Trinidad and Tobago: COVID-19-related ban on travel from certain southern African countries lifted as of Jan. 7 /update 34

Trinidad and Tobago's COVID-19-related ban on travel from certain African countries lifted as of Jan. 7. Other restrictions unchanged.

Event

As of Jan. 7, authorities in Trinidad and Tobago have lifted a previously imposed ban on travel for most individuals entering from Botswana, Eswatini, Lesotho, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, South Africa, and Zimbabwe. The restrictions were put in place due to the COVID-19 Omicron variant. Travelers from those countries must now follow the same requirements that apply to persons entering from other countries. All other pandemic-related directives remain unchanged.

Domestic Measures
Gatherings larger than 10 people remain banned and individuals over the age of seven must continue to wear facemasks in public spaces. Public parties and festivals are prohibited; access to rivers is banned. Nightclubs must remain closed. Access to beaches is only allowed between 05:00-12:00. 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 this policy, multiple businesses, including restaurants, bars, casinos, cinemas, theaters, and gyms, can open for in-person services at 50 percent capacity, provided employees and customers have proof of being fully vaccinated.

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 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 time they must take additional COVID-19 tests.

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.