Location: Beetham Highway, East Port of Spain; Cocorite and Maraval, Port of Spain Event:  There are reports of civil unrest in the Cocorite and Maraval areas in addition to the previous alert regarding rioting and gunfire exchange on Beetham Highway and East Port of Spain areas. U.S. citizens are advised to shelter in place, and monitor embassy …

The information on this page was updated on March 21, 2020 at 2:00 p.m. T&T time. Location:  Trinidad and Tobago Event:  The Ministry of Health has confirmed 49 cases of COVID-19 in Trinidad and Tobago.  On March 19, U.S. State Department has issued a Global Level 4 Health Advisory – Do Not Travel advising U.S. citizens to avoid all international travel due to the …

Location: Port of Spain, and throughout Trinidad and Tobago Event: The U.S. Embassy in Port of Spain will be closed on Monday, February 24th and Tuesday 25th, 2020 during Carnival.  Carnival activities and related events have begun and will be ongoing throughout the month accordingly U.S. citizens should expect road closures, increasing traffic congestion, and …

Town Hall for U.S. Citizens on January 15, 2020 Date: January 10, 2020 Dear U.S. citizens: Greetings from American Citizen Services at the U.S. Embassy, Port of Spain! You are invited to a town hall for U.S. citizens on the afternoon of Wednesday January 15, 2020.  Come join us to discuss the voting process outside …

January 6, 2020 Location: Trinidad and Tobago Event: Heightened Middle East Tensions There is heightened tension in the Middle East that may result in security risks to U.S. citizens abroad. The Embassy will continue to review the security situation and will provide additional information as needed. Actions to Take: Keep a low profile. Be aware …

Location: Trinidad and Tobago Event: $100 TT note currency conversion – U.S. government personnel are being advised to practice personal security awareness during this time while the country undergoes a currency conversion. Actions to Take: Be vigilant when visiting banks or ATMs. Monitor local media for updates. Be aware of your surroundings. Keep a low profile. …

Happy Holidays from the U.S. Embassy!  We would like to remind U.S. citizens in Trinidad and Tobago that the incidence of burglaries, thefts, and robberies tends to increase during the holiday season. Petty thefts have the potential to escalate with little to no warning. Therefore, it is important to be aware of your surroundings at all …

Dear U.S. citizens: Greetings from American Citizen Services at the U.S. Embassy, Port of Spain! You are invited to a town hall for U.S. citizens and parents of U.S. citizen children on the afternoon of November 25, 2019.  Come join us to discuss American Citizen Services and the U.S. passport application process.  Our American Citizen …

Tropical Storm Karen – U.S. Embassy Port of Spain Location: Caribbean Sea Event:  The National Hurricane Center (NHC)  has issued an advisory for Tropical Storm Karen just west of the southern Windward islands, with tropical storm force winds and heavy rainfall to continue to affect the southern Windward islands through tonight.  Tropical Storm Karen is forecast to be moving in the …

Exercise increased caution in Trinidad and Tobago due to crime, terrorism, and kidnapping. Some areas have increased risk. Read the entire Travel Advisory. Do not travel to: Laventille, Beetham, Sea Lots, Cocorite, and the interior of Queen’s Park Savannah in Port of Spain due to crime. Violent crime, such as murder, robbery, assault, sexual assault, home invasion, and kidnapping, …

This replaces the Travel Advisory dated February 22, 2018. Following an annual review, the Travel Advisory remains at Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution and contains updates on the country information page. Exercise increased caution in Trinidad and Tobago due to crime and terrorism. Some areas have increased risk. Read the entire Travel Advisory. Do not travel to Laventille, Beetham, …

Event:  The U.S. Embassy in Port of Spain will be closed on Monday, March 4th and Tuesday, 5th during Carnival. The U.S. Embassy will open again on Wednesday, March 6th.  During the long holiday weekend, we encourage you to maintain a high level of awareness at all times, especially if you are participating in events involving …

Carnival will be celebrated on Monday, March 4th and Tuesday, March 5th.  We wish everyone a safe and enjoyable 2019 Carnival season and offer the following safety reminders: Keep a low profile. Be aware of your surroundings. Do not display signs of wealth, such as wearing expensive jewelry or watches. Use caution when walking or driving at night. Do …

U.S. Embassy Port of Spain December 4, 2018 Happy Holidays from the U.S. Embassy!  We would like to remind U.S. citizens in Trinidad and Tobago that the incidence of burglaries, thefts, and robberies traditionally increases during the holiday season.  Below are some tips to help you reduce your vulnerability to holiday crime. In Your Home Beware of …

Embassies and consulates are not polling places. Don’t wait, return your voted ballot right away! The majority of states require voted ballots to reach local election officials by the close of polls on Tuesday, November 6th. U.S. citizens who want to participate in the 2018 U.S. elections should already have returned their absentee ballots to …

Location: St. Clair Avenue, adjacent to Briar Place Event: Please be advised of a peaceful protest of approximately 200 members of the Oil Workers Trade Union on St. Clair Avenue and Sweet Briar Road. It is important to remember that peaceful protests can rapidly become violent without warning.  U.S. citizens are advised to avoid the area and use caution …

Location: Stanmore Avenue and St. Clair Boulevard, Port of Spain Event: Please be advised that a National Walk-Out day has been organized for Trinidad and Tobago (TT) which calls for members of the TT government and private sector to avoid work on Friday, September 7th.  In addition, the Peoples’ Empowerment Party has organized a march that will …

Location: Prime Minister’s Office, St. Clair Boulevard, Port of Spain Event: Please be advised of a protest currently underway outside the Prime Minister’s Office. Thus far the demonstration is peaceful and non-violent. U.S. citizens are advised to avoid the area and use caution in the vicinity. Actions to Take: Avoid walking or driving near the area of …

Location: Cipriani Boulevard and Queen’s Park West – near the U.S. Embassy  Event: Please be advised that a peaceful protest of approximately 90 members of the Oil Workers Trade Union is currently being conducted on Cipriani BLVD and Queen’s Park West opposite the Republic bank Credit Center. Thus far, there is no police presence. This is the …

Security Message for U.S. Citizens U.S. Embassy Port of Spain August 22, 2018 U.S. citizens are advised that following the 21st of August’s 7.3 magnitude earthquake, aftershocks have already been felt throughout the region, and there is the potential for further aftershocks. Water and electricity services may be affected in some areas, and cellular and …

Security Message for U.S. Citizens U.S. Embassy Port of Spain August 21, 2018 Trinidad and Tobago: 7.3 Earthquake The U.S. Embassy alerts U.S. citizens residing or traveling in Trinidad and Tobago that a 7.3 earthquake occurred today at 5:31 p.m. local time, with the epicenter originating in Venezuela. Some areas of Trinidad and Tobago may be affected by …

NATURAL DISASTER ALERT — U.S. EMBASSY PORT OF SPAIN, TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO (AUGUST 21, 2018) Location:  Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago Event:  Due to a 7.4 earthquake that struck Port of Spain earlier today, the Consular Section of the U.S. Embassy in Port of Spain will be closed except for emergency services on August 22.  If you …

Demonstration Alert – U.S. Embassy Port of Spain August 21, 2018 Location: St. Clair Avenue around the Office of the Prime Minister Event: A peaceful protest of about 300 persons is on-going with a heavy police presence. Avoid the area in vehicles and walking, as traffic has been affected.  Actions to Take: Avoid the area of the …

Demonstration Alert – U.S. Embassy Port of Spain August 16, 2018 Location:  St. Clair Avenue around the Office of the Prime Minister Event: A peaceful protest of about 200 persons is on-going with a heavy police presence. Avoid the area in vehicles and walking, as traffic has been affected.  Actions to Take: Avoid the area of …

Security Message for U.S. Citizens: Demonstration in Port of Spain July 23, 2018 The U.S. Embassy informs U.S. citizens that Trinidad and Tobago Police Service security will be limited for the planned “Walk for Peace” led by the Christian Union Church of the Caribbean scheduled to take place today, July 23, 2018.  The walk is …

Hurricane Season Alert May 29, 2018 Location: Atlantic Ocean, Caribbean, and the Gulf of Mexico Event: Hurricane Season in the Atlantic Ocean, the Caribbean, and the Gulf of Mexico begins June 1 and ends on November 30, 2018, though most tropical cyclones typically develop between May and October. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) …

Venezuela is experiencing an outbreak of the measles virus. Several countries in the region have reported cases of measles associated with travelers from Venezuela. Measles is highly contagious, but vaccination provides good protection from this disease. To ensure protection, persons from the U.S. born after 1957 should ensure that they have had two documented doses …

Greetings from the U.S. Embassy in Port of Spain. A U.S. Citizen Town Hall will be held on: When: Saturday, 5th May 1:00 PM Where: Tavaco Lounge              Magdalena Beach Golf Resort              Tobago Plantation Estate, Lowlands Pre-registration is required for this event. Please RSVP by …

Important notice:  Effective April 2, 2018, the passport execution fee will increase from $25 to $35 for U.S. passport applicants using the DS-11 form, including first-time applicants over age 16, children under age 16, and applicants who reapply after reporting their previous passport lost or stolen.  Accordingly, the total passport fee for such applicants will …

Exercise increased caution in Trinidad and Tobago due to crime and terrorism.  Some areas have increased risk.  Read the entire Travel Advisory. Do not travel to some areas of Port of Spain due to crime. Violent crime, such as murder, robbery, assault, sexual assault, home invasion, and kidnapping, is common. Gang activity, such as narcotics …

Your vote counts! Did you know that many U.S. elections for house and senate seats have been decided by a margin smaller than the number of ballots cast by absentee voters? All states are required to count every absentee ballot as long as it is valid and reaches local election officials by the absentee ballot …

On Wednesday, January 10, 2018, the Department of State will make changes to our safety and security information to make it easier to find, understand, and use. Travel Advisories will replace Travel Warnings and Travel Alerts.  Every country will have a Travel Advisory, which will provide one of four standard levels of advice.  The Travel Advisory …

The Embassy will be closed on Monday January 15, 2018 for the U.S. holiday to commemorate Martin Luther King Jr.’s Birthday We re-open on Tuesday, January 16.

The Embassy will be closed on Monday, September 25 for the T&T Republic Day holiday. We will reopen on Tuesday, September 26, 2017.