prepare a contingency plan for emergency situations. Review the  Traveler’s Checklist .
• Visit the CDC page for the latest  Travel Health Information  related to your travel.

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Check the vaccines and medicines list and visit your doctor at least a month before your trip to get vaccines or medicines you may need. If you or your doctor need help finding a location that provides certain vaccines or medicines, visit the Find a Clinic page.

Routine vaccines

Recommendations.

Make sure you are up-to-date on all routine vaccines before every trip. Some of these vaccines include

• Chickenpox (Varicella)
• Diphtheria-Tetanus-Pertussis
• Flu (influenza)
• Measles-Mumps-Rubella (MMR)

Immunization schedules

All eligible travelers should be up to date with their COVID-19 vaccines. Please see  Your COVID-19 Vaccination  for more information. 

COVID-19 vaccine

Hepatitis A

Recommended for unvaccinated travelers one year old or older going to Trinidad and Tobago.

Infants 6 to 11 months old should also be vaccinated against Hepatitis A. The dose does not count toward the routine 2-dose series.

Travelers allergic to a vaccine component or who are younger than 6 months should receive a single dose of immune globulin, which provides effective protection for up to 2 months depending on dosage given.

Unvaccinated travelers who are over 40 years old, immunocompromised, or have chronic medical conditions planning to depart to a risk area in less than 2 weeks should get the initial dose of vaccine and at the same appointment receive immune globulin.

Hepatitis A - CDC Yellow Book

Dosing info - Hep A

Hepatitis B

Recommended for unvaccinated travelers younger than 60 years old traveling to Trinidad and Tobago. Unvaccinated travelers 60 years and older may get vaccinated before traveling to Trinidad and Tobago.

Hepatitis B - CDC Yellow Book

Dosing info - Hep B

Cases of measles are on the rise worldwide. Travelers are at risk of measles if they have not been fully vaccinated at least two weeks prior to departure, or have not had measles in the past, and travel internationally to areas where measles is spreading.

All international travelers should be fully vaccinated against measles with the measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine, including an early dose for infants 6–11 months, according to  CDC’s measles vaccination recommendations for international travel .

Measles (Rubeola) - CDC Yellow Book

Trinidad and Tobago is free of dog rabies. However, rabies may still be present in wildlife species, particularly bats. CDC recommends rabies vaccination before travel only for people working directly with wildlife. These people may include veterinarians, animal handlers, field biologists, or laboratory workers working with specimens from mammalian species.

Rabies - CDC Yellow Book

Recommended for most travelers, especially those staying with friends or relatives or visiting smaller cities or rural areas.

Typhoid - CDC Yellow Book

Dosing info - Typhoid

Yellow Fever

Recommended for travelers ≥9 months old going to densely forested areas on Trinidad. Not recommended for cruise ship passengers, airplane passengers in transit, or travel limited to Tobago.

Yellow Fever - CDC Yellow Book

Avoid contaminated water

Leptospirosis

How most people get sick (most common modes of transmission)

• Touching urine or other body fluids from an animal infected with leptospirosis
• Swimming or wading in urine-contaminated fresh water, or contact with urine-contaminated mud
• Drinking water or eating food contaminated with animal urine
• Avoid contaminated water and soil

Clinical Guidance

Avoid bug bites.

Chikungunya

• Mosquito bite
• Avoid Bug Bites
• Mosquito bite

Leishmaniasis

• Sand fly bite
• An infected pregnant woman can spread it to her unborn baby

Airborne & droplet

• Breathing in air or accidentally eating food contaminated with the urine, droppings, or saliva of infected rodents
• Bite from an infected rodent
• Less commonly, being around someone sick with hantavirus (only occurs with Andes virus)
• Avoid rodents and areas where they live
• Avoid sick people

Tuberculosis (TB)

• Breathe in TB bacteria that is in the air from an infected and contagious person coughing, speaking, or singing.

Counsel your patients on actions they can take on their trip to stay healthy and safe.

Eat and drink safely

Food and water standards around the world vary based on the destination. Standards may also differ within a country and risk may change depending on activity type (e.g., hiking versus business trip). You can learn more about safe food and drink choices when traveling by accessing the resources below.

• Choose Safe Food and Drinks When Traveling
• Water Treatment Options When Hiking, Camping or Traveling
• Global Water, Sanitation and Hygiene | Healthy Water
• Avoid Contaminated Water During Travel

You can also visit the Department of State Country Information Pages for additional information about food and water safety.

Prevent bug bites

Bugs (like mosquitoes, ticks, and fleas) can spread a number of diseases in Trinidad and Tobago. Many of these diseases cannot be prevented with a vaccine or medicine. You can reduce your risk by taking steps to prevent bug bites.

What can I do to prevent bug bites?

• Cover exposed skin by wearing long-sleeved shirts, long pants, and hats.
• Use an appropriate insect repellent (see below).
• Use permethrin-treated clothing and gear (such as boots, pants, socks, and tents). Do not use permethrin directly on skin.
• Stay and sleep in air-conditioned or screened rooms.
• Use a bed net if the area where you are sleeping is exposed to the outdoors.

What type of insect repellent should I use?

• FOR PROTECTION AGAINST TICKS AND MOSQUITOES: Use a repellent that contains 20% or more DEET for protection that lasts up to several hours.
• Picaridin (also known as KBR 3023, Bayrepel, and icaridin)
• Oil of lemon eucalyptus (OLE) or para-menthane-diol (PMD)
• 2-undecanone
• Always use insect repellent as directed.

What should I do if I am bitten by bugs?

• Avoid scratching bug bites, and apply hydrocortisone cream or calamine lotion to reduce the itching.
• Check your entire body for ticks after outdoor activity. Be sure to remove ticks properly.

What can I do to avoid bed bugs?

Although bed bugs do not carry disease, they are an annoyance. See our information page about avoiding bug bites for some easy tips to avoid them. For more information on bed bugs, see Bed Bugs .

For more detailed information on avoiding bug bites, see Avoid Bug Bites .

Stay safe outdoors

If your travel plans in Trinidad and Tobago include outdoor activities, take these steps to stay safe and healthy during your trip.

• Stay alert to changing weather conditions and adjust your plans if conditions become unsafe.
• Prepare for activities by wearing the right clothes and packing protective items, such as bug spray, sunscreen, and a basic first aid kit.
• Consider learning basic first aid and CPR before travel. Bring a travel health kit with items appropriate for your activities.
• If you are outside for many hours in heat, eat salty snacks and drink water to stay hydrated and replace salt lost through sweating.
• Protect yourself from UV radiation : use sunscreen with an SPF of at least 15, wear protective clothing, and seek shade during the hottest time of day (10 a.m.–4 p.m.).
• Be especially careful during summer months and at high elevation. Because sunlight reflects off snow, sand, and water, sun exposure may be increased during activities like skiing, swimming, and sailing.
• Very cold temperatures can be dangerous. Dress in layers and cover heads, hands, and feet properly if you are visiting a cold location.

Stay safe around water

• Swim only in designated swimming areas. Obey lifeguards and warning flags on beaches.
• Practice safe boating—follow all boating safety laws, do not drink alcohol if driving a boat, and always wear a life jacket.
• Do not dive into shallow water.
• Do not swim in freshwater in developing areas or where sanitation is poor.
• Avoid swallowing water when swimming. Untreated water can carry germs that make you sick.
• To prevent infections, wear shoes on beaches where there may be animal waste.

Keep away from animals

Most animals avoid people, but they may attack if they feel threatened, are protecting their young or territory, or if they are injured or ill. Animal bites and scratches can lead to serious diseases such as rabies.

Follow these tips to protect yourself:

• Do not touch or feed any animals you do not know.
• Do not allow animals to lick open wounds, and do not get animal saliva in your eyes or mouth.
• Avoid rodents and their urine and feces.
• Traveling pets should be supervised closely and not allowed to come in contact with local animals.
• If you wake in a room with a bat, seek medical care immediately. Bat bites may be hard to see.

All animals can pose a threat, but be extra careful around dogs, bats, monkeys, sea animals such as jellyfish, and snakes. If you are bitten or scratched by an animal, immediately:

• Wash the wound with soap and clean water.
• Go to a doctor right away.
• Tell your doctor about your injury when you get back to the United States.

Consider buying medical evacuation insurance. Rabies is a deadly disease that must be treated quickly, and treatment may not be available in some countries.

Reduce your exposure to germs

Follow these tips to avoid getting sick or spreading illness to others while traveling:

• Wash your hands often, especially before eating.
• If soap and water aren’t available, clean hands with hand sanitizer (containing at least 60% alcohol).
• Don’t touch your eyes, nose, or mouth. If you need to touch your face, make sure your hands are clean.
• Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue or your sleeve (not your hands) when coughing or sneezing.
• Try to avoid contact with people who are sick.
• If you are sick, stay home or in your hotel room, unless you need medical care.

Avoid sharing body fluids

Diseases can be spread through body fluids, such as saliva, blood, vomit, and semen.

Protect yourself:

• Use latex condoms correctly.
• Do not inject drugs.
• Limit alcohol consumption. People take more risks when intoxicated.
• Do not share needles or any devices that can break the skin. That includes needles for tattoos, piercings, and acupuncture.
• If you receive medical or dental care, make sure the equipment is disinfected or sanitized.

Know how to get medical care while traveling

Plan for how you will get health care during your trip, should the need arise:

• Carry a list of local doctors and hospitals at your destination.
• Review your health insurance plan to determine what medical services it would cover during your trip. Consider purchasing travel health and medical evacuation insurance.
• Carry a card that identifies, in the local language, your blood type, chronic conditions or serious allergies, and the generic names of any medications you take.
• Some prescription drugs may be illegal in other countries. Call Trinidad and Tobago’s embassy to verify that all of your prescription(s) are legal to bring with you.
• Bring all the medicines (including over-the-counter medicines) you think you might need during your trip, including extra in case of travel delays. Ask your doctor to help you get prescriptions filled early if you need to.

Many foreign hospitals and clinics are accredited by the Joint Commission International. A list of accredited facilities is available at their website ( www.jointcommissioninternational.org ).

In some countries, medicine (prescription and over-the-counter) may be substandard or counterfeit. Bring the medicines you will need from the United States to avoid having to buy them at your destination.

Select safe transportation

Motor vehicle crashes are the #1 killer of healthy US citizens in foreign countries.

In many places cars, buses, large trucks, rickshaws, bikes, people on foot, and even animals share the same lanes of traffic, increasing the risk for crashes.

Be smart when you are traveling on foot.

• Use sidewalks and marked crosswalks.
• Pay attention to the traffic around you, especially in crowded areas.
• Remember, people on foot do not always have the right of way in other countries.

Riding/Driving

Choose a safe vehicle.

• Choose official taxis or public transportation, such as trains and buses.
• Ride only in cars that have seatbelts.
• Avoid overcrowded, overloaded, top-heavy buses and minivans.
• Avoid riding on motorcycles or motorbikes, especially motorbike taxis. (Many crashes are caused by inexperienced motorbike drivers.)
• Choose newer vehicles—they may have more safety features, such as airbags, and be more reliable.
• Choose larger vehicles, which may provide more protection in crashes.

Think about the driver.

• Do not drive after drinking alcohol or ride with someone who has been drinking.
• Consider hiring a licensed, trained driver familiar with the area.
• Arrange payment before departing.

Follow basic safety tips.

• Wear a seatbelt at all times.
• Sit in the back seat of cars and taxis.
• When on motorbikes or bicycles, always wear a helmet. (Bring a helmet from home, if needed.)
• Avoid driving at night; street lighting in certain parts of Trinidad and Tobago may be poor.
• Do not use a cell phone or text while driving (illegal in many countries).
• Travel during daylight hours only, especially in rural areas.
• If you choose to drive a vehicle in Trinidad and Tobago, learn the local traffic laws and have the proper paperwork.
• Get any driving permits and insurance you may need. Get an International Driving Permit (IDP). Carry the IDP and a US-issued driver's license at all times.
• Check with your auto insurance policy's international coverage, and get more coverage if needed. Make sure you have liability insurance.
• Avoid using local, unscheduled aircraft.
• If possible, fly on larger planes (more than 30 seats); larger airplanes are more likely to have regular safety inspections.
• Try to schedule flights during daylight hours and in good weather.

Medical Evacuation Insurance

If you are seriously injured, emergency care may not be available or may not meet US standards. Trauma care centers are uncommon outside urban areas. Having medical evacuation insurance can be helpful for these reasons.

Helpful Resources

Road Safety Overseas (Information from the US Department of State): Includes tips on driving in other countries, International Driving Permits, auto insurance, and other resources.

The Association for International Road Travel has country-specific Road Travel Reports available for most countries for a minimal fee.

Traffic flows on the left side of the road in Trinidad and Tobago.

• Always pay close attention to the flow of traffic, especially when crossing the street.
• LOOK RIGHT for approaching traffic.

Maintain personal security

Use the same common sense traveling overseas that you would at home, and always stay alert and aware of your surroundings.

Before you leave

• Research your destination(s), including local laws, customs, and culture.
• Monitor travel advisories and alerts and read travel tips from the US Department of State.
• Enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) .
• Leave a copy of your itinerary, contact information, credit cards, and passport with someone at home.
• Pack as light as possible, and leave at home any item you could not replace.

While at your destination(s)

• Carry contact information for the nearest US embassy or consulate .
• Carry a photocopy of your passport and entry stamp; leave the actual passport securely in your hotel.
• Follow all local laws and social customs.
• Do not wear expensive clothing or jewelry.
• Always keep hotel doors locked, and store valuables in secure areas.
• If possible, choose hotel rooms between the 2nd and 6th floors.

Healthy Travel Packing List

Remind your patients to pack health and safety items. Use the Healthy Travel Packing List for Trinidad and Tobago for a list of health-related items they should consider packing.

If you are not feeling well after your trip, you may need to see a doctor. If you need help finding a travel medicine specialist, see Find a Clinic . Be sure to tell your doctor about your travel, including where you went and what you did on your trip. Also tell your doctor if you were bitten or scratched by an animal while traveling.

For more information on what to do if you are sick after your trip, see Getting Sick after Travel .

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Trinidad and Tobago rules for Covid: Learn all you need to know

Ready to plan your trip to Trinidad and Tobago? Before doing that, you should learn all about the Trinidad and Tobago rules for Covid, and at iVisa.com , we’re ready to help you with that. Luckily for you, these rules are easy to follow, especially if you apply for the Trinidad and Tobago Travel Pass .

This document is completely online, so it does not require much effort or time on your side, and that’s probably the best part of it!

Read below for more information about this travel pass and the Trinidad and Tobago rules for Covid so that you can travel to this country easily.

Note: Since May 31st, 2022, the Trinidad and Tobago Travel Pass is no longer necessary to enter the country.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the current trinidad and tobago rules for covid.

These rules are based on your country of origin and other travel restrictions. Therefore, we invite you to refer to our Trinidad and Tobago Travel Pass Page to get the most up-to-date information about the Trinidad and Tobago rules for Covid.

What is a Trinidad and Tobago Travel Pass, and how can I get it?

It is an automated travel authorization that offers you valid entry into Trinidad and Tobago. It works with an online application process available at iVisa.com . To apply for it, you must follow these steps:

• Step 1: Complete the online questionnaire with your private information and select the processing speed you prefer.
• Step 2: Ensure the information provided is correct by clicking “review and checkout.” Also, pay the fees and attach the corresponding documents.
• Step 3: After completing the checkout process, submit the form and wait for your travel pass. It will be delivered by email.

Do you want to learn more about the Trinidad and Tobago Travel Pass and the Trinidad and Tobago rules for Covid? Then continue reading the questions below.

What documents or items do I need to apply for the travel pass?

The list of documents and items changes a little depending on your country of origin, but since it is a 100% online process, you need a few things to get it started. Most of the time, we ask for the following:

• Your valid passport with a copy of the information page.
• A recent professional passport-style photo.
• A debit or credit card to complete payments.
• Your current email address to get the document.

If you have more doubts about the Trinidad and Tobago rules for Covid and the prices for the Trinidad and Tobago Travel Pass , then read the questions below.

What are the costs and also processing times?

The total price is based on the processing speed you choose. We have 3 processing options, each one with different prices:

• Standard Processing Speed: This option is made for budget travelers ( - ).
• Rush Processing Speed: If you want to get your travel pass faster ( - ).
• Super Rush Processing Speed: If you want to obtain the document ASAP ( - ).

How safe is it to use iVisa.com?

We provide reliable software that won’t put any piece of information at risk, meaning that you can feel safe when using iVisa.com . However, if you still have questions about our services, please go to our comments section to see our clients’ feedback.

Where can I learn more about the Trinidad and Tobago rules for Covid?

Learn more about this topic and the Trinidad and Tobago Travel Pass by contacting our agents or simply reading more solved questions on iVisa.com .

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Trinidad and Tobago is a dual-island Caribbean country located very near to Venezuela. It is very popular for its distinctive Creole traditions and Trinidad’s capital city, Port of Spain.

In Port of Spain, you can get to know the beautiful Royal Botanic Gardens surrounding the president’s grand residence. Port of Spain is also home to the National Museum and Art Gallery, exhibiting local art and historical items. However, Port of Spain is probably most famous for its colorful Carnival. It is celebrated the Monday and Tuesday before Ash Wednesday. It is an extravagant blend of costumes, limbo competitions, and soca rhythms.

In Trinidad, you can also go trekking Mount St. Benedict Monastery. Hiking and birding opportunities are ready for you in the surrounding forest. Besides, in the Mount St. Benedict Monastery, you can taste its famous yogurt, which is dispatched to supermarkets across the country.

As for Tobago, it also has some interesting tourist spots like the Main Ridge Forest Reserve, the Fort King George & the Tobago Museum, and Pigeon Point.

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