Trinidad and Tobago: Authorities ease some COVID-19-related domestic and travel measures as of April 1 /update 37

Authorities in Trinidad and Tobago ease some COVID-19-related domestic and travel restrictions as of April 1.

Event

As of April 1, authorities in Trinidad and Tobago have issued orders to ease multiple COVID-19-related restrictions. Arrivals may now present a negative result from either an antigen or a PCR test taken 72 hours before their arrival, while only PCR tests were previously accepted. Additionally, from April 4, all limits on public gatherings and restrictions regarding access to beaches and rivers will be lifted. The TT Safe Zone restrictions, which imposed restrictions on certain businesses, will be discontinued. Other measures remain mostly unchanged.

Domestic Measures
Other than the measures above, individuals over the age of seven must continue to wear facemasks in public spaces. The TT Safe Zone plan remains in place only until April 3. 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 traveling to Trinidad and Tobago. Unvaccinated children traveling with fully vaccinated family members can enter but must take a COVID-19 test three to five days after arrival. Additionally, all travelers must have proof of a negative PCR or antigen 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.