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Reviewed: 20 February 2008, 16:12 NZDT
Still current at:
08 November 2009
There is some risk to your safety in Trinidad and Tobago due to high levels of violent crime and an underlying threat from terrorism. Incidents of violent crime, including assault, rape, kidnapping and murder are increasing. There have been reports of tourists being robbed at gunpoint in downtown Port of Spain. Since January 2005, four foreign nationals have been shot, the most recent on 4 March 2007. Between 2002 and 2005 there was a spate of kidnappings for ransom in Trinidad.
Due to the high levels of crime and violence, and the widespread availability of firearms, we advise New Zealanders to exercise caution, particularly in Port of Spain and urban areas. Isolated areas are particularly dangerous and should be avoided, especially at night. Violent robberies have occurred when travelling from Piarco Airport. You should avoid travelling on the Beetham Highway airport route late at night.
There were five separate bombings in Port of Spain between July and October 2005, in which a number of people were injured. It is believed these incidents were domestically-motivated.
New Zealanders travelling or resident in Trinidad and Tobago should have comprehensive medical and travel insurance policies in place that include provision for medical evacuation by air.
New Zealanders travelling or resident in Trinidad and Tobago are encouraged to record/update their details online.
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