Trinidad and Tobago Travel Guide

Language

English is the official language in Trinidad and Tonago.

Currency

The unit of currency is the Trinidad and Tobago, or TT Dollar (TTD), which is divided into 100 cents. Most ATMs and stores will accept international credit cards. Travelers checks, US dollars cash and credit cards are accepted by most establishments. Money can also be changed at bureau de change offices. Banks are open from Monday to Friday.

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Time

Local time in Trinidad and Tobago is GMT -4.

Electricity

Electrical current is in Trinidad and Tobago 115/230 volts, 60hz. Two-pin flat blade plugs are used.

Communications

The international dialing code for Trinidad and Tobago is +1 868. To dial out from the islands the prefix is 011, followed by the relevant country code (e.g. 01127 for South Africa). A GSM cell phone network is in operation on the islands, with fairly wide coverage. There are several Internet cafes on the island in the main centers.

Duty-Free

Visitors arriving in Trinidad and Tobago are allowed to bring in the following goods without paying duty: 200 cigarettes, or 50 cigars, or 227g tobacco; 1 quart wine or spirits; and perfume for personal use. Travelers are also permitted to bring gifts totaling not more than US$200 in value. Alcohol and tobacco products are allowed only for passengers over the age of 17 years.

Tourist Office

Trinidad and Tobago Tourism: +868 675 7034/5/6/7 or www.gotrinidadandtobago.com

Embassies in Trinidad and Tobago

• United States Embassy, Port of Spain: +868 622 6371.
• British High Commission, Port of Spain: +868 350 0444.
• Canadian High Commission, Port of Spain: +868 622 6232.
• Australian High Commission, Port of Spain: +868 822 5250.
• South African Embassy, Port of Spain: +868 622 9869.
• Irish Honorary Consul, Port of Spain: +868 628 2385.
• New Zealand High Commission, Ottawa, Canada (also responsible for Barbados, Guyana, Jamaica and Trinidad and Tobago): +1 613 238 5991.

Trinidad and Tobago Embassies Abroad

• Embassy of the Republic of Trinidad & Tobago, Washington DC, United States: +1 202 467 6490.
• High Commission of the Republic of Trinidad & Tobago, London, United Kingdom: +44 (0)20 7245 9351.
• High Commission of the Republic of Trinidad & Tobago, Ottawa, Canada: +1 613 232 2418.
• High Commission of the Republic of Trinidad & Tobago, Pretoria, South Africa: +27 (0)12 460 9688.
• Consulate of Trinidad & Tobago, Auckland, New Zealand: +64 (0)9 302 1860.

Emergency

Emergencies: 999 (Police); 990 (Fire/Ambulance).

Language

English is the official language in Trinidad and Tonago.

Currency

The unit of currency is the Trinidad and Tobago, or TT Dollar (TTD), which is divided into 100 cents. Most ATMs and stores will accept international credit cards. Travelers checks, US dollars cash and credit cards are accepted by most establishments. Money can also be changed at bureau de change offices. Banks are open from Monday to Friday.

6.4500

Time

Local time in Trinidad and Tobago is GMT -4.

Electricity

Electrical current is in Trinidad and Tobago 115/230 volts, 60hz. Two-pin flat blade plugs are used.

Communications

The international dialing code for Trinidad and Tobago is +1 868. To dial out from the islands the prefix is 011, followed by the relevant country code (e.g. 01127 for South Africa). A GSM cell phone network is in operation on the islands, with fairly wide coverage. There are several Internet cafes on the island in the main centers.

Duty-Free

Visitors arriving in Trinidad and Tobago are allowed to bring in the following goods without paying duty: 200 cigarettes, or 50 cigars, or 227g tobacco; 1 quart wine or spirits; and perfume for personal use. Travelers are also permitted to bring gifts totaling not more than US$200 in value. Alcohol and tobacco products are allowed only for passengers over the age of 17 years.

Tourist Office

Trinidad and Tobago Tourism: +868 675 7034/5/6/7 or www.gotrinidadandtobago.com

Embassies in Trinidad and Tobago

• United States Embassy, Port of Spain: +868 622 6371.
• British High Commission, Port of Spain: +868 350 0444.
• Canadian High Commission, Port of Spain: +868 622 6232.
• Australian High Commission, Port of Spain: +868 822 5250.
• South African Embassy, Port of Spain: +868 622 9869.
• Irish Honorary Consul, Port of Spain: +868 628 2385.
• New Zealand High Commission, Ottawa, Canada (also responsible for Barbados, Guyana, Jamaica and Trinidad and Tobago): +1 613 238 5991.

Trinidad and Tobago Embassies Abroad

• Embassy of the Republic of Trinidad & Tobago, Washington DC, United States: +1 202 467 6490.
• High Commission of the Republic of Trinidad & Tobago, London, United Kingdom: +44 (0)20 7245 9351.
• High Commission of the Republic of Trinidad & Tobago, Ottawa, Canada: +1 613 232 2418.
• High Commission of the Republic of Trinidad & Tobago, Pretoria, South Africa: +27 (0)12 460 9688.
• Consulate of Trinidad & Tobago, Auckland, New Zealand: +64 (0)9 302 1860.

Emergency

Emergencies: 999 (Police); 990 (Fire/Ambulance).

Language

English is the official language in Trinidad and Tonago.

Currency

The unit of currency is the Trinidad and Tobago, or TT Dollar (TTD), which is divided into 100 cents. Most ATMs and stores will accept international credit cards. Travelers checks, US dollars cash and credit cards are accepted by most establishments. Money can also be changed at bureau de change offices. Banks are open from Monday to Friday.

6.4500

Time

Local time in Trinidad and Tobago is GMT -4.

Electricity

Electrical current is in Trinidad and Tobago 115/230 volts, 60hz. Two-pin flat blade plugs are used.

Communications

The international dialing code for Trinidad and Tobago is +1 868. To dial out from the islands the prefix is 011, followed by the relevant country code (e.g. 01127 for South Africa). A GSM cell phone network is in operation on the islands, with fairly wide coverage. There are several Internet cafes on the island in the main centers.

Duty-Free

Visitors arriving in Trinidad and Tobago are allowed to bring in the following goods without paying duty: 200 cigarettes, or 50 cigars, or 227g tobacco; 1 quart wine or spirits; and perfume for personal use. Travelers are also permitted to bring gifts totaling not more than US$200 in value. Alcohol and tobacco products are allowed only for passengers over the age of 17 years.

Tourist Office

Trinidad and Tobago Tourism: +868 675 7034/5/6/7 or www.gotrinidadandtobago.com

Embassies in Trinidad and Tobago

• United States Embassy, Port of Spain: +868 622 6371.
• British High Commission, Port of Spain: +868 350 0444.
• Canadian High Commission, Port of Spain: +868 622 6232.
• Australian High Commission, Port of Spain: +868 822 5250.
• South African Embassy, Port of Spain: +868 622 9869.
• Irish Honorary Consul, Port of Spain: +868 628 2385.
• New Zealand High Commission, Ottawa, Canada (also responsible for Barbados, Guyana, Jamaica and Trinidad and Tobago): +1 613 238 5991.

Trinidad and Tobago Embassies Abroad

• Embassy of the Republic of Trinidad & Tobago, Washington DC, United States: +1 202 467 6490.
• High Commission of the Republic of Trinidad & Tobago, London, United Kingdom: +44 (0)20 7245 9351.
• High Commission of the Republic of Trinidad & Tobago, Ottawa, Canada: +1 613 232 2418.
• High Commission of the Republic of Trinidad & Tobago, Pretoria, South Africa: +27 (0)12 460 9688.
• Consulate of Trinidad & Tobago, Auckland, New Zealand: +64 (0)9 302 1860.

Emergency

Emergencies: 999 (Police); 990 (Fire/Ambulance).

Language

English is the official language in Trinidad and Tonago.

Currency

The unit of currency is the Trinidad and Tobago, or TT Dollar (TTD), which is divided into 100 cents. Most ATMs and stores will accept international credit cards. Travelers checks, US dollars cash and credit cards are accepted by most establishments. Money can also be changed at bureau de change offices. Banks are open from Monday to Friday.

6.4500

Time

Local time in Trinidad and Tobago is GMT -4.

Electricity

Electrical current is in Trinidad and Tobago 115/230 volts, 60hz. Two-pin flat blade plugs are used.

Communications

The international dialing code for Trinidad and Tobago is +1 868. To dial out from the islands the prefix is 011, followed by the relevant country code (e.g. 01127 for South Africa). A GSM cell phone network is in operation on the islands, with fairly wide coverage. There are several Internet cafes on the island in the main centers.

Duty-Free

Visitors arriving in Trinidad and Tobago are allowed to bring in the following goods without paying duty: 200 cigarettes, or 50 cigars, or 227g tobacco; 1 quart wine or spirits; and perfume for personal use. Travelers are also permitted to bring gifts totaling not more than US$200 in value. Alcohol and tobacco products are allowed only for passengers over the age of 17 years.

Tourist Office

Trinidad and Tobago Tourism: +868 675 7034/5/6/7 or www.gotrinidadandtobago.com

Embassies in Trinidad and Tobago

• United States Embassy, Port of Spain: +868 622 6371.
• British High Commission, Port of Spain: +868 350 0444.
• Canadian High Commission, Port of Spain: +868 622 6232.
• Australian High Commission, Port of Spain: +868 822 5250.
• South African Embassy, Port of Spain: +868 622 9869.
• Irish Honorary Consul, Port of Spain: +868 628 2385.
• New Zealand High Commission, Ottawa, Canada (also responsible for Barbados, Guyana, Jamaica and Trinidad and Tobago): +1 613 238 5991.

Trinidad and Tobago Embassies Abroad

• Embassy of the Republic of Trinidad & Tobago, Washington DC, United States: +1 202 467 6490.
• High Commission of the Republic of Trinidad & Tobago, London, United Kingdom: +44 (0)20 7245 9351.
• High Commission of the Republic of Trinidad & Tobago, Ottawa, Canada: +1 613 232 2418.
• High Commission of the Republic of Trinidad & Tobago, Pretoria, South Africa: +27 (0)12 460 9688.
• Consulate of Trinidad & Tobago, Auckland, New Zealand: +64 (0)9 302 1860.

Emergency

Emergencies: 999 (Police); 990 (Fire/Ambulance).