Trinidad and Tobago
Summary
COVID-19 entry restrictions for Trinidad and Tobago
Before you travel, check the ‘Entry requirements’ section for Trinidad and Tobago’s current entry restrictions and requirements. These may change with little warning. Monitor this advice for the latest updates and stay in contact with your travel provider.
Travelling from and returning to the UK
Check what you must do to travel abroad and return to England, Scotland, Wales or Northern Ireland.
If you plan to pass through another country to return to the UK, check the travel advice for the country you’re transiting.
ItTrinidad and Tobago’s international borders reopened to commercial flights on 17 July 2021. Full guidelines on travel requirements are available on the Ministry of Health’s website. See Entry requirements
If you cannot leave Trinidad and Tobago at this time, find out what you need to know about coronavirus in the Coronavirus section.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, it is more important than ever to get travel insurance and check it provides sufficient cover. See the FCDO’s guidance on foreign travel insurance.
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Over 30,000 British nationals visit Trinidad and Tobago every year. Most visits are trouble-free.
There are high levels of violent crime in Trinidad, including murder, particularly in parts of the capital Port of Spain. You should follow the instructions of the local authorities. See Crime
Terrorist attacks in Trinidad and Tobago cannot be ruled out. Attacks could be indiscriminate, including in crowded spaces and places visited by foreigners. See Terrorism
There is a risk of mosquito-borne illnesses in Trinidad and Tobago from dengue fever. You should take steps to avoid being bitten by mosquitoes. See Health
UK health authorities have classified Trinidad and Tobago as having a risk of Zika virus transmission. For information and advice about the risks associated with Zika virus, visit the National Travel Health Network and Centre website.
Trinidad and Tobago is rarely affected by hurricanes, but severe tropical storms can occur, which can result in localised flooding and landslides. You can monitor local and international weather updates from the National Hurricane Centre. See Hurricanes
You can contact the emergency services by calling 999 (police), 811 (ambulance) or 990 (fire).
If you’re abroad and you need emergency help from the UK government, contact the nearest British embassy, consulate or high commission.
The Overseas Business Risk service offers information and advice for British companies operating overseas on how to manage political, economic, and business security-related risks.
Update history
2025-03-28 16:13
New information that consensual same-sex activity between men is now a crime punishable by up to five years imprisonment ( See ‘LGBT+travellers’ on ‘Safety and security’ page).
2025-01-14 18:42
Updated information on State of Emergency being extended for 3 months (‘Safety and security’ page).
2024-12-31 13:19
New information about a nationwide state of emergency in Trinidad and Tobago (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).
2024-08-15 14:41
Updated with correction that male and female same-sex sexual activity was decriminalised in Trinidad and Tobago in 2018 (‘Safety and security’ page).
2024-07-31 10:25
Updated information on the hurricane season in the Caribbean (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).
2024-07-08 15:38
New information about using dating apps in Trinidad and Tobago (‘Safety and security’ page)
2024-07-03 22:45
Updated information on hurricane Beryl currently passing through the Caribbean (‘Warnings and insurance’ page)’.
2024-07-01 22:39
Updated information on hurricane Beryl currently passing through the Caribbean (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).
2024-06-30 16:00
Updated information on a hurricane likely to hit the region in the following week (‘Warnings and insurance’ page)’
2024-05-05 00:43
Removal of information about temporary closure of Buccoo Reef Marine Park (Warnings and insurance).
2024-04-26 21:13
Temporary closure of Buccoo Reef Marine Park (See ‘Warnings and insurance’.
2024-02-08 16:41
New information on carnival and other large scale events (‘Safety and security’ page).
2023-12-14 11:22
This travel advice has been rewritten to make it easier to read and understand.
2023-08-04 12:17
Updated information on Coronavirus (‘Coronavirus’ and ‘Entry requirements’ pages).
2023-06-22 11:34
Information about the global terrorism risks to British nationals abroad on all FCDO travel advice pages.
2023-05-30 15:38
Information on maintaining a high level of security awareness and no longer being required to clear immigration in Trinidad if you are arriving by boat for the first time (‘Safety and security’ and ‘Entry requirements’ pages).
2023-02-17 21:14
Updated information on Carnival 2023 (‘Safety and security’ page)
2022-11-11 12:34
Updated information on crime in Trinidad (‘Safety and security’ page).
2022-10-21 10:37
Updated information about Carnival and other large-scale celebrations (‘Safety and security’ page).
2022-07-18 11:56
Updated information on the changes to the mandatory wearing of facemasks.
2022-07-01 10:25
Addition of information on the lifting of the requirement for vaccinated and unvaccinated travellers to produce a negative RT-PCR or Antigen test to enter Trinidad and Tobago (‘Entry requirements’ page)
2022-06-01 18:02
Updated information on COVID-19 entry restrictions for Trinidad and Tobago (Entry requirements page).
2022-04-21 16:36
Updated information on the re-opening of schools and sailing travel restrictions (‘Coronavirus’ and ‘Entry requirements’ pages)
2022-04-13 15:55
Update to information on COVID-19 restrictions (‘Coronavirus’ page)
2022-03-21 14:46
Additional information on the relaxation of several coronavirus related restrictions (‘Coronavirus’ page), and on changes to the quarantine rules for unvaccinated nationals travelling to Trinidad and Tobago (‘Entry requirements’ page)