Visiting Trinidad and Tobago Discouraged

The U.S. Department of State recently reissued a Level 3 Reconsider Travel advisory for Trinidad and Tobago, a dual-island nation in the West Indies east of Venezuela.

As of July 17, 2023, the State Department said visitors should exercise increased caution in Trinidad and Tobago due to civil unrest and crime.

And U.S. government personnel are prohibited from traveling to the following areas in Port of Spain: Laventille, Beetham, Sea Lots, Cocorite, and the interior of Queen's Park Savannah.

After dark, U.S. government personnel are prohibited from traveling to downtown Port of Spain, Fort George Overlook, and all beaches.

For assistance, the U.S. Embassy Port of Spain is located at 15 Queen's Park West.

If you decide to travel to Trinidad and Tobago, the U.S. government suggests enrolling in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program to receive Alerts and make it easier to locate you in an emergency.

From a health perspective, the U.S. CDC suggests prospective visitors speak with a healthcare provider about travel vaccinations no less than one month before traveling.