Trinidad and Tobago Visa Information

Passport/Visa

	Passport Required?	Visa Required?	Return Ticket Required?
British	Yes	No/1	Yes
Australian	Yes	Yes	Yes
Canadian	Yes	No/1	Yes
USA	Yes	No/1	Yes
Other EU	Yes	No/2	Yes

Passport Note
All nationals referred to in the chart above must be in possession of a valid return ticket to their country of residence or citizenship, and sufficient funds to maintain themselves whilst in the country. Visitors must also provide a proper local address in Trinidad and Tobago, and complete an Immigration E/D card (form 1). (a) A person seeking admission to Trinidad and Tobago other than a tourist or visitor must be in possession of one of the following documents - work permit, student permit, missionary permit or a ministry permit.

Passports
Valid passport required by all nationals referred to in the chart above aged 16 years and over. Passport must be valid for at least six months from date of return.

Visas
Not required by nationals referred to in the chart above for the following periods of stay, except nationals of Australia who do require a visa:
(a) 1. not required by nationals of the EU (except those listed below), Canada and the USA for stays of up to three months;
(b) 2. not required by nationals of Bulgaria, the Czech Republic, Estonia, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Romania, the Slovak Republic and Slovenia for stays of up to one month.

Visa Note
(a) Citizens who do require visas for Trinidad and Tobago must apply before arrival at the embassy; however, where there is no embassy in the country of residence, they may apply on arrival for a waiver of visa, subject to prior approval by the immigration division. (b) Nationals not referred to in the chart above are advised to contact the embassy to check visa requirements (see General Info).

Types of Visa and Cost
TT$200 (single-entry). (Please note prices vary according to embassy).

Validity
90 days.

Applications to:
Consulate (or consular section at embassy or high commission); see General Info.

Working Days Required
Tourist visas will normally be issued within five working days (applicable to embassy in USA).

Warning
There is an underlying threat from terrorism. Attacks could be indiscriminate, including in places frequented by expatriates and foreign travelers. Five separate bombings took place in Port of Spain between July and October 2005. A number of people were injured. Police are continuing their investigations.

Travelers should be aware that there are high levels of violent crime, especially shootings and kidnappings. Foreign nationals have been victims of violent attacks, particularly in Tobago where law enforcement is weak. Extreme caution is advised if renting villas in the south west, and at villas throughout the island; ensure adequate security measures are in place.

The hurricane season in the Caribbean normally runs from June to November.

This advice is based on information provided by the Foreign and Commonwealth Office in the UK. It is correct at time of publishing. As the situation can change rapidly, visitors are advised to contact the following organizations for the latest travel advice:

British Foreign and Commonwealth Office
Tel: 0845 850 2829.
Website: www.fco.gov.uk

US Department of State
Website: http://travel.state.gov/travel

Health

	Special Precautions	Certificate Required?
Diphtheria	Sometimes
Hepatitis A	Yes
Malaria	No
Rabies	Sometimes
Tetanus	Yes
Typhoid	No
Yellow Fever	Yes

Health Care
Public sector health care is free. However, health insurance is recommended as Tobago’s health care provision is basic, with limited supplies and medication.


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