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Trinidad & Tobago

  • Port of Spain
  • Americas
  • English

At a glance

Trinidad & Tobago: know before you go

At a glance

Capital
Port of Spain
Population
1,369,125
Area
5,128 km² · 1,980 sq mi
Languages
English
Currency
Trinidad & Tobago Dollar (TTD)
Time zone
UTC−04:00, America/Port_of_Spain
Calling code
+1868
Drives on the
Left
Internet domain
.tt
Landlocked
No, it has a coastline
More facts
Continent
AMERICAS

Member of

  • United Nations

Neighbouring countries

Entry requirements

Trinidad & Tobago visa requirements

Trinidad & Tobago entry requirements by passport: of 197 passports, 103 can enter without a visa, 2 get a visa on arrival, 9 apply online before they travel and 83 need a visa from an embassy or consulate.

Find your passport for the documents, the cost and how long you can stay.

Visa-free103 passports

Visa on arrival2 passports

Safety

Trinidad & Tobago safety: is it safe to visit?

Level 3 of 4Reconsider Travel

Due to crime and a nationwide State of Emergency declared in March 2026

US State Dept, updated April 13, 2026. Advisories change: check your own government's travel advice before you go.

Questions

Trinidad & Tobago: frequently asked questions

Trinidad & Tobago visa: do I need one?
Trinidad & Tobago entry requirements by passport: of 197 passports, 103 can enter without a visa, 2 get a visa on arrival, 9 apply online before they travel and 83 need a visa from an embassy or consulate.
Trinidad & Tobago: is it safe to visit?
US State Dept rates Trinidad & Tobago at level 3 of 4. Reconsider Travel: Due to crime and a nationwide State of Emergency declared in March 2026.
Trinidad & Tobago: what currency is used?
Currency in Trinidad & Tobago: Trinidad & Tobago Dollar (TTD).
Trinidad & Tobago: what language do people speak?
Languages of Trinidad & Tobago: English.
Trinidad & Tobago: what is the capital?
The capital of Trinidad & Tobago is Port of Spain.

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