Go with a plan.
No major changes since yesterday.
Governments, one trip
What they're telling their own citizens about Trinidad and Tobago
The advisories disagree by 2 level(s) — read all four before you decide who to trust.
The real score
The breakdown
See it from your perspective
Go with a plan.
The general Sketch Score, unweighted for any specific traveler.
Don't do this
Laws that jail tourists
Illegal parking enforcement
Tow trucks known as the wrecker enforce illegal parking regulations quickly. If towed, you must retrieve the vehicle at the impound lot and pay a TT$500 fine.
Staying healthy
What to watch out for, health-wise
Active notices
- • Global Measles
Tap water safe to drink: Yes
Vaccines
Required: Yellow Fever
Recommended: Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B, Measles, Rabies, Typhoid
Source: CDC Travelers' Health →Getting in
What you'll need at the border
Visitors to Trinidad and Tobago must obtain an e-Visa unless they are citizens of one of the visa-exempt countries or citizens who may obtain a visa on arrival.
Source: Wikipedia →Real, not invented
Terrorism
Although there is no recent history of terrorism in Trinidad and Tobago, attacks cannot be ruled out. Attacks could be indiscriminate including in places visited by foreign nationals. Stay aware of your surroundings, keep up to date with local media reports and follow the advice of local authorities.
Source: UK FCDO →Real, not invented
Cultural & legal notes
LGBT+ travellers
In March 2025, consensual same-sex activity was reinstated as a crime punishable by up to 5 years imprisonment. It is also illegal for LGBT+ foreign nationals to enter the country. However, neither of these laws has been enforced in recent times. It is possible LGBT+ visitors could receive negative attention if they show affection in public. Take care when using dating apps especially those used by the LGBT+ community. Criminals have used apps like Grindr to trick, rob and assault people. Read more advice for LGBT+ travellers .
Source: UK FCDO →Right now
In the news the last few days
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The little things that trip people up
Plug & voltage
A / B · 115V
Driving side
left
Emergency
police: 999 or 911 / ambulance: 811 / fire: 990
Tipping
Tipping has not been a custom, but has become more commonplace. Some restaurants, especially those in hotels or those that serve foreign tourists expect a tip. Most do not. Only airport taxis expect a tip. Local taxis do not.
Cash vs. Card
The currency is the Trinidad and Tobago dollar, denoted "TT$" (ISO currency code: TTD), also known as the "TT" (pronounced teetee). US dollars are also widely accepted. There is an active black market for US currency in Trinidad, offering about TT$8.9 for US$1, as of January 2026. See Eg Currency. Bringing cash can significantly reduce the price of travel. However, the Government has indicated tha
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One Trinidad and Tobago city on SKETCH.WORLD
Real, resident-submitted Numbeo crime data at the city level — the same national picture above, with crime swapped for what people who actually live there report.
Show the receipts (8 sources)
- us-state — observed 2026-09-09
- uk-fcdo — observed 2026-09-09
- ca-gac — observed 2026-09-09
- worldbank-political — observed 2026-09-09
- worldbank-policeTrust — observed 2026-09-09
- cdc-health — observed 2026-09-09
- gdelt — observed 2026-09-06
- lgbtq-legal-wikipedia — observed 2026-09-09