Trinidad and Tobago Travel Advisory 2026

Current U.S. State Department advisory

Level 3: Reconsider Travel

Avoid travel due to serious risks to safety and security. The State Department recommends reconsidering any trip. Advisory as of April 12, 2026.

Official source: travel.state.gov

US vs UK: how the advice compares

🇺🇸 United States — travel.state.gov

Level 3· Reconsider Travel

Level 3 of 4 · as of April 12, 2026

🇬🇧 United Kingdom — FCDO (GOV.UK)

No overall travel warning

Last updated March 6, 2026 · gov.uk advice

Latest UK update note: “Addition of information about State of Emergency and updated with information about the risks from terrorism ('Warnings and security' and ‘Safety and security’ pages).”

See all countries where the two governments disagree on the US vs UK comparison page.

Advisory level timeline

April 12, 2026 — current
Level 3: Reconsider Travel
Latest official advisory as captured in our snapshot.
No advisory level changes recorded for Trinidad and Tobago since we began tracking in July 2026. We log every future change here, with dates and official change notes.

Is Trinidad and Tobago safe? What the official advisory says

in Trinidad and Tobago due to crime , health , and terrorism . 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 (SOE). This is due to a spike in violent criminal activity that could threaten public safety.

During the SOE, the GOTT has imposed the following measures:

The Trinidad and Tobago Police Service can: Arrest people on suspicion of involvement in illegal activities.
Search and enter public and private properties as needed.
Bail is suspended for those suspected of committing a crime.
Members of the Defense Force are following similar regulations as the local police.
There are currently no curfews or restrictions on public gatherings.
The GOTT will monitor the SOE daily. Restrictions may change with little or no notice.

Although violent crime in Trinidad and Tobago has dropped greatly since 2024 due to security efforts started during the previous state of emergencies, crime remains a challenge throughout the country. Crime rates are lower in Tobago than in Trinidad.

Due to crime risks, U.S. government employees working in Trinidad and Tobago are not allowed to travel to the following areas in Port of Spain:

At any time: Laventille
The southern end of Charlotte Street between Oxford Street and Park Street (past the General Hospital)

Condensed from the official State Department advisory of April 12, 2026 — read the full advisory before you travel.

Trinidad and Tobago travel advisory FAQ

What is the current travel advisory level for Trinidad and Tobago?

As of April 12, 2026, the U.S. State Department rates Trinidad and Tobago at Level 3: Reconsider Travel. Avoid travel due to serious risks to safety and security. The State Department recommends reconsidering any trip.

What does Level 3 mean?

Level 3 (Reconsider Travel) — Avoid travel due to serious risks to safety and security. The State Department recommends reconsidering any trip.

When did the Trinidad and Tobago travel advisory last change?

The current advisory was published on April 12, 2026. No level changes have been recorded since we began tracking in July 2026 — this page will log every future change.

Does the UK government agree with the US advisory for Trinidad and Tobago?

The UK Foreign Office (FCDO) position: No overall travel warning (last updated March 6, 2026). The US and UK use different systems — the US assigns a 1–4 level, while the UK either advises against travel (entirely or in part) or issues no overall warning.