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Passport validity requirements

To enter Trinidad and Tobago your passport must have an ‘expiry date’ at least 6 months after the date you arrive.

Check with your travel provider that your passport and other travel documents meet requirements. Renew your passport if you need to.

You will be denied entry if you do not have a valid travel document or try to use a passport that has been reported lost or stolen.

Dual nationals

When returning to the UK, British citizens must carry a valid British passport or certificate of entitlement. See Dual citizenship.

Visa requirements

You can visit Trinidad and Tobago without a visa for up to 90 days.

You must have:

• an onward or return ticket
• proof of funds for your stay

For business or study, see visa requirements on the Trinidad and Tobago immigration division website or contact the Trinidad and Tobago High Commission in the UK.

You can get your 90-day visit extended by applying to the passport and immigration department.

Make sure you get your passport stamped.

If you do not have an entry stamp in your passport, it will be difficult to extend your stay.

If you are a returning resident, you may be asked to show your residence permit or work permit when you arrive in Trinidad and Tobago.

Entry by sea

You can sail into and out of the marinas or Chaguaramas Bay. You must follow government regulations or you could be stopped by the coast guard, who will hand you over to the police.

Vaccine requirements  

For details about health entry requirements and recommended vaccinations, see TravelHealthPro’s Trinidad and Tobago guide.

Customs rules

There are strict rules about goods you can take into or out of Trinidad and Tobago. You must declare anything that may be prohibited or subject to tax or duty.

Taking money into Trinidad and Tobago

The amount of currency you can bring in (or take out of) the country is unlimited. However you must declare cash in any currency worth over 20,000 Trinidad and Tobago dollars. There are strict penalties for failing to declare amounts in excess of the limit.

Customs rules

There are strict rules about goods you can take into or out of Trinidad and Tobago. You must declare anything that may be prohibited or subject to tax or duty.

Taking money into Trinidad and Tobago

The amount of currency you can bring in (or take out of) the country is unlimited. However you must declare cash in any currency worth over 20,000 Trinidad and Tobago dollars. There are strict penalties for failing to declare amounts in excess of the limit.

Emergency services in Trinidad and Tobago

Ambulance: 811

Fire: 990

Police: 999

Contact your travel provider and insurer

Contact your travel provider and your insurer if you are involved in a serious incident or emergency abroad. They will tell you if they can help and what you need to do.

Refunds and changes to travel

For refunds or changes to travel, contact your travel provider. You may also be able to make a claim through insurance. However, insurers usually require you to talk to your travel provider first.

Find out more about changing or cancelling travel plans, including:

• where to get advice if you are in a dispute with a provider
• how to access previous versions of travel advice to support a claim

Support from FCDO

FCDO has guidance on staying safe and what to do if you need help or support abroad, including:

• finding lawyers and funeral directors in Trinidad and Tobago
• dealing with a death in Trinidad and Tobago
• being arrested or imprisoned in Trinidad and Tobago
• getting help if you’re a victim of crime
• what to do if you’re in hospital
• if you’re affected by a crisis, such as a terrorist attack

Contacting FCDO  

Help abroad   

See how to get help from the UK government abroad including in an emergency.  

Help in the UK   

You can call FCDO in London if you need urgent help because something has happened to a friend or relative abroad.   

Telephone: 020 7008 5000 (24 hours)   

Find out about call charges 

Get travel advice updates   

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Follow FCDO:  

• travel advice on X 

• travel advice on Facebook

Risk information for British companies

The Overseas Business Risk service offers information and advice for British companies operating in Trinidad and Tobago on how to manage political, economic, and business security-related risks.

Before you travel

No travel can be guaranteed safe. Read all the advice in this guide. You may also find it helpful to: 

• see general advice for women travellers
• read our guide on disability and travel abroad
• see general advice for LGBT+ travellers
• read about safety for solo and independent travel
• see advice on volunteering and adventure travel abroad

Travel insurance

If you choose to travel, research your destinations and get appropriate travel insurance. Insurance should cover your itinerary, planned activities and expenses in an emergency.

About FCDO travel advice

The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) provides advice about risks of travel to help you make informed decisions. Find out more about FCDO travel advice.

Get travel advice updates 

Sign up to get email notifications when this travel advice is updated.  

Follow FCDO:    

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• travel advice on Facebook 

• Travel Aware on Instagram

Laws and cultural differences

Laws on clothing

It is an offence for anyone, including children, to dress in camouflage clothing or bring any into the country.  

Illegal drugs penalties

Trinidad and Tobago has decriminalised the possession of up to 30g of cannabis or up to 5g of cannabis resin. However, you’re not allowed to smoke cannabis in public spaces or while operating a vehicle.

If you are stopped with these amounts, you can be fined up to  50,000 Trinidad and Tobago dollars. For larger quantities there are more hefty fines and possible imprisonment. There are also severe penalties for other drug-related offences.

LGBT+ travellers

In March 2025, consensual same-sex activity was reinstated as a crime punishable by up to 5 years imprisonment. It is also illegal for LGBT+ foreign nationals to enter the country. However, neither of these laws has been enforced in recent times. It is possible LGBT+ visitors could receive negative attention if they show affection in public. 

Take care when using dating apps especially those used by the LGBT+ community. Criminals have used apps like Grindr to trick, rob and assault people.

Read more advice for LGBT+ travellers.

Trespassing  

If you enter private property without permission, you may face a fine of up to 750,000 Trinidad and Tobago Dollars or imprisonment for up to 25 years. Local laws allow legal occupants of private property to use defensive and even deadly force against trespassers.