Travel advisory · Trinidad & TobagoSome governments advise against travel to parts of Trinidad & Tobago.The warnings cover only these areas: Beetham, Laventille, Sea Lots, Cocorite, Morvant.Advice depends on your passport. Read your own government's advice before you book.Official advice

Areas with warnings

Beetham · avoid all travel · Canada, Germany, France, US
Laventille · avoid all travel · Canada, Germany, France, US
Sea Lots · avoid all travel · Canada, Germany, France, US
Cocorite · avoid non-essential travel · Canada, US
Morvant · avoid non-essential travel · Germany, France

Also named by one government: Interior of Queens' Park Savannah (US), Bacolet (New Zealand), Belmont (Germany), Carapo (Arima) (Germany), Chaguanas (France), Curepe (France), Downtown Port of Spain (Canada), Englishman's Bay (New Zealand), Enterprise (Chaguanas) (Germany), King Peter's Bay (New Zealand), Movie Towne (Chaguanas) (Germany), Port of Spain east of Henry Street (Germany), Rio Claro (France), San Juan (France), Sangre Grande (France), South coast of Trinidad (Cedros, Siparia, Francique, Point Fortin, Guayaguare) (France), Tunapuna (France)

Government	Advice	Updated	Read the advice
United Kingdom (FCDO)	No specific advice against travel to the country	–	Read the advice
United States (State Dept)	Reconsider Travel	Apr 13, 2026	Read the advice
Canada (Global Affairs)	Exercise a high degree of caution (regional advisories)	–	Read the advice
Germany (Auswärtiges Amt)	No advice against the whole country (regional advisories)	Oct 15, 2026	Read the advice
New Zealand (SafeTravel)	Exercise increased caution due to violent crime (regional advisories)	–	Read the advice
Ireland (Department of Foreign Affairs)	High Degree of Caution	–	Read the advice
France (Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs)	Increased vigilance throughout the country (regional advisories)	–	Read the advice

Checked daily from the governments' published advice; last checked Nov 2, 2026. RoamLedger summarises official advice; it is not advice from any government.

Caribbean

Trinidad & Tobago

Trinidad and Tobago is an island republic at the southern edge of the Caribbean. Go for steelpan music, Carnival, birdwatching and Tobago's coral reefs.

Start with the essentials Where to stay Plan a trip to Trinidad & Tobago

Trinidad and Tobago is an island republic with its capital, Port of Spain, on Trinidad. Trinidad lies about 11 kilometers off the Venezuelan coast, so the country sits closer to South America than to the main Caribbean islands. The islands are known for African and Indian Caribbean cultures and as the birthplace of the steelpan. Calypso, soca, rapso and chutney music are part of everyday life. Tobago, the smaller island, covers about 300 square kilometers and has coral reefs for diving and snorkeling.

Trinidad suits travelers who want food, music and wildlife. Pitch Lake, the largest natural deposit of asphalt on Earth, is one of its best-known sights, and the country has 472 recorded bird species, including the scarlet ibis. Tobago suits beach and diving trips. The dry season runs from January to May, and the rainy season covers the other seven months. Plan several days on Trinidad and a few more on Tobago to see both islands. Ferries link Port of Spain with Scarborough in Tobago.

Five things to know before Trinidad & Tobago

Complete the online arrival card
Since March 2026, Trinidad and Tobago has used an online arrival and departure card at travel.gov.tt. It opens 72 hours before travel; save the receipt with the QR code to show officials. Visas and entry
Decide on Trinidad, Tobago or both
Trinidad has Carnival, the food scene and rainforest birding; Tobago has beaches and reefs. They are linked by a short domestic flight and a ferry.
Book Carnival months ahead
Carnival Monday and Tuesday fall just before Ash Wednesday, so the date moves each year. Rooms, flights and costumes sell out months ahead.
See nesting leatherbacks with a permit
Leatherback turtles nest on beaches such as Matura and Grande Riviere from about March to August. Protected beaches need a permit and a guide in nesting season.
Declare cash over TT$20,000
Cash and payment instruments worth more than TT$20,000 in any currency must be declared on arrival and departure, and penalties apply if you do not.

Trinidad & Tobago travel guides

Practical guides from writers who live there.

Port of Spain

The capital: where to stay, two days and safety basics.

Read the guide Visas and entry

Visa-free stays and the online arrival card since 2026.

Read the guide Travel insurance

Medical, evacuation and storm cover to check for Trinidad & Tobago.

Read the guide Phones and eSIM

Data plans, roaming charges and coverage between islands.

Read the guide Money and costs

TT dollars, cash rules and Carnival costs.

Read the guide Getting around

The air bridge and ferry between Trinidad and Tobago.

Read the guide Visa checker

Some passports need an e-Visa; check yours.

Read the guide

Top places to visit in Trinidad & Tobago

See all attractions in Trinidad & Tobago

Barcelona harbor with cable car tower and city buildings

Museum · Port of SpainCentral Bank Museum

Landmark · Port of SpainStollmeyer's Castle

Museum · Port of SpainNational Museum & Art Gallery

Park · Port of SpainQueen's Park SavannahVisit early morning or late afternoon, when it is cooler.

Destinations in Trinidad & Tobago

a view of a city with a mountain in the background

CityPort of SpainExplore

Where to stay in Trinidad & Tobago

Neighborhood first, hotel second.

All stay guides

aerial view of city buildings during night time

Port of SpainWhere to stay in Port of Spain: four bases and areas to check

Itineraries

2 daysPort of Spain in 2 days: heritage houses, downtown and a beachA two-day Port of Spain plan built around UK safety advice: heritage houses on day one, a guided downtown or north coast day two, with a rain plan.

What a day costs in Trinidad & Tobago

Per person, in TTD

Work out your trip

BudgetTTD 370a day≈ $55 · per person

Hostel beds, cheap eats, buses and free sights.

Bed a night: TTD 250
Food: TTD 100
Transport: TTD 20
Sights: Free

Mid-rangeTTD 1,200a day≈ $177 · per person

A 3-star room, casual restaurants, public transport and one paid sight a day.

Bed a night: TTD 700
Food: TTD 300
Transport: TTD 100
Sights: TTD 100

ComfortTTD 2,700a day≈ $398 · per person

A 4-star room, good restaurants, taxis and a guided tour.

Bed a night: TTD 1,300
Food: TTD 600
Transport: TTD 300
Sights: TTD 500

Checked Oct 3, 2026 by Marisol VegaA source for every line on the trip cost page. Flights not included. Rates By Exchange Rate APIWork out your trip

When to go

Rainy days
Days with storms

Best

JanuaryRain14 rainy daysHigh29°Low23°Dry season
FebruaryPartly cloudy11 rainy daysHigh29°Low23°Dry, busy
MarchPartly cloudy12 rainy daysHigh30°Low23°Dry, turtles begin
AprilRain12 rainy daysHigh30°Low24°Driest, hot
MayRain15 rainy daysHigh30°Low25°Turtle nesting
JuneRain20 rainy daysHigh29°Low25°Rains begin
JulyRain25 rainy daysHigh29°Low25°Wet season
AugustRain27 rainy daysHigh29°Low25°Wet, humid
SeptemberRain26 rainy daysHigh30°Low25°Wet, hot
OctoberRain25 rainy days1 day with stormsHigh30°Low25°Wet season
NovemberRain24 rainy daysHigh29°Low25°Wet
DecemberRain18 rainy daysHigh28°Low24°Showers, parang

Average daily high and low in Port of Spain, 2016–2025. Rainy day: 1 mm of rain or more.

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Right now in Trinidad & Tobago

Local time, today's weather and the exchange rate, refreshed through the day.

Feels like: 34°
Humidity: 76%
Wind: 10 km/h
Chance of rain: 100%

Trinidad & Tobago

04:07 PM

Monday, November 2

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Today28°24°100%Monday: Thunderstorms. High 28°, Low 24°. Chance of rain 100%.
Tue29°24°98%Tuesday: Thunderstorms. High 29°, Low 24°. Chance of rain 98%.
Wed31°24°90%Wednesday: Drizzle. High 31°, Low 24°. Chance of rain 90%.
Thu30°24°77%Thursday: Drizzle. High 30°, Low 24°. Chance of rain 77%.
Fri31°24°45%Friday: Drizzle. High 31°, Low 24°. Chance of rain 45%.
Sat32°24°25%Saturday: Drizzle. High 32°, Low 24°. Chance of rain 25%.
Sun31°24°37%Sunday: Partly cloudy. High 31°, Low 24°. Chance of rain 37%.

Updated 12:17 PM local time · Powered by WeatherAPI.com · Weather data by Open-Meteo.com

Money

Mid-market rate1 USD = 6.789 TTD

Amount

Converted to

TTD · Trinidad & Tobago Dollar

Rates from Nov 2, 2026 · Rates By Exchange Rate API

What's on in Trinidad & Tobago

Big events, festivals and concert tours

Events calendar

Festivals by month

Jan
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Before you go to Trinidad & Tobago

eSIM for Trinidad & TobagoData without roaming feesRead the guide Travel insuranceCheck medical and storm coverRead the guide Entry rulesOnline arrival cardRead the guide

Rules for Trinidad & Tobago, checked

All passengers complete the online arrival or departure card, open 72 hours before travel, and show the receipt with the QR codeChecked Oct 4, 2026 · Read more

Trinidad & Tobago FAQ

When is Trinidad Carnival?

Carnival Monday and Tuesday fall in the days before Ash Wednesday, so they land in February or early March depending on the year. Events build for weeks before.

Do I need a visa for Trinidad and Tobago?

UK and Canadian passport holders can visit without a visa for up to 90 days, with an onward or return ticket and proof of funds. Australians need an e-Visa. Complete the online arrival card before you fly; check other passports with the Immigration Division.

Does Trinidad and Tobago get hurricanes?

Rarely. The islands lie south of the main hurricane belt, though Tobago has been brushed by storms. The rainy season runs roughly June to December.

How do I get from Trinidad to Tobago?

Take a short domestic flight or the fast ferry between Port of Spain and Scarborough. Book ahead around Carnival and holidays.

Is Tobago better than Trinidad for a beach holiday?

Yes. Tobago has the calmer beaches and reefs; Trinidad is better for Carnival, food and birdwatching.