GoTrinidad and Tobago Visa Requirements

Visa Entry

1、 Visa Application Guide

1. Notice on Visa Application

Chinese citizens holding diplomatic or official passports can enter Trinidad and Tobago visa free. Holding other types of passport travel documents (excluding Hong Kong SAR passport) to travel to Trinidad and Tobago requires obtaining an entry (transit) visa in advance.

Common types of visas in Taiwan include tourist visas, business visas, work visas, etc.

Tedo has established an embassy in China and is conducting visa services.

2. Visa application process

The visa applicant confirms the purpose and specific travel plan for traveling to Thailand;

● Inquire about visa information and application materials from the Embassy of Trinidad and Tobago in China;

● Prepare relevant documents for visa application;

Submit visa application to the Embassy of Trinidad and Tobago in China;

● Waiting for visa or supplementary materials

● Obtain a visa. After obtaining a visa, one should promptly and carefully check whether the various information on the visa is correct, especially whether the start and end time of the visa validity period and the length of stay match the applied for, and whether the personal information on the visa, such as name spelling, is correct. If any errors are found, one should contact the Embassy of Thailand in China in a timely manner.

2、 Embassy Information in China

Address: No.7 Liangmaqiao North Street, Chaoyang District, Beijing, China

Phone: 010-85323432

Fax: 010-85321410

E-mail: embbeijing@foreign.gov.tt (General Consultation)

embbeijingimmigration@foreign.gov.tt (Immigration Affairs)

embbeijingconsular@foreign.gov.tt (Consular Affairs)

Customs epidemic prevention and control

There are many foreign tourists entering the country, and they need to fill out and submit a declaration form. If there are no declared items, go through the customs green channel; If there are declared items, go through the red channel of customs and undergo customs inspection.

Trinidad and Tobago Customs allows inbound personnel to bring a reasonable amount of personal necessities into the country. If an individual brings cash exceeding 20000 baht or 5000 US dollars, or carries goods worth over 3000 baht, or brings food such as meat, fruits, vegetables, honey, alcoholic beverages, tobacco, live animals (pets), etc. into the country, they must declare it.

Special reminder: Chinese citizens who bring drugs into the country should pay attention to the type and quantity of drugs they bring. Please do not wear camouflage clothing or use camouflage bags.

Tel.: 001-868-669-4361 for the luggage department at Tego Piccolo International Airport; Phone number of the animal and plant quarantine department: 001-868-669-4860.

Customs (under the Ministry of Finance)

Phone: 001-868-625-3311 (Port of Spain), 639-2415 (Tobago);

website: www.customs.gov.tt

Residency and Naturalization

The main types of residence in Taiwan include permanent residency, short-term residency, work permits, etc.

Trinidad and Tobago recognizes dual citizenship. In principle, the recognition of nationality in Trinidad and Tobago is based on the place of birth, and people of other nationalities are also allowed to apply for citizenship in Trinidad and Tobago.

The application for residence or citizenship is reviewed and approved by the Immigration Bureau of Trinidad and Tobago.

Trinidad and Tobago Immigration Bureau (under the Ministry of National Security)

Address: 3-9 Richmond Street, Port of Spain

Phone: 001-868-225-4664

Fax: 001-868-627-9905

website: www.nationalsecurity.gov.tt/divisions/immigrationdivision

public security

The overall political situation in many countries is stable. In recent years, the public security situation in Trinidad and Tobago has worsened, the crime rate has remained high, and vicious cases such as murder, robbery and kidnapping have frequently occurred, as well as robbery and murder of foreigners.

Chinese citizens and groups traveling to Trinidad and Tobago should pay attention to safety risks, raise self-protection awareness, avoid revealing property in public places, choose regular hotels for accommodation, and have local people accompany them when going out at night. In case of emergency, report to the local police in a timely manner and contact the Chinese Embassy in Trinidad and Tobago if necessary.

natural disaster

The main natural disasters in Trinidad and Tobago are earthquakes and hurricanes.

The rainy season is from June to November every year, and flood disasters occur frequently in the central and southern regions. The rest of the time is the dry season, so attention should be paid to fire prevention. It is recommended to take preventive measures in daily life in order to effectively self rescue in the event of disasters.

Chinese citizens who experience accidents such as drowning or car accidents should promptly call the medical emergency hotline and report to the police. If necessary, they can also contact the Chinese Embassy in Trinidad and Tobago.

FDA

The operation of the catering and food retail industry in Teduo is relatively standardized, and the inspection of agricultural and sideline products is relatively formal, with basic guarantees for food hygiene standards. Tap water cannot be consumed directly.

Urgent Help

Emergency Consular Protection Hotline of the Chinese Embassy in Trinidad and Tobago: 001-868-681-7731

Medical emergency: 811

Fire alarm: 990

Bandit police: nine hundred and ninety-nine

Natural Disaster Prevention and Control Center: 001-868-640-1285, Emergency Telephone: 800-6376.

Emergency rescue hotline in Tobago: 211.

air traffic

Tedo is one of the transportation hubs in the Caribbean region, with convenient air transportation. Departing from China, you can choose the Beijing New York Port of Spain route. Trinidad has multiple daily direct flights to major North American cities such as New York, Houston, Miami, and Toronto, as well as multiple flights to neighboring countries and other Caribbean countries. There are over ten flights between Trinidad and Tobago every day.

Caribbean Airlines is a state-owned airline in Trinidad and Tobago, operating multiple international routes to the United States, Canada, as well as Latin American and Caribbean countries.

The main airport in Trinidad and Tobago is Piarco International Airport, located about 30 kilometers from the capital Port of Spain. It is one of the most advanced airports in the Caribbean region and operates nearly 30 international routes. A.N.R. Robinson International Airport in Tobago operates several international routes to European countries such as the UK, France, and Germany.

You can reach the above-mentioned airport by taking a bus, taxi, or private car. There are car rental companies available at the airport, and you can rent a car with an international driver's license.

Trinidad Piaco International Airport website: www.piarcoairport.com。

Tobago Robinson International Airport Phone: 001-868-639-8389

land transport

The main modes of transportation in Trinidad and Tobago are self driving, taxi, and public transportation. Tedo has a relatively developed highway transportation system and management mechanism, with relatively complete highway infrastructure. There are highways connecting big cities, making road transportation relatively convenient. Trinidad and Tobago has a relatively complete bus network that connects the main commercial and residential areas of various cities in Trinidad and Tobago. There is no railway transportation within the territory of Trinidad and Tobago.

Special vehicles are driven on the left side, with the steering wheel on the right side of the vehicle. Chinese citizens should pay attention to safety when driving locally. Pedestrians should walk on sidewalks and be careful when crossing intersections without traffic lights.

water communication

The capital of Trinidad and Tobago, Port of Spain, has a ferry service between the islands of Trinidad and Tobago, with the ferry terminal located adjacent to the city center of Port of Spain. In addition, there are intercity water taxis connecting cities such as Port of Spain and San Fernando.

Urban transportation

The main modes of transportation in the urban areas and between cities of Trinidad and Tobago include buses, private minibuses, and taxis.

major city

The capital of Trinidad, Port of Spain, was founded in 1757 and is located in the northwest of Trinidad Island. It is the political, economic, cultural, and transportation center of the country and one of the busiest commercial centers in the Caribbean region, with a population of approximately 490000.

San Fernando is the second largest city in the country, the southern commercial center, and is considered the industrial center of Trinidad and Tobago.

Scarborough is the capital of Tobago, located in the southern part of the island.

Commodity prices

Tedo's main resources are oil and natural gas, and it has the world's largest natural asphalt lake. Has a certain industrial foundation, covering multiple industries such as energy, metallurgy, building materials, and chemical engineering, among which the energy industry is more developed. The agricultural output value accounts for only 1% of the gross domestic product, mainly planting sugarcane, coffee, cocoa, citrus, coconut, and rice.

Most of the agricultural products and daily consumer goods in Taiwan rely on imports, resulting in high prices.

The currency is the Trinidad and Tobago dollar. 1 RMB is exchanged for 0.93 TWD (November 2023).

Payment methods include cash, check, debit card, credit card (VISA, MasterCard, American Express), etc.

Tedo is a financial center in the Caribbean region, attracting numerous foreign direct investments and serving as a major trading hub for the region. The Central Bank of Trinidad and Tobago is mainly responsible for formulating and implementing national monetary policies, macroeconomic regulation of the national economy, and supervision and management of financial institutions. Republican Bank, First National Bank, and other powerful commercial banks in Taiwan.

Insurance Medical

Tedo has a relatively complete medical system, with both public and private medical systems coexisting. There are public general hospitals in major cities such as the capital, Port of Spain, and some towns have corresponding scale public hospitals that provide free medical services to the citizens. There are a complete range of drugs available, with a large number of imported drugs and generally higher prices.

The larger public hospitals in Trinidad and Tobago include the Port of Spain Public General Hospital, the San Fernando Public General Hospital, and the Scarborough General Hospital in Tobago. Due to the low efficiency of public hospitals and other reasons, private hospitals, church hospitals, and private clinics can be seen everywhere in Trinidad and Tobago, but the cost of medical treatment is relatively high. Common pharmacies include SuperPharm, Kappa Drugs, General Drug Mart, etc.

Dengue fever and malaria happen occasionally in Teduo, which is a high infection area of AIDS. The World Health Organization has determined that there is a risk of yellow fever transmission in Trinidad and Tobago. Chinese citizens who visit Trinidad and Tobago or travel to other countries (regions) through Trinidad and Tobago should receive the yellow fever vaccine according to the vaccination requirements of the destination country (region) and their own situation, and carry the International Certificate of Immunization (commonly known as the "Yellow Book") to avoid travel restrictions.

The fees for commercial medical insurance in Taiwan are relatively high. Domestic medical insurance in China cannot be used in many countries.

Port of Spain General Hospital Phone: 001-868-623-2951

St. Clair Medical Center Phone: 001-868-628-1451

St. Augustine Private Hospital Phone: 001-868-285-7274

St. James Medical Complex Phone: 001-868-622-2067

St. Ann's Psychiatric Hospital Phone: 001-868-624-1152

San Fernando General Hospital Phone: 001-868-652-3581

Tobago Regional Hospital/Scarborough Hospital Phone: 001-868-639-2551/660-4744

Customs taboos

The descendants of Tedo blacks and Indians each account for about 35% of the national population. The main religions are Catholicism, Christianity, Anglican Church, Hinduism, and Islam. There are no special taboos, but different religious beliefs and ethnic customs should be respected.

Tedo is a multi-ethnic and multicultural country with many holidays. The main festivals include New Year, Carnival, Easter, Independence Day, Republic Day, Indian Lantern Festival, Eid al Fitr, Christmas, etc. The carnival held in January and February every year is an annual cultural and tourism event.

Communications Power

Tedo has advanced communication and fast internet speed. The local call cost is about 1.5 baht/min, and the international long-distance call cost is about 2 baht/min.

Chinese domestic mobile phones can use TeDuo SIM cards, and Chinese mobile phones with global roaming functions can also be used directly in TeDuo. The international area code for Trinidad and Tobago is 001-868.

The standard voltage for Tedo is 110 volts.

The power sockets are different from those in China, with two parallel flat heads for two phases and two flat and one round heads for three phases.

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