The travel advisory for Trinidad and Tobago, a Caribbean island near Venezuela, has been increased by the U.S. State Department following the declaration of a state of emergency.
A Level 3 travel advisory has been issued for the island by the State Department, indicating that Americans should reconsider their travel plans due to the heightened risks of terrorism and kidnapping.
According to the State Department website, on December 30, 2024, the Government of Trinidad and Tobago declared a nationwide State of Emergency in response to ongoing criminal activity posing a threat to public safety. The State of Emergency was extended until April 2025 by Parliament on January 13, 2025.
During the ongoing SOE, Trinidadian officials have the authority to arrest people upon suspicion of illegal activity and search public and private properties. Bail has also been suspended for those accused of committing a crime.
The State Department issued a Level 3 travel advisory to the island, meaning Americans should reconsider travel, amid “heightened risks of terrorism and kidnapping.” (iStock)
U.S. government employees working in Trinidad and Tobago are barred from traveling to certain areas, including downtown and all beaches after dark.
Among the State Department’s list of travel tips for Americans going to Trinidad and Tobago is advice to buy insurance before traveling, do not “display signs of wealth” like jewelry and beware of online dating scams, among various other recommendations.
