Location: Beetham Highway, East Port of Spain Event: Please be advised that individuals are blocking the road with debris on Beetham Highway, East Port of Spain. There are reports of rioting and gunfire exchange in the area. U.S. citizens are advised to stay west and avoid East Port of Spain, Morvant, Laventille areas. Actions to Take: · …
Read More» Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Port of Spain Location: Trinidad and Tobago Event: On Sunday, March 22, Trinidad and Tobago will close international borders to all travelers, including Trinidad and Tobago nationals, and suspend all commercial flights into the country. On March 21, the Government of Trinidad and Tobago announced it will close international borders …
Read More» Effective March 17, 2020, American Citizens Services will offer emergency services only for U.S. citizens. Routine services not related to safety, such as passport renewals without imminent travel, are not considered emergencies and will not be scheduled at this time.
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Question: My former wife took my son to the United States for Christmas vacation and has not brought him back to Trinidad. I am concerned because she is now not accepting my calls or answering emails. What advice can the U.S. Embassy offer? Fearful parent Answer: If your child was abducted to the United States, …
Read More» Question: My uncle is a United States citizen and he is visiting Trinidad for Carnival. Is he required to advise the U.S. Embassy of his presence here for a short stay? Answer: No, but if he would like to do so, he can use the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP). We encourage all U.S. citizens …
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Arima, Novmeber, 2017: The U.S. Embassy set up its offices in Arima for one day on Novmeber 14, in an effort to seek new opportunities to engage with the eastern community. Offices were based at the Larry Gomes Stadium in Arima from 8 a.m. to 4:o0 p.m. An initiative of Chargé d’Affaires John W. McIntyre …
Read More» My father is a United States citizen but he lives in Trinidad with me, I have heard of recent changes in Social Security benefits, does he have to travel to the U.S. to receive his payments? Thank you for your inquiry. Residing in Trinidad and Tobago has minimal effect on your father’s Social Security …
Read More» People travelling from Trinidad and Tobago are advised to carry their International Immunization Card with proof of their updated Yellow Fever vaccination when travelling. For American citizens residing in Trinidad and Tobago, the International Immunization Card may be obtained at the following County Medical Offices with proof of immunization: St. George East John Shaw Avenue …
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