COVID-19 Precautionary Measures in Trinidad & Tobago (30 November Update)

Can a resident enter the country?

• Yes

• Residents and citizens can enter.

Can a foreigner enter the country?

• No

• Currently, air and maritime borders are closed to all non-essential travel.

Test certificate required?

• Yes

• All arrivals must have a negative COVID-19 test certificate issued within the last 72-hours prior to arrival.

Is quarantine required on arrival?

• Yes

• Currently, no one is allowed to enter except nationals, who are required to go through 7-days quarantine on arrival. During quarantine, all such arrivals will be tested on the sixth day and released if found negative for COVID-19.

Entry form required?

• Yes

• People wishing to enter the country must request an exemption by letter to the Minister of National Security by emailing travelexemption@mns.gov.tt or departexemption@mns.gov.tt.

Airline restrictions

• Significant

• Airports are closed until 6 December.

• International and regional cargo flights are permitted to operate.

• Domestic flights are operating on a limited basis.

• Six flights by the Caribbean Airlines (BW) will operate daily to Tobago.

Border restrictions

• Significant

• All international borders are closed until further notice. People wishing to depart the country must request an exemption by letter to the Minister of National Security.

• International and regional cargo vessels are allowed in Trinidad & Tobago. Crew members are not allowed to disembark.

• Maritime borders are closed to all vessels, including yachts. Cruise ships are banned until the end of the cruise season.

Curfew restrictions

• Minimal

• No curfew is in place.

Social distancing restrictions

• Moderate

• Due to a sudden spike in the coronavirus cases, the Trinidad & Tobago authorities have extended restrictive measures until further notice. The nation was under phase five out of six phases for relaxing the coronavirus restrictions.

• Gatherings of more than ten people are prohibited.

• At funerals, gatherings should not exceed more than 20 people.

Internal travel restrictions

• Minimal

• Public transportation, including inter-island, is allowed to operate with reduced capacity.

• Taxi services are allowed at a reduced capacity.

• Air and sea bridge transport between Trinidad and Tobago is limited to essential travel only.

Accommodations open?

• Yes

• Hotels are allowed to reopen.

Restaurants open?

• Yes with exceptions

• Restaurants are open for take-away service only.

Bars and cafes open?

• Yes with exceptions

• Bars will be open for take-away service only.

Beaches and tourism sites open?

• Yes with exceptions

• Beaches are opened to the public between 06:00-18:00 (local time).

Places of worship open?

• Yes

• Places of worship may host services for a maximum of one hour with reduced capacity.

Masks required in public?

• Yes

• Face coverings are mandatory in public places.

Other

• Contact sports are not permitted.

• Gyms, cinemas, member clubs, and casinos are allowed to reopen with reduced capacity.

• Except for examinations, all educational institutions will remain closed until 31 December.

• River and water parks are closed.

• Tours at Caroni Swamp and Buccoo Reef are allowed.

• Public swimming pools are closed.

Conseils

The COVID-19 epidemic is changing constantly worldwide. This information is subject to change as the situation evolves. Travel and border restrictions may change with little or no notice. Some countries are beginning to remove some restrictions gradually. Check with your airline, booking agent, or country’s embassy for information on your specific travel plans. Wearing a mask (face covering) is recommended in public places and when social distancing is not possible.