Trinidad and Tobago: State of Emergency and Safety Advice
The UK FCDO updated travel advice for Trinidad and Tobago, noting a State of Emergency declared on 3 March due to persistent violent crime, granting authorities additional powers of search, arrest, and detention. No curfew or movement restrictions have been imposed. Travelers are advised to follow police instructions. The latest update adds information on outdoor activities and adventure tourism.
Impact and considerations
The State of Emergency indicates elevated security risks, potentially affecting business travel safety and itineraries; companies should monitor employee safety and travel policies.
Key points
- The government of Trinidad and Tobago declared a State of Emergency on 3 March due to persistent violent crime.
- The State of Emergency grants authorities additional powers of search, arrest, and detention, but no curfew or movement restrictions have been imposed.
- The FCDO advises travelers to follow the instructions of police and local authorities.
- The latest update includes information on outdoor activities and adventure tourism.
Sources and time
- Primary source
- UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
- Other sources
- 0
- First source publication
- 30 Jul 2026, 23:58
- Page published
- 12 Aug 2026, 14:17
- Last updated
- 30 Jul 2026, 23:58
- Original links
- FCDO Travel Advice：Trinidad and Tobago travel advice (opens in a new tab)Primary source · en · Published 30 Jul 2026, 23:58