The U.S. Department of State has extended its Level 3 travel advisory for Trinidad and Tobago, urging American travelers to “reconsider travel” and exercise extreme caution due to persistent violent crime across the islands.
The advisory was initially issued following Trinidad and Tobago’s declaration of a nationwide state of emergency on December 30, 2024, in response to escalating criminal activity. While the original advisory was set to expire in April 2025, U.S. officials have opted to prolong it amid continued threats to traveler safety.
“Gang activity, such as narcotics trafficking, is common,” the State Department stated in its advisory, which cites murder, robbery, assault, home invasion, and kidnapping as key concerns for visitors to the islands.
Trinidad and Tobago now sit at Level 3 on the U.S. Department of State’s four-tier travel warning system. This classification places the dual-island Caribbean nation alongside other high-risk destinations where security conditions remain volatile.
The advisory extension also reflects broader regional security concerns. For example, other destinations like Bali, Indonesia, are under Level 2 advisories due to terrorism risks and natural disaster threats, though they remain considered less hazardous by comparison.
The U.S. government continues to advise travelers to remain vigilant, avoid high-crime areas, and enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) to receive alerts and make it easier for embassies to locate citizens in emergencies.
