Trinidad

What to wear in Trinidad

Some loose-fitting, natural fiber clothing is your best choice for the tropics. Bathing suits and bare feet should be restricted to the beach and pool areas. While Trinidad and Tobago is a fun holiday country, its dress code reflect its conservative British heritage and many of the better restaurants and clubs expect "spiffy" dress.

Spoken language in Trinidad

English is the official language, deriving from the island's British heritage. Other languages spoken are Hindi, Chinese, French, and Spanish.

Electricity in Trinidad

Electricity runs on either 110 or 230 volts AC/60 cycles, so you may need an adapter depending on where you stay.

Customs information for Trinidad visitors

We strongly advise that you confirm the following information and regard this only as a basic guide.

Entry

US citizens staying need one of the following a) passport, b) certified copy of your US birth certificate and a government-issues picture ID, or c) naturalization papers and a government-issued picture ID. Visitors also need to show a ticket for departure from Trinidad and Tobago.

Trinidad and Tobago Customs

Personal effects are duty free. Visitors may bring in 200 cigarettes or 50 cigars, and 1 quart of alcohol.

US Customs

Upon return to the US, visitors may bring in $600 worth of merchandise without paying duty. The next $1,000 worth of merchandise is charged at 10%. Gifts of up to $50 may be sent home duty free. One quart of alcoholic beverage may be brought in duty free, as well as five cartons of cigarettes.

US Embassy

7-9 Marli Street, 15 Queen's Park West, Port of Spain, Trinidad, phone 868-622-6371,.

Advising for Trinidad visitors

We strongly advise that you confirm the following information and regard this only as a basic guide.

Sun and Heat

Trinidad and Tobago are only 11 degrees north of the equator, so the sun can be quite intense. Wear plenty of sunblock and a hat as often as possible to avoid sunburn and heatstroke.