Trinidad and Tobago’s borders have opened as of mid -July 2021
Caroline Blatter 27 Jul 2021 Tobago / Trinidad / Trinidad & Tobago / Caribbean & Central America
Trinidad and Tobago’s borders have opened as of Saturday 17th July 2021 to nationals and non nationals/visitors.
Procedures for Yachts arriving into Trinidad & Tobago as follows:
- Only Fully Vaccinated persons will be allowed entry to Trinidad & Tobago.
Fully Vaccinated persons will not be required to quarantine on arrival.
- Vaccination
All adults must have verifiable vaccination card showing full vaccination with at least 2 weeks having past since final vaccine dose.
Children under the age of 18 years are not required to be vaccinated.
- Entry into Trinidad
All vessels must enter Trinidad via Chaguaramas first for all Covid-19 and maritime clearances then proceed to Tobago.
Procedures For Airline Travel
- As of 17th July all commercial airlines are also invited to resume their schedules to and from Trinidad and Tobago.
TT Travel Pass
- The Trinidad & Tobago Government has implemented an online application process called the TT Travel Pass, a mandatory requirement for all travellers entering the country once borders re-open on 17th July.
- A few things to know about the new mandatory TT Travel Pass:
1. All non-nationals entering Trinidad and Tobago will need a TT Travel Pass
All travellers must enter travel, COVID-19 vaccine and COVID-19 test information to acquire a TT Travel Pass online via www.ttravelpass.gov.tt before being allowed to enter the country.
Applicants will need to provide proof of vaccination for fully vaccinated travellers via World Health Organisation (WHO) approved vaccines.
All of the supporting documents and information must be uploaded to the website, where applicants will receive a registration number and confirmation email.
The TT Travel Pass will be sent digitally along with a QR code that can be scanned by officials upon entry. The Pass can also be printed and will be used to board the flight and gain entry into the country.
The Pass is also required for those arriving by sea including those within the yachting industry.
2. All non-nationals entering T&T must upload a negative PCR test 72 hours before arrival
All fully vaccinated non-nationals must submit a negative PCR test to the TT Travel Pass platform three days before their arrival into Trinidad and Tobago.
3. AstraZeneca-Pfizer vaccination combo will be allowed
Travellers who received a combination of AstraZeneca and Pfizer vaccines and are fully vaccinated can be approved for a TT Travel Pass.
Young said: “The only combination of vaccines accepted by WHO is the first shot of AstraZeneca, followed by a dose of Pfizer.”
