Trinidad and Tobago: Authorities to lift the COVID-19-related nightly curfew Nov. 17 /update 32

Officials in Trinidad and Tobago will lift COVID-19-related nightly curfew from Nov. 17. Other restrictions will remain unchanged.

Event

Authorities in Trinidad and Tobago have announced plans to end the country's long-standing COVID-19-related State of Emergency due to the increase in vaccination rates. With the State of Emergency coming to an end, the 22:00-05:00 nightly curfew will be lifted the morning of Nov. 17.

Other restrictions will remain in place, including a ban on gatherings larger than 10 people, and the requirement for individuals over the age of seven to wear facemasks in public spaces. Access to beaches and rivers, as well as public parties, and festivals remain banned, and nightclubs must remain closed. Places of worship can open at 25 percent capacity, and public transport can operate at 75 percent capacity.

Additionally, the TT Safe Zone plan remains in place, under which multiple businesses, including restaurants, bars, casinos, cinemas, theaters, and gyms, can open for in-person services at 50 percent capacity, as long as employees and customers have proof of being fully vaccinated. Public pools will be allowed to reopen Nov. 17 under the TT Safe Zone plan.

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 prior to their trip to Trinidad and Tobago. Unvaccinated children traveling with fully vaccinated family members are also 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 earlier than 72 hours prior to their arrival in the country.

Unvaccinated citizens may enter via Piarco International Airport (POS) in Trinidad and must quarantine at an approved state-supervised hotel for 14 days, during which they must take additional COVID-19 tests.

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