Coronavirus; COVID-19 Archives | U.S. Embassy in Trinidad & Tobago

Foreign Nationals from Brazil added to the list of countries suspended from entry into the U.S.

Entry of foreign nationals who were physically present within the following list of countries within 14 days prior to their entry or attempted entry into the United States is suspended.

By U.S. Embassy Port of Spain | 26 May, 2020 | Topics: Consular Affairs, News | Tags: Coronavirus; COVID-19, Entry of Foreign Nationals, Visas

Embassy Remains Closed; Guidance on Consular Issues

U.S. Embassy Port of Spain remains closed as of March 16, 2020 except for emergency services to U.S. citizens.

By U.S. Embassy Port of Spain | 20 May, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News | Tags: Coronavirus; COVID-19, Message for U.S. Citizens, Visas

Government of Trinidad and Tobago Citizenship and Residency Information Update

The Work Permit Secretariat and Citizenship and Residency Unit located at 52-60 Abercromby Street (Temple Court 2), Port of Spain, will remain closed to the general public until May 24, 2020.

By U.S. Embassy Port of Spain | 15 May, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News | Tags: Coronavirus; COVID-19, Message for U.S. Citizens

U.S. Citizens Advised to Rely on Authoritative Sources of Information

The U.S. Embassy advises U.S. citizens to continue to observe the Government of Trinidad and Tobago’s social distancing guidelines.

By U.S. Embassy Port of Spain | 14 May, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News | Tags: Coronavirus; COVID-19, Message for U.S. Citizens

Details of Phased Re-Opening in Trinidad and Tobago

The Government of Trinidad and Tobago has announced phases to begin re-opening services in Trinidad and Tobago with Phase 1 effective May 11, 2020.

By U.S. Embassy Port of Spain | 12 May, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News | Tags: American Citizens Services, Coronavirus; COVID-19

Resource Guide for U.S. Citizens

To help you during this time, the U.S. Embassy has created a resource guide with information about locally available and online resources for your security and wellbeing.

By U.S. Embassy Port of Spain | 7 May, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News | Tags: American Citizens Services, Coronavirus; COVID-19

CDC adds COVID-19 Potential Symptoms

April 29, 2020 Location: Trinidad and Tobago Event: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has expanded its list of COVID-19 symptoms (fever, cough, and shortness of breath) to include chills, repeated shaking with chills, muscle pain, headache, sore throat and new loss of taste or smell. Note this list is not all inclusive, CDC guidance is to consult your medical ...

By U.S. Embassy Port of Spain | 29 April, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News | Tags: CDC, Coronavirus; COVID-19

Stay at Home Order Extended until May 15

April 27, 2020 Location: Trinidad and Tobago Event: The U.S. Embassy Port of Spain advises U.S. citizens that the Government of Trinidad and Tobago’s Stay at Home order has been extended from April 30 to May 15. The borders will also remain closed until at least May 15. These measures have been implemented to limit the spread of COVID-19 and ...

By U.S. Embassy Port of Spain | 27 April, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News | Tags: Coronavirus; COVID-19, Stay At Home Order

US$950,000 funding from CDC to Trinidad and Tobago and CARPHA to fight COVID-19

I am happy to announce that the United States will provide US$3,000,000 in immediate, additional funding to help the Caribbean address the COVID-19 pandemic, of which Trinidad and Tobago and the Caribbean Public Health Agency (CARPHA) will each receive US$475,000.

By U.S. Embassy Port of Spain | 24 April, 2020 | Topics: News, Press Releases | Tags: CARPHA, CDC, Coronavirus; COVID-19

Stay at Home Order Still in Effect – Grocery Stores, Pharmacies Remain Open; Restaurants Remain Closed

The U.S. Embassy Port of Spain advises U.S. citizens that the Government of Trinidad and Tobago’s Stay at Home order remains in effect until April 30.

By U.S. Embassy Port of Spain | 22 April, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News | Tags: Coronavirus; COVID-19, Stay At Home Order

Seats Available on Flight to Toronto, Canada

The U.S. Embassy Port of Spain has confirmed availability of seats on a West Jet commercial flight from Port of Spain to Toronto, Canada on Tuesday, April 14, 2020 at 3:30 p.m. ‪ To book a ticket on this flight U.S. citizens are advised to contact the airline directly at: https://bit.ly/2xg9Eco.

By U.S. Embassy Port of Spain | 13 April, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News | Tags: American Citizens Services, Coronavirus; COVID-19

U.S. Citizens are advised to remain in T&T until regular commercial flights resume

U.S. citizens are advised to prepare to remain in Trinidad and Tobago until regular commercial flights are once again available. For daily updates on the situation in Trinidad and Tobago and our emergency services efforts please refer to the Embassy webpage on COVID-19.

By U.S. Embassy Port of Spain | 9 April, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News | Tags: American Citizens Services, Coronavirus; COVID-19, Stay At Home Order

The information on this page was updated on May 20, 2020 at 8:20 a.m. T&T time Embassy Remains Closed; Guidance on Consular Issues (20 May, 2020) Government of Trinidad and Tobago Citizenship and Residency Information Update (15 May, 2020) U.S. Citizens Advised to Rely on Authoritative Sources of Information (14 May, 2020) Details of Phased Re-Opening in Trinidad and Tobago (12 May, 2020) Resource Guide for U.S. Citizens (7 May, 2020) CDC adds COVID-19 Potential Symptoms (29 April, 2020) Stay at Home Order Extended until May 15 (27 April, 2020) Health Alert – Information on IRS Coronavirus Tax Relief and Economic Impact Payments (24 April, 2020) Stay at Home Order Still in Effect – Grocery Stores, Pharmacies Remain Open; Restaurants Remain Closed (22 April, 2020) Seats Available on Flight to Toronto, Canada (13 April, 2020) Health Alert – Virtual Town Hall Video (9 April, 2020) U.S. Citizens are advised to remain in T&T until regular commercial flights resume (9 April, 2020) Virtual Town Hall on Wednesday April 8, 2020 (7 April, 2020) Stay Home Order Extended until April 30 – Revised Hours for Stores; Restaurants Close (6 April, 2020) Message for U.S. Citizens: Stay Home Order Remains in Effect (3 April, 2020) Message for U.S. Citizens: Prepare to remain in Trinidad and Tobago until regular commercial flights resume (2 April, 2020) Message for U.S. Citizens: Last chance to Book April 1, 2020 Charter Flight to Miami (31 March, 2020) Seats still available on Charter Flight to U.S. (Miami) on Wednesday April 1 (30 March, 2020) Information on Government of Trinidad and Tobago Stay at Home Order/Public Health Ordinance (29 March, 2020) Information on U.S. Flight on Wednesday April 1, 2020 (29 March, 2020) Special Flight Leaving Trinidad to the United States on Wednesday April 1, 2020 (28 March, 2020) Assistance Request Form and Information on Extensions of Stay for Foreign Nationals (28 March, 2020) Travel and Repatriation Assistance Request Online Form and Email address (26 March, 2020) COVID-19: Travel and Repatriation Assistance Requests (25 March, 2020) COVID-19: Closure of Trinidad and Tobago Borders midnight March 22, 2020 (21 March, 2020) COVID-19: Airlines Reducing or Suspending Service from Trinidad and Tobago (19 March, 2020) COVID-19: Global Level 4 Health Advisory – Do Not Travel (18 March, 2020) COVID-19: Cancellation of routine U.S. citizen services and visa interviews starting March 17, 2020 (17 March, 2020) COVID-19 Information (26 February, 2020) Country-Specific Information: There are eight deaths and 116 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Trinidad and Tobago. Effective midnight March 22, 2020 Trinidad and Tobago closed its borders. This measure was revised on May 09 and remains in effect ...

By U.S. Embassy Port of Spain | 26 February, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Notification | Tags: Coronavirus; COVID-19, Message for U.S. Citizens

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