Trinidad and Tobago: Authorities keep COVID-19 travel and business restrictions largely unchanged as of Aug. 18 /update 28

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As of Aug. 18, authorities in Trinidad and Tobago are keeping the country's COVID-19-related travel, movement, and business restrictions largely unchanged.

Under the current travel directives, unvaccinated foreign citizens are not allowed to enter the country. Passengers allowed to enter the islands are divided into five categories:

• Unvaccinated passengers who do not require medical attention (Category One): These passengers must take a COVID-19 PCR test no more than 72 hours before travel and isolate at a designated State Supervised Quarantine Facility for 14 days. Entry is allowed only via Piarco International Airport (POS) in Trinidad. The individuals are subject to a medical assessment within 24 hours after arrival and must take a PCR test on the seventh day after arrival. If the PCR test is negative, the individual will complete the rest of the quarantine period; if testing positive for COVID-19, the individual will be directed to a medical facility.

• Returning passengers requiring medical attention (Category Two): Severely ill patients will be transferred immediately to a medical center; ill but stable patients will be directed to a quarantine facility and checked by healthcare personnel. Travelers who test positive upon arrival or during the quarantine period will also be transferred to a medical center.

• Fully vaccinated travelers (Category Three): These passengers must take a PCR test no more than 72 hours before arrival and show proof of being fully vaccinated at least two weeks before their travel. They are not required to quarantine upon arrival.

• Children (Category Four): Unvaccinated children traveling with vaccinated family members must take a PCR test no more than 72 hours before arrival and take another test 3-5 days after arrival. If the test is positive, they will need to isolate immediately. If they are traveling with unvaccinated parents, they will join them in a quarantine facility for a 14-day period. Fully vaccinated children are subject to Category Three guidelines.

• Individuals entering via seaports (Category Five): Fully vaccinated travelers must show proof of a negative PCR test taken within 72 hours before arrival and proof of vaccination to avoid quarantine. Unvaccinated travelers must show proof of a negative PCR test taken within 72 hours before arrival and begin a 14-day quarantine, either at their vessel or a State Supervised Quarantine Facility. They will also undergo medical assessments and must take an additional PCR test on day seven of their quarantine; if negative, they can end the quarantine after completing the 14 days.

All travelers entering the country, including children, must complete the TTravel Pass form; the form is available here.

Domestic Restrictions
A nightly 21:00-05:00 curfew remains in place from Monday to Sunday. During curfew hours, residents may not leave their homes except to attend to essential issues or respond to a health issue. Persons authorized to travel during curfew hours must have a permit provided by authorities.

Food establishments can operate for delivery and take-out services. However, in-person dining remains banned, and other establishments, such as bars, casinos, cinemas, theaters, places of worship, gyms, and most nonessential retail, remain closed. Beaches, rivers, and public pools are also closed. Public gatherings are limited to five people, while weddings and funerals can have up to 10 people. Public transport can operate at 50 percent capacity. All individuals ages eight and older are required to wear facemasks in public spaces, including in private vehicles.

Authorities could reimpose, extend, ease, or otherwise amend any restrictions with little-to-no notice, depending on disease activity.

Advice

Follow all official instructions. Abide by national health and safety measures. Reconfirm all travel arrangements and business appointments. Liaise with trusted contacts for further updates and guidance.

Resources

World Health Organization (WHO)
Government COVID-19 Updates
TTravel Pass