Trinidad and Tobago Travel Guide

Passports

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

Valid passport for three months beyond the date of the return ticket is required by all nationals referred to in the chart above.

Passport Notes

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 while 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.

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; where there is no embassy in the country of residence, they may to the nearest neighboring consulate or embassy. (b) Nationals not referred to in the chart above are advised to contact the embassy to check visa requirements (see Important Addresses).

Types of Visa and Cost

The official price is TT$200 (approximately £19) for single entry or TT$400 (approximately £38) for multiple entry. Note that prices vary according to the issuing embassy: the Trinidad & Tobago High Commission in London charges £18 for single entry and £36 for multiple entry visas.

Validity

Three months.

Applications to:

Consulate (or consular section at embassy or high commission).

Working Days Required

Depending on nationality, tourist visas will be issued in anything from a week to a month.

Travel Warnings

Trinidad: Theft from vehicles and property can be a problem in parts of downtown Port of Spain and in other urban areas. Cruise ship passengers should take particular care when walking around the docks and downtown, and should avoid straying into areas affected by gang violence. There has also been a worrying increase in violent crime, muggings and robberies in all areas. There have also been attacks, some involving firearms, at tourist sites, including Fort George, the Pitch Lake and also at car parks of supermarkets, shopping malls, nightclubs, restaurants and business premises, including hairdressers and vegetable stalls.

Don't carry large amounts of cash or wear eye-catching jewelry. Use hotel safety deposit boxes to store valuables, money and passports. Do not walk alone in deserted areas even in daylight. Do not resist robbers or muggers.

Tobago: There have been a number of serious robberies against tourists and residents. Caution is advised when renting villas in Tobago. All villas should have adequate security measures in place, including the provision of external security lighting, grills and 24-hour security guards.

You should be aware of your surroundings at all times and preferably carry a mobile 'phone with roaming capability for use in emergency. Visitors are advised to visit isolated beaches such as Englishman's Bay and King Peter's bay only as a member of an organized group.

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 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.

Vaccinations

Vaccination	Special Precaution
Diphtheria	Sometimes
Hepatitis A	Yes
Malaria	No
Rabies	Sometimes
Tetanus	Yes
Typhoid	No
Yellow Fever	Yes