Before you go to Trinidad & Tobago: what to know
Must know
- Complete the online arrival/departure card at travel.gov.tt.
- Do not bring or wear camouflage clothing, including children’s items.
- Check current security advice; avoid isolated areas and night-time walking.
Entry and visas
British visitors can stay visa-free for up to 90 days with onward travel and sufficient funds. The Foreign Ministry says all travellers must complete the free online arrival/departure card from 17 March 2026; paper cards are discontinued.
Online arrival forms and permits
- Online Arrival/Departure Card ↗ required
Complete online before arrival or departure; check current portal instructions. · Fee: Free · All travellers, according to the Foreign Ministry.
Passport validity: British passports: at least 6 months beyond arrival.
Checked October 30, 2026 · Sources: gov.uk ↗, foreign.gov.tt ↗, visittrinidad.tt ↗
Money
Cash and cards are both common. Cards are accepted mainly in cities and tourist areas.
Apple Pay — no data · Google Pay — no data
- The Trinidad and Tobago dollar is used. Cards may not be accepted outside cities and tourist areas; fees can apply. Carry cash.
Checked October 30, 2026 · Sources: travel.state.gov ↗, foreign.gov.tt ↗, visittrinidad.tt ↗
Rules and bans
Laws visitors break unknowingly
- Importing or wearing camouflage clothing is an offence.
- Do not smoke cannabis in public or while operating a vehicle.
Checked October 30, 2026 · Sources: gov.uk ↗, foreign.gov.tt ↗, visittrinidad.tt ↗
Culture and clothing
Religion: Ask before entering a place of worship; respect services and local customs.
Clothing: Choose clothing appropriate to the venue and activity.
Checked October 30, 2026 · Sources: gov.uk ↗, foreign.gov.tt ↗, visittrinidad.tt ↗
Climate
Atlantic hurricane season runs June-November; follow local forecasts and evacuation instructions.
Month by month
- January: Jan: outside official hurricane season; storms still possible
- February: Feb: outside official hurricane season; storms still possible
- March: Mar: outside official hurricane season; storms still possible
- April: Apr: outside official hurricane season; storms still possible
- May: May: outside official hurricane season; storms still possible
- June: Jun: official hurricane season; monitor forecasts
- July: Jul: official hurricane season; monitor forecasts
- August: Aug: official hurricane season; monitor forecasts
- September: Sep: official hurricane season; monitor forecasts
- October: Oct: official hurricane season; monitor forecasts
- November: Nov: official hurricane season; monitor forecasts
- December: Dec: outside official hurricane season; storms still possible
Best season: December-May avoids the official hurricane season; check local rainfall and forecasts.
Checked October 30, 2026 · Sources: gov.uk ↗
What to pack
- Travel documents and insurance details
- Medicines in original packaging
- A backup payment method
Do not bring / prohibited to import
- Carrying packages for strangers
Practical
Plugs: Ask your accommodation about sockets and voltage before packing an adapter.
Water: Use sealed drinking water if the local supply is uncertain.
Traffic: drives on the left
Insurance: Arrange cover for medical care, evacuation and planned activities.
Checked October 30, 2026 · Sources: gov.uk ↗, travel.state.gov ↗, foreign.gov.tt ↗, visittrinidad.tt ↗
Entry rules change. Before your trip, check the website of the embassy or immigration service of the country.