26/10/2025
If Trinidad & Tobago was on your travel list this year, it might be time to pause and rethink your plans.
What’s Behind the Advisory?
The embassy’s update cites rising violent crime, including armed robberies, sexual assaults, and homicides in both urban and rural areas.
It also notes limited police response capacity and recent security incidents targeting foreigners in specific parts of the country.
Certain neighbourhoods in Port of Spain, such as Laventille, Morvant, and Sea Lots, are now listed as “avoid entirely.”
In simple terms, the U.S. isn’t saying “don’t go,” but it’s saying, “if you must, stay alert, stay covered, and stay smart.”
What Level 3 Actually Means?
The U.S. Department of State uses a 4-tier system for travel risk:
1️⃣ Exercise Normal Precautions
2️⃣ Exercise Increased Caution
3️⃣ Reconsider Travel
4️⃣ Do Not Travel
A Level 3 alert means there’s a significant risk to personal safety or local infrastructure. It doesn’t close the borders or ban travel, but it often affects:
✅ Insurance coverage (some policies void under Level 3/4 conditions)
✅ Business travel permissions
✅ Visa application context (some U.S.-bound travellers from affected areas may see extra scrutiny)
