Trinidad & Tobago - Consular Information Sheet
May 27, 1993

Country Description:  Trinidad and Tobago is a developing nation comprised 
of two islands.  Tourist facilities are widely available.

Entry Requirements:  A passport is required for travel to Trinidad and 
Tobago.  Visas are not required for tourist or business stays of up to two 
months.  Work permits are required for certain types of compensated and non-
compensated employment, including missionary work.  The immigration 
regulations of Trinidad and Tobago have been amended to allow persons 
entering the country to engage in gainful employment in any trade, 
profession or occupation without a work permit for a period not exceeding 30 
days.  For further information concerning entry and customs requirements, 
travelers may contact the Embassy of Trinidad and Tobago at 1708 
Massachusetts Avenue N.W., Washington, D.C. 20036, tel. (202) 467-6490 or 
the Consulate in New York City.

Medical Facilities:  Medical care is sometimes limited.  Doctors and 
hospitals often expect immediate cash payment for health services.  U.S. 
medical insurance is not always valid outside the United States.  In some 
cases, supplementary medical insurance with specific overseas coverage has 
proved useful.  For additional health information, travelers can contact the 
Centers for Disease Control's international travelers hotline at (404) 332-
4559.

Crime Information:  Petty street crime occurs.  Valuables left unattended on 
beaches are subject to theft.

The loss or theft of a U.S. passport overseas should be reported to the 
local police and the nearest U.S. embassy or consulate.  Birth certificates 
and/or driver's licenses generally cannot be replaced outside of the United 
States.  U.S. citizens can refer to the Department of State's pamphlet, "A 
Safe Trip Abroad," which provides useful information on guarding valuables 
and protecting personal security while traveling abroad.  Both this pamphlet 
and "Tips for Travelers to the Caribbean" are available from the 
Superintendent of Documents, U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington 
D.C. 20402.

Drug Penalties:  U.S. citizens are subject to the laws of the country in 
which they are traveling.  Criminal penalties for possession, use, and 
dealing in illegal drugs are severe and strictly enforced.  Many of the 
Americans convicted for drug offenses in Trinidad and Tobago were caught 
taking suitcases or packages containing drugs out of the country.  Even if 
the package or suitcase is being carried for someone else, the traveler is 
liable for its contents.  Convicted offenders can expect lengthy jail 
sentences and fines.

Embassy Location/Registration:  U.S. citizens may register with the Consular 
Section of the U.S. Embassy, located at 15 Queen's Park West in Port-of-
Spain, Trinidad; telephone (809) 622-6371.  U.S. citizens may obtain from 
the U.S. Embassy updated information on travel and security in Trinidad and 
Tobago.

No. 93-155

This replaces the Consular Information Sheet dated October 27, 1992 to add 
information on reporting the loss or theft abroad of a U.S. passport.