Trinidad and Tobago: Authorities ease multiple COVID-19-related domestic and travel measures as of March 8 /update 36

Authorities in Trinidad and Tobago ease multiple COVID-19-related domestic and travel restrictions as of March 8.

Event

As of March 8, authorities in Trinidad and Tobago have issued orders to ease multiple COVID-19-related domestic measures and travel restrictions. Under the new directives, social gatherings of up to 25 people are allowed, businesses that follow the TT Safe Zone plan can open at 75 percent capacity, and public transport can operate at full capacity. Additionally, unvaccinated citizens must now quarantine for seven days upon arrival, instead of the previous requirement of 14 days.

Domestic Measures
Other than the aforementioned measures, individuals over the age of seven must continue to wear facemasks in public spaces. The permitted hours to access rivers and public beaches remain between 05:00-18:00. The TT Safe Zone plan remains in place. Under this policy, multiple businesses, including restaurants, bars, casinos, cinemas, theaters, and gyms, can open for in-person services at 75 percent capacity, provided employees and customers have proof of being fully vaccinated. Government offices have also reopened for in-person services.

International Travel Restrictions
Unvaccinated foreign citizens are not allowed to enter the country. Individuals are considered fully vaccinated if they have taken all doses of an approved COVID-19 vaccine more than 14 days before travel to Trinidad and Tobago. Unvaccinated children traveling with fully vaccinated family members are allowed to enter but must take a COVID-19 test three to five days after arrival. Additionally, all travelers must have proof of a negative RT-PCR test taken no more than 72 hours before their arrival in the country.

Unvaccinated citizens or residents may only enter the country via Piarco International Airport (POS) in Trinidad and must quarantine at an approved location for seven days. They may end the quarantine following a negative COVID-19 test taken on day seven.

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

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.