Language: English is the official language.
Currency: The unit of currency is the
Trinidad and Tobago, or TT Dollar (TTD), which is divided into 100 cents. Most ATMs will accept international credit cards. Travelers cheques, US dollars cash and credit cards are accepted by most establishments. Money can also be changed at bureaux de change offices. Banks are open from Monday to Friday.
Time: GMT -4.
Electricity: Electrical current is 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 OfficeTrinidad and Tobago Tourism: +868 675 7034/5/6/7 or www.visittnt.com
EmergencyEmergencies: 999 (Police); 990 (Fire/Ambulance).
Embassies
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.
United States Embassy,
Port of Spain: +868 622 6371.
British
High Commission, Port of Spain: +868 628 1234/2748.
Canadian High Commission, Port of Spain: +868 622 6232.
Australian High Commission, Port of Spain: +868 628 0695.
South
African Embassy, Port of Spain: +868 623 3291.
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.
