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Advisories range from all-clear to avoid non-essential travel. Risks are likely regional - review each source carefully.

For informational purposes only — always verify with official government sources before travel.

United States
United States
Avoid Non-Essential Travel
Level 3
Some areas have an increased risk. Read the entire Travel Advisory. State of Emergency On March 2, 2026, the Government of Trinidad and Tobago (GOTT) declared a new nationwide State of Emergency…
Canada
Canada
Exercise Increased Caution
Level 2
Trinidad and Tobago - Exercise a high degree of caution Exercise a high degree of caution in Trinidad and Tobago due to violent crime. Regional risks Regional Advisory - Avoid non-essential travel…
Ireland
Ireland
Exercise Increased Caution
Level 2
Exercise a high degree of caution in Trinidad and Tobago.
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
Exercise Normal Precautions
Level 1
FCDO travel advice for Trinidad and Tobago. Includes safety and security, insurance, entry requirements and legal differences.
New Zealand
New Zealand
Exercise Increased Caution
Level 2
There are more significant safety or security concerns than you would usually find in New Zealand because of violent crime. New Zealanders in Trinidad and Tobago should pay close attention to their…
Netherlands
Netherlands
Exercise Increased Caution
Level 2
Caution: safety risks in Trinidad and Tobago.
France
France
Exercise Increased Caution
Level 2
Exercise a high degree of caution in Trinidad and Tobago.
Germany
Germany
Exercise Increased Caution
Level 2
Exercise a high degree of caution in Trinidad and Tobago.
Poland
Poland
Avoid Non-Essential Travel
Level 3
Avoid non-essential travel to Trinidad and Tobago.
Taiwan
Taiwan
Avoid Non-Essential Travel
Level 3
Avoid non-essential travel to Trinidad and Tobago.
South Korea
South Korea
Avoid Non-Essential Travel
Level 3
Refrain from non-essential travel to Trinidad and Tobago.
Japan
Japan
Exercise Increased Caution
Level 2
Trinidad and Tobago

For informational purposes only — always verify with official government sources before travel.

United StatesUnited States passportVisa-free · 90 days
CanadaCanada passportVisa-free
IrelandIreland passportVisa-free
United KingdomUnited Kingdom passportVisa-free
New ZealandNew Zealand passportVisa on arrival
NetherlandsNetherlands passportVisa-free · 90 days
FranceFrance passportVisa-free · 90 days
GermanyGermany passportVisa-free · 90 days
PolandPoland passportVisa-free · 90 days
TaiwanTaiwan passportVisa required
South KoreaSouth Korea passportVisa-free · 90 days
JapanJapan passportVisa-free · 90 days

Where the governments disagree on Trinidad and Tobago

United Kingdom alone rates Trinidad and Tobago at level 1. Every other government places it higher, from level 2 to level 3, with the largest group at level 2. Where one government is markedly more relaxed than the rest, the safer planning assumption is the majority view rather than the most reassuring one.

Currency varies between sources. New Zealand's is the oldest assessment of Trinidad and Tobago on file, last revised in November 2024, while the rest have been reviewed more recently.

The warnings for Trinidad and Tobago are not uniform across the country. Nine distinct areas are singled out by at least one government. Among them: Enterprise (Chaguanas) and Movie Towne (Chaguanas). At least one of these carries the highest possible rating, meaning a government advising against all travel there while rating the rest of the country lower.

The level 3 rating from four of the twelve governments carries practical weight even if your own government is more relaxed — insurers commonly price against, or exclude, travel contrary to official advice, so the rating that matters most is the one issued for your passport.

Derived from 12 government assessments for Trinidad and Tobago, most recently reviewed in October 2026.

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Top Destinations

Port of Spain
A Caribbean capital famous for the world's greatest Carnival with steelpan and soca music. The Queen's Park Savannah and Maracas Bay beach are essential stops.
San Fernando
Trinidad's second city with a hilltop view of the Gulf of Paria and the Pitch Lake natural asphalt wonder. The South's Indian-influenced doubles and roti are culinary highlights.
Chaguanas
The largest borough with a buzzing market and the Hanuman Murti statue, the largest outside India. The Indo-Trinidadian culture and food are strongly represented here.
Arima
A town with indigenous Santa Rosa Carib heritage, the Cleaver Woods nature park, and Carnival traditions. The annual Santa Rosa Festival celebrates the last Carib community in Trinidad.
Scarborough
Tobago's capital with Fort King George overlooking the harbor and the Tobago Museum. The island's quieter pace, reef diving, and rainforest contrast with Trinidad's energy.