Trinidad and Tobago: Payment methods & tips

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Travel money:

Prepaid Travel credit card

in Swiss francs (CHF)

For ATM cash withdrawals
For cashless payments in shops, restaurants, hotels, and online

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Banknotes

in local currency

For minor expenses on arrival in country of destination

Local currency / ISO Code

Trinidad & Tobago dollar TTD

Further Information

Import local currency
unlimited; TTD 20'000.00 and more must be declared

Import foreign currency
unlimited; the equivalent of TTD 20'000.00 and more must be declared

Export local currency
unlimited; TTD 5'000.00 and more must be declared

Export foreign currency
unlimited; the equivalent of TTD 5'000.00 and more must be declared

Credit cards

Payment by credit card is relatively common. For more detailed information, please contact the credit card issuer.

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Useful tips from our experts:

The Travel Mastercard card is accepted at major hotels and restaurant
Credit cards are recommended for car rentals. Prepaid cards are generally accepted for payment but not for reservations. Please check the possible payment methods with the car rental company in advance.
Keep exchange and transaction receipts for reconversion.
Travelers are advised to take cash in US dollar (USD).

Practical Information:

Time difference with Switzerland

- 5 h / - 6 h during our summer time

National language

Official language

English

Capital

Port of Spain

Country code for calling Switzerland

00 41 (disregard '0' preceding Swiss area codes)

Voltage

110/120 volt / adapter required

Travel documents for Swiss citizens

Passport still valid 6 months or more after end of stay, return or onward travel ticket and proof of sufficient funds for stays up to 3 months.

Swiss Embassy / Consulate

Port of Spain, 70 Dundonald Street
Tel. +1 868 623 7816 / +1 868 627 7226

Opening hours

Banks

8.00 - 14.00/15.00 h (Mon - Thu)
8.00 - 13.00 h and 15.00 - 17.00 h (Fri)

Stores

8.00/9.00 - 19.00/20.00 h (Mon - Sat)

Driving

Left-hand driving.
International driver's license required.
CH sticker and breakdown triangle mandatory.

Health situation

Vaccination against yellow fever, diphtheria, tetanus, hepatitis A, polio and measles recommended.

Other information

Security

High crime rate in Port of Spain: pickpockets and purse snatching.
Take customary safety precautions and avoid nighttime driving.
Walking the streets after nightfall is not advised.
Do not carry valuables (watches, jewelry, expensive cameras, etc.) on you.

Special legal regulations

Wearing military style clothing is illegal.
Very strict laws to fight illegal drugs.

Travel advice for Trinidad and Tobago.