Free import
For over 17 year olds:
• 200 cigarettes or 50 cigars or 250g of tobacco
• 1.5L of alcohol
• Non-commercial amount of gifts and other items for personal use of up to US$ 3,000
declarable items for personal use that will be exported (laptops, DVD players etc.)- declaration of intention to export needs to be made.
Prohibited
• Narcotics
• Pornography
• Counterfeit items
• Honey
Restricted
• Pets – health certificate required along with complete and valid inoculations.
• Medication – appropriately labelled and accompanied with prescription or doctor’s note, preferably in English
• Live poultry
• Marine animals, plants and other creatures as well as parts and products thereof like coral, turtle, fish, lobster, and others
• Coconut and any parts or products thereof like coconut seedlings, copra, desiccated coconut, coconut milk, and coconut cream (except Coconut oil).
• Unrefined animals, vegetable oils and fats.
• Dangerous chemicals like Lead Arsenate, Thallium and others. Contact Customs or nearest embassy.
• Ozone Depleting Substances (ODS) as well equipment requiring use of such substances (refrigerators, dehumidifiers and parts thereof etc.)
• Local currency of TT$ 20,000 and over needs to be declared. If you are planning to carry unusually large amount of cash please contact the nearest embassy should regulations change.
• Foreign currency – value of 5,000 of any currency and over needs to be declared. If you are planning to carry unusually large amount of cash please contact the nearest embassy should regulations change.
• Weaponry, ammunition, explosive and certain toy guns permissible with authorisation
Free Export
• No information available
Prohibited
• Narcotics
• Pornography
• Counterfeit items
Restricted
• Marine animals, plants and other creatures as well as parts and products thereof like coral, turtle, fish, lobster, and others
• Cultural artefacts
• Endangered species and any parts thereof outlined by CITES and outlined by Trinidad and Tobago environmental agency. For more information contact Customs or nearest embassy.
• Any biological material weather human or animal for scientific or medical purpose (human organs, embryos)
• Medical electronic equipment.
• Currency – up to the amount declared upon arrival.
Basic health information for travelers to Trinidad Tobago
• Dengue Fever have occurred throughout the entire region and all travellers should exercise great care to prevent any risk of infection and should immediately seek out medical assistance if serious symptoms start to develop.
• Medical facilities are likely to be limited and most doctors will likely demand instant payment for any services rendered. Complete medical and travel insurance should be obtained prior to entry and an emergency airlift to a nearby country may be required in the event of a serious accident or illness.
• All travellers should seek medical advice before travelling to the country and ensure that all appropriate vaccinations are up to date.
Basic security information for travelers to Trinidad Tobago
• It is always recommended to keep a certificate of vaccination against Yellow Fever when one has travelled to countries with infected areas
• Illegal armed groups and criminal gangs are very active in the inner city neighbourhoods east of Port of Spain's city centre, particularly Laventille, Morvant and Barataria.
• Acts of petty theft against tourists are reported in general and in popular locations like airports and bars in particular. Travellers visiting the country should make sure that all valuables are well secured and kept in a safe place throughout their stay.
• Drugs related offences are treated harshly and drink driving should never be attempted. Travellers should pack all luggage themselves and do not carry items which do not belong to them.
• Homosexuality is illegal throughout Trinidad Tobago and all same sex couples should exercise great caution if choosing to visit this country.
For further assistance please contact the Trinidadian Tobagonian Customs authorities directly. They will provide the latest information about customs regulations and export-import procedures.
Trinidadian Tobagonian Customs contact information
Address:
Abercromby Street
Port of Spain
Telephone: +18686253311
Website: http://www.customs.gov.tt/index.php
For additional information about travel restrictions, security warnings, political updates, and basic travel guidelines, please contact the nearest Trinidadian Tobagonian Embassy.
List of Trinidadian Tobagonian Embassies all over the world: http://trinidad-tobago.visahq.co.uk/embassy/United-Kingdom/
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